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24 dogs, 37 cats rescued from Puerto Rico now in Maine

24 dogs, 37 cats rescued from Puerto Rico now in Maine

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


300 cats and dogs make their way to Maine and New York in search of their forever homes.

The Animal Refuge League is sending four teams to Puerto Rico this week to help Wings of Rescue, and The SATO Project, prepare one of the largest Freedom Flights off the island.

24 dogs and 37 cats arrived at the Jetport in Portland Saturday and will soon be available for adoption.

If you would like to learn more about adoptions, click here.

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