UPDATE: Pets Arrive at Emergency Boarding Facility

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 1:30pm

The ASPCA Emergency Boarding Facility has been up and running in Brooklyn since Saturday November 17! Our dedicated staff and volunteers are currently caring for about 150 animals and providing relief to Sandy victims who need temporary housing for their pets. Check out photos of the operation in our Facebook album.

This week, we received pets at locations near the hardest hit areas, including the Rockaways and Coney Island on Monday and Tuesday and Staten Island and Red Hook later in the week. The facility has also welcomed pets who were being housed at evacuation centers or a Sean Casey Animal Rescue facility, as well as animals dropped off directly by their families.

Made possible in part thanks to a $500,000 grant from Rachael Ray, this free service was created in response to the many pet parents who asked for a place to board animals until they found new homes. With the help of volunteers from the ASPCA Adoption Center, Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and elsewhere, we’re aiming to give hundreds of families a chance to rebuild their lives without having to say goodbye to their beloved furry family members.

Watch this blog for updates.

If you or someone you know was affected by Sandy and would like to use our free boarding service, please read this post for details.

If you would like to donate to our Disaster Relief Fund, you can do so here.

Comments

Mon, 11/19/2012 - 15:28 — jean cloudy (Visitor)
thanks rachael ray. not just a good cook you are a saint to these familys and their pets. thanks

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 13:09 — Tracy Arcure (Visitor)
Thank you for helping with a large donation . This will help the pets that got misplace/orphaned from the storm. I wish I can adoph one to help the situation. but I'm in Florida, I have 2 dogs that I adopted from kill shelters.And of course a cat. Hope the ownwers get their home togather, and be hame with their pets again.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 17:50 — carolyn guzzi (Visitor)
thank u rachael for u kindness and ur generosity of ur heart...may every thing that u have ever wanted or needed in ur life be given to u 1000 fold for u and ur entire family...not one thing on ur heart of hearts will be left behind or not given to u...we wont forget this..! <3 god bless ur heart! <3 CAROLYN GUZZI NYC

Sun, 11/25/2012 - 22:15 — Lucinda (Visitor)
THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATION!!!PLEASE ASK YOUR CHEF, TV AND SOCIAL FRIENDS TO MATCH YOUR DONATION!! THESE COMPANION ANIMALS NEED CARE. THESE SENTIENT BEINGS NEED LOVE AND THE ORGANIZATIONS LIKE PETA, ASPCA AND HSUS NEED THE FUNDS TO SAVE EVERY ANIMAL!

Wed, 11/21/2012 - 16:48 — Bonnie (Visitor)
Rachael Ray, you are, as my dad used to say, "one of the good ones". A heartfelt thank you.

Wed, 11/21/2012 - 19:12 — Rosanne Artese (Visitor)
How awesome of you, Rachael Ray! Most people with such means wouldn'tdo as you have for animals. Your contribution has enabled the ASPCA to provide this emergency shelter for Hurricane Sandy's animal victims until they can be reunited with their families. Once this building is no longer needed for Hurricane Sandy victims I wish the ASPCA could keep it permanently functioning as an added shelter for NYC ACC animals, which would alleviate the overcrowding in their existing shelters and lessen the killing of animals simply to make room for new arrivals. I will be making a donation to the Relief Fund shortly. :)

Mon, 12/03/2012 - 12:48 — Elizabeth Santoro (Visitor)
To Rachel Ray I think what you did was great. I love animals also and I wish i could do what you did. Unfortunately, I don't have the money to do so, but someday, I would like to open something with animals, especially when I retire, which I could do son next year, but, I doubt if that will really come true. Thank you Elizabeth

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:18 — elena sterner (Visitor)
Thank you remembering our furry friends.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:19 — Kelly Quickle (Visitor)
ASPCA does a fantastic job of helping families after a disaster - I responded for them last year during the floods and can tell you first hand they are AMAZING! Do not hesitate to make even a small contribution for Sandy, or even become an ASPCA Guardian for as little as $18 a month (that's only 6 cents a day!) Rachael Ray, thank you for your generous contribution - you may be a great cook, but the first thing I think of is your love of your own dogs, and your generosity to animals!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:39 — George Hopkins (Visitor)
18 dollars amonth is 60 cents a day, not just 6

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 13:43 — Phyllis C. Gagliardi (Visitor)
Really? That's what you reply to after all the tragedy?

