Ever since the year 2020 began, one tragic event after the other has been sweeping the world. One of them is COVID-19, which has led most of us to go into lockdown. And although some countries have gotten some control over the virus, the pandemic has caused new issues to arise.
Animal rescuers are now facing the aftermath the coronavirus had on families and individuals who have gotten sick. Due to the virus, many were brought to hospitals and have unintentionally abandoned their pets. Thankfully, many animal rescuers and organizations have not forgotten about these animals.
One of the places that had been severely hit by the virus is New York City. Concerned for the pets left at home by their sick owners, groups of animal lovers in New York City gathered together to come up with a way to save these animals. Dr. Robin Brennen, a veterinarian at an animal care center in New York City, is one of the many kindhearted individuals who have taken it upon themselves to help abandoned and stranded pets.
As a qualified disaster responder, Robin knows the best way to handle herself when visiting these homes. She makes sure to wear a full-body protective gear every time she goes to feed the isolated animals. Sadly, there are times when Robin and her rescue team would need to take guardianship of animals whose owners have passed away because of the virus.
Thanks to many concerned neighbors, many pets have been saved from isolation and given a second chance. Robin relates how grateful she was for a neighbor who offered to adopt a cat whose owner did not recover from the virus. Despite these hard times, it really warms our hearts when we hear of acts of kindness like this.
With the COVID-19 continuing to victimize many people, NYC’s animal welfare center and emergency management have decided to set up a special hotline for people who need help with caring for their pets. As a result, around 117 animals have been surrendered. Thanks to this arrangement, many animals are getting the love they deserve during these trying times.
Credits to The New York Times
