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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBahamas resident shelters 97 stray and sick dogs in her home as Hurricane Dorian strikes
A woman in the Bahamas has sheltered nearly 100 stray and abandoned dogs inside her home to protect them from Hurricane Dorian.
Chella Philips, manager of The Voiceless Dogs of Nassau, Bahamas, has given shelter to 97 dogs in New Providence.
In a viral Facebook post, Philips shared several photos and updates on the dogs as Hurricane Dorian slammed into the island.
'97 dogs are inside my house and 79 of them are inside my master bedroom. It has been insane since last night, poop and piss non stop but at least they are respecting my bed and nobody has dared to jump in,' she wrote.
The Facebook post has more than 3,100 shares and nearly 300 comments.
People who've heard about her efforts have donated crates for sick and frightened dogs.
Philips told ABC Action News that she's lost power and some water has begun leaking into her home.
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas on Sunday and has already left the islands in destruction.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7420729/PICTURED-Bahamas-resident-brings-97-dogs-home-shelter-Hurricane-Dorian.html?fbclid=IwAR15-VMfWQ2S2eUeZHyONO-IfOev8m9RcITMaOjeSs3YY9jrllFGFG7RKYw
Baitball Blogger
(46,574 posts)CatWoman
(79,283 posts)they know the deal
CottonBear
(21,596 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,430 posts)They must know that they are not "poor" dogs but are in fact very "lucky" dogs and are not only scared but also they are grateful and on their best behavior.
Coventina
(26,853 posts)whathehell
(28,969 posts)I love to hear these stories. -- restores one's faith in humankind.
bullwinkle428
(20,626 posts)magicarpet
(13,938 posts)She needs three tractor trailer trucks full of dog food,... a wet vac,.... and a big poop shovel.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,036 posts)I wouldn't be able to turn them away, either.
CatWoman
(79,283 posts)I'm trying to find out if there is some way to send donations
Disaffected
(4,507 posts)let us know if you find a way.
CatWoman
(79,283 posts)Disaffected
(4,507 posts)Disaffected
(4,507 posts)"Please pray for the Bahamas!
if you wish to help financially, our paypal is: pawtcake.refuge.inc@gmail.com"
Hope it's legit - I can't really tell.
Laffy Kat
(16,354 posts)I'm going to send her some $$.
bdamomma
(63,653 posts)look at their faces poor things at least hopefully they are safe.
Karadeniz
(22,270 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,276 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)"It has been insane since last night, poop and piss non stop but at least they are respecting my bed and nobody has dared to jump in..."
She doesn't sound odd at all, just like any normal person might who started inviting stray dogs in in a hurricane and ended up with...97 of them.
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)What a crew!
tclambert
(11,080 posts)There's gonna be a lot of whimpering down there.
Raine
(30,540 posts)she is I wish there was more in this world like her. ♥
cannabis_flower
(3,764 posts)that so many of those dogs look so similar.