KDHamptons readers please read below to see how you can help these struggling animals….

Animal Aid USA is facilitating relief efforts for those shelters affected by Hurricane Sandy in three central locations: Bergen County, Atlantic County and Staten Island. We have been informed that the shelters in the tri-state areas need more help now than ever!

Dogs and cats have been brought in drenched in kerosene and covered in filth from swimming in polluted waters. They are scared, disorientated, cold, and hungry and need our help. This is so awful!!! Anything you can do to assist efforts would be greatly appreciated. Below is the information you need to help make a difference:

Animal Aid USA along with the Humane Society of the United States is joining forces with the Bergen County Animal Shelter. This shelter is acting as a “Supply Hub” for the surrounding NJ shelters as well as shelters in the five boroughs on New York.

Bergen County is requesting pet food, treats, toys, leashes, collars, blankets, towels, pet beds, monetary donations and cat litter. Additionally, they need volunteers to drive supplies to surrounding shelters in NJ, NYC and Staten Island. If you can transport supplies please call 201-229-4600.

To Donate Supplies to Bergen County, please mail to address below. Animal Aid and the American Humane Association will be at this shelter tomorrow from 1-5 pm.

Debbie Yankow, Shelter Director
Bergen County Animal Shelter
100 United Lane, Teterboro, N.J. 07608

For those of you in Southern NJ, we are working closely with the Humane Society of Atlantic County. The Bergen County Shelter is acting as a “Supply Hub” for the surrounding shelters wiped out by Hurricane Sandy. They are requesting pet food, treats, toys, leashes, collars, blankets, towels, pet beds, monetary donations and cat litter.

To Donate Supplies to the Atlantic County shelter, please mail to address below. Animal Aid and the American Humane Association of the United States will be at this shelter on Friday and Saturday.

Steve Dash – Shelter Director
Humane Society of Atlantic County
1401 Absecon Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Animal Aid USA along with the Humane Society of the United States is also working with several “Supply Hub” locations in Staten Island.

They are requesting pet food, treats, toys, leashes, collars, blankets, towels, pet beds, monetary donations and cat litter. There are three central locations asking for help which are listed below. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide and PLEASE share this important information with your family and friends.

R & S Pet Supplies
1177 Middle Country Road
Middle Island, NY
(King Kullen shopping center)

Hounds Town USA
509 Bicycle Path
Port Jefferson Station, NY

Animal Care and Control
3139 Veteran’s Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309

To send monetary support:
Animal Care and Control
11 Park Place
Suite 805
New York, NY 10007