Foster homes sought for pets displaced by Sandy

Published: November 26, 2012 6:44 PM
By SCOTT EIDLER scott.eidler@newsday.com

The Nassau County Office of Emergency Management, with help from Pet Safe Coalition and North Shore Animal League America, created the Nassau County Emergency Pet Shelter to house and care for the pets displaced by superstorm Sandy. Videojournalist: Ed Betz (Nov. 23, 2012) (November 23, 2012 7:57 PM)

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Nassau County officials said Monday they are seeking temporary foster homes for about 250 cats and dogs being housed at Long Island's largest emergency shelter after their owners were displaced by superstorm Sandy.

This week, the Office of Emergency Management, which oversees the Nassau County Pet Shelter in Garden City, is reaching out to potential foster caregivers, said OEM community emergency...

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