We are a nationwide network of volunteers who share one love, Our Beloved Homeless Animals. Our Mission is:
· To rescue abused, abandoned, surrendered and disaster relief homeless animals (cats and dogs mainly).
· To act as liaison between shelters, animal control and disaster agencies nationwide.
· To assist in providing appropriate medical care; to ensure all homeless animals placed directly through, or into carefully screened Hurricane Pets Rescue (HPR) Foster Homes are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots, tested for FeLV/FIV and heart worm.
· To provide carefully screened foster homes, if necessary prior to re-homing.
· To assist in assuring that they are placed in carefully screened forever homes.
· To share our wisdom and knowledge of different breeds to assist in identifying purebred cats and dogs that wind up in shelters.
· To educate potential adopters about the different breeds.
· To alert breeders that a cat or dog from their facility may need help.
· To network with other rescue groups and pool our resources.
· To help transport homeless animals to their temporary foster or new forever homes.
· To network with other transport groups and pool our resources.
· To remain ever at hand, if needed, after a successful rescue has taken place.
· To assist in providing resources, education and information regarding spay/neuter, declawing, behavior problems, indoor/outdoor issues (for cats).
· To do our part to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.