Sat, 11/24/2012 - 10:35 — Deb (Visitor)
Guess you never made a mistake before. That was a wonderful thing that Rachel Ray has done. One day you may need help.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:27 — April (Visitor)
Great Job. Saw this on the new last week. I'm just surprised how long it took to get the word out. You Go Girl!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:40 — Steve forbes (Visitor)
Thank you to the many volunteers who provide meaningful and selfless service to the community. Truly, a Thanks for your Giving! Sf

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:41 — Kathy (Visitor)
Ty so much Rachel ray ur awesome for what you did you have been a blessing to so many families god bless you

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:43 — kim (Visitor)
Thank you Rachel! Your an angel and I have always been a fan and you have again shown your true heart!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:47 — Dianne (Visitor)
Thankyou Rachael Ray...You have a big heart, as well as an awesome cook too!.....lol PS: and another very special thanks to all the staff and other persons that have come to the rescue of our furry loved ones and the families in depair!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:51 — Kimberly (Visitor)
Thank you Rachael for making a difference and for loving animals!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:52 — Suzan Bajardi (Visitor)
Thank you so much, Rachael Ray, for putting your money where your mouth is. Your generosity and genuine caring has lessened the heartache of so many; pets and their parents alike.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:55 — Barbie Minar (Visitor)
My Mom who I lost in June 2012 loved to watch R.Ray and now R.Ray encompasses much more in my heart--wish more people with the means would do such selfless things...

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 10:06 — Alice Hecht Soliman (Visitor)
Dear Rachel you are a true humanitarian. thank you so much for your caring attitude for the voiceless. can't thank you enough.!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 10:07 — Laura (Visitor)
Rachael Ray Rocks! Thank you so much for helping the displaced fur babies. I know their owners' are relieved to know their pets are safe. Thanks to ALL those that have helped and are still helping care for the previous animals.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 10:13 — Martine Michelle (Visitor)
Tres chere Rachel Ray, Merci beaucoup for your generous support of lost pets & their gardians. YOU ARE A REAL "MENSCH"!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 10:16 — Phyllis (Visitor)
Hey Donald and Mittons how about matching her donation? Might help make up for us having to listen to you for way too long!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 10:24 — MARIANNE (Visitor)
RACHAEL....I HAVE 5 DOGS OF MY OWN....2 R SHELTER DOGS AND I THANK GOD FOR U AND BLESS YOU EVRYDAY FOR SUCH A GENEROUS PASSION U HAVE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK...I WILL AND HAVE SENT MY DONATION AND WILL CONTINUE TILL THE DAY I DIE..WE ALLLL NEED TO SPEAK FOR OUR PRECIOUS FURRY FRIENDS WHO MEED US ALWAYS SO DESPARETLY.....RACHAEL UR A TRUE BLESSING ANDIF EVERYONE COULD GIVE A LITTLE IT WILL HELP AND GO SO FAR...GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE FURRY FRIENDS THAT NEED US :)

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 10:30 — Lori Hone (Visitor)
Thank you Rachel Ray, you're not only a great cook you are a wonderful soul helping out in a way that really is in need. We always knew you were a pet lover, your generosity is so needed.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 10:31 — Julie Miro (Visitor)
You guys are doing a great job! God Bless!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 10:32 — Lisa (Visitor)
Thanks Rachel from one pit bull lover to another. God will bless you for your generosity and kindness.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 10:54 — Darla Hill (Visitor)
Rachael Ray is the Best!!!! Where are other "Star's"???? If all other's would have donated for this we would really be in Great Shape!!!! Star's... You can still help with this???

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:01 — Ali (Visitor)
Thank you Rachel Ray and to all of those at the ASPCA! I am willing to foster a cat if the need is there. Thank God all these animals have a chance now.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:03 — sarah plummer (Visitor)
Kudos to Rachel Ray for her generous donation to ASPCA and to all of the people that help in one way or another to help. From one animal lover to all of the others that help non-profit organizations.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:07 — Diane Klekotka (Visitor)
I pitched in too. I'm happy to help. I only wish I could give more. Thank you Rachel Ray for your generosity. That was way cool. :)

