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<h3 class="">Animal rescue groups help in aftermath of Hurricane Harvey</h3>
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<div id="WNStoryBody" class=" withRelated right"><p>Animal rescue groups head to Louisiana to send relief to area animal shelter's expecting an influx of pets as rain and flooding continue to slam the coast.&nbsp;<br /><br />The California group &quot;Wings of Rescue&quot; flew in 80 dogs and 27 cats and kittens from Louisiana today.&nbsp;<br /><br />Once they landed, the animals were quickly transferred from the plane to a shaded and cool area. Soon, they'll go to different shelters across California.&nbsp;<br /><br />&quot;These were pets that were already available for adoption in Louisiana so they're not taking away someone's pet that they're looking for,&quot; said Rancho Coastal Humane Society Spokesman John VanZante. &quot;What they're doing is making room for these pets so that the flood and hurricane victims can get in there.&quot;&nbsp;</p><p>Vets will check all the animals, and most will be available for adoption later this week.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;</p></div><!--END WNStoryBody-->
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