ORLANDO, Fla. — Community members across Central Florida are looking for ways to help Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando following a devastating fire at the organization’s Orlando location.
Officials from the shelter said 17 cats died in the fire, but all of the dogs and 24 cats that were housed at the facility were able to be rescued.
READ: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando fire: All dogs safe; 23 cats killed
Many of you have been reaching out asking how you can help. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando say it needs towels/blankets, wet cat food, and financial donations. Supplies can be dropped off at the Sanford location. @WFTV pic.twitter.com/pVfGPPifEx
— Christy Turner (@CTurnerWFTV) September 16, 2021
The organization is accepting monetary donations on its website for anyone looking to help. Click here to donate.
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando officials also said they need towels, blankets and wet cat food. Supplies can be dropped off at the Sanford location located at 2800 County Home Road.
“We greatly, greatly appreciate everybody’s compassionate support around this,” Executive Director Steve Bardy said.
See updated video of the damage below:
Fun Spot America has also volunteered as a supply drop-off location for donations.
In Orlando, drop-off will be at the main entrance.
— FunSpotAmerica (@FunSpotAmerica) September 17, 2021
In Kissimmee, drop-off will be at the Arcade entrance.
Just hand to one of our staff members and we will handle the rest.
Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
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