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:17 — Christopher Aponte (Visitor)
OMG, Rachel Ray, Rachel Ray, Rachel Ray, I always knew behind that beautifull woman there is a beautifull soul! Happy Holidays Mrs Ray!!!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:20 — Romeo (Visitor)
I have never watched a lot of cooking shows, but from now on I will be a big Rachel Ray fan after learning about her Grant! What a great person!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:21 — Sara Chambers (Visitor)
Sending check in MEMORY of my beautiful daughter, who was a lover of all animals, as well as family and friends. She also loved our earth, and practiced the 3Rs...Reduce, Reuse, Recycle...better than anyone I know. I'm thankful to have known this wonderful person, and sure that she would APPROVE this donation!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:23 — Lisa (Visitor)
Rachel-you are a blessing for all of us! Thank you so much for your support. You have saved so many of our family members.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:32 — Donna Lewallen (Visitor)
Thanks to you Rachel Ray! The number of lives you have touch with your gift is too numberous to count. Thanks for the love and compassion you shared with us all. If any of your fellow celebrities would care to match your gift so many more could be helped. Give them a nudge Rachel! That smile of yours can accomplish GREAT things! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:32 — Linda Bloxsom (Visitor)
I don't watch many cooking shows because I really hate to cook, & they make it all look so easy, with all the background help they actually have, but Rachel Ray, you have a new viewer now! I will watch your show & spread the word. It's my Thank You for your generous donation to animals. Suggestion: Maybe you could have a "I hate to cook" segment. There was a cookbook of that title many years ago that sold millions. There are a lot of us out there that know HOW to cook, just hate the chores of it. Super easy recipes would be so welcome - we DO want to feed our families good, nutritional food with minimal prep. Thanks again for the donation!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 11:53 — Sandy Foley (Visitor)
Thank you on behalf of the many pet owners facing uncertain futures as they begin to piece their lives back together. We were victims of Hurricane Isabel--we stayed in our home until the last minute because we wouldn't leave our pets behind. We put the pets in the van and headed through waters that would have stalled a regular vehicle. We didn't have a plan but we were going to be together no matter what. Our home was devastated by flood water and severe winds which brought down massive trees on the home. Little did we know that was the easy part--the rebuilding took over a year and a half and we were forced to board our pets--being separated from our beloved pets was emotionally overwhelming. I am so glad Rachel understands the need and stepped up to help. God Bless you all and may you all be "home" soon--together for the holidays once again.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 12:00 — Sandie Lincoln (Visitor)
Aughhh, Rachel, I've always loved your food, your giggly personality and now this! You're a real jewel, Rachel, and I thank you so much for your generosity. Muwaaaaa!!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 12:22 — Harvey (Visitor)
Simply put, Rachel, you are the BEST of the BEST!!!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 12:27 — Aida Perez (Visitor)
Ms Rachel Ray your generous donation of $500,000 is a great example of the right thing to do. The first time I watched your cooking show I found in you a connectivity with the world around you. My intuition has been validated. Your actions truly define you as the caring involved person you are. I love animals, thank you

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 12:31 — Judith Tuck (Visitor)
Thank you ASPCA for all you have done and continue to do......

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 12:31 — Judith Tuck (Visitor)
Thank you ASPCA for all you have done and continue to do......

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 12:44 — Ava (Visitor)
And let's Tell Anthony Bourdain to lay off our girl Rachel, and to kick in another half million of his own to the pet rescuers. He could afford it !

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 13:02 — Dianne (Visitor)
Rachel Ray, thank you so much! Other NY-based hosts should follow. How about it KELLY, MICHAEL, WHOOPI, JOY, SHERRI, ELISABETH??? Kelly, it would make up for all your whining about having to be stuck in a hotel room during the crisis.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 13:21 — LA (Visitor)
All right Rachael Ray - you get my vote. Thank you for caring and for being willing and able to do something financially about it.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 13:50 — Alison Murphy (Visitor)
Rachel, thank you soo much for your contribution. The world would be such a better place if more people were like you!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 14:03 — dorothy mcconnell (Visitor)
Rachael Ray Rocks!! wish other celebrities would pitch in like that!!

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 14:09 — Jess (Visitor)
Rachel Ray you are awesome! You are one of the only "animal lover" celebrities to put their money where their mouth is. You deserve all the success and happiness you have. You are truly a special person. Thank you for allowing these people affected by Sandy to keep their furry family members, I'm sure that is one source of comfort that they have while trying to rebuild their lives.

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