When there’s a crisis — fire, flood, building collapse — you get the picture, one small group of volunteers swoops in to help rescue pets. The efforts of the Red Paw Emergency Relief Team were recognized by the City of Philadelphia during National Volunteer Week.
“Red Paw volunteers respond to all kinds of emergencies, conduct search and rescues for pets at the scene, transport displaced pets, foster the pets or find new homes for pets who can’t be reunited with their owners, and more.” said Deputy Mayor Gillison during Monday’s ceremony.

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