HPR is a National 501 (C)(3) Non-profit and NYC New Hope Partner committed to the rescue, rehabilitation & re-homing of homeless animals.
Our goal is that one day we won't have to rescue anymore!.

The mission of Hurricane Pets Rescue Inc. (HPR) is to rescue and advocate for homeless animals, whether it be from a disaster or imminent death in a shelter. Through our efforts we promote the humane treatment of animals, responsible pet guardianship, and how the human-animal bond has the power to enhance quality of life for both human and animal alike.

Our small organization came into being after Hurricane Katrina, in response to the overwhelming need for companion animal disaster relief. In the years since, we have continued to rescue pets and reunite them with their families following major disasters. In many cases having just lost everything, the humans end up being the ones who need our support the most.

The animals we rescue are mostly seniors, badly injured, suffering from a chronic illness, or disabled. They come to us through a wide range of circumstances, but almost all are in situations that require immediate intervention.

We do not receive any government funding, and rely heavily on private donations. All donations are applied 100% to the direct and care and well being of the animals. Once an animal is rescued, they are immediately taken to a veterinarian where their medical needs are assessed, and treated. Once released, they are placed in a foster home, or in our own safe haven in Miami. We do not warehouse animals, and have remained remained small to ensure the best possible quality of life for the amazing souls we are guardian to. The HPR ​safe haven is an impeccably maintained cage free environment, where those who are not adopted have a home for life.​

In order to ensure the safety and well being of the animals in our care, HPR conducts a thorough review of all applications to foster or adopt. The process involves checking references and conducting a home visit.

Since the advent of social media our work also includes collaborating with similarly minded groups or individuals around the country. We network extensively, facilitating and in some cases providing direct assistance with moving at risk animals to safety.

We provide education to the public regarding the humane treatment of animals and responsible pet ownership.

And as well, we perform TNR (Trap, Neuter and Release) of strays and feral cats in different communities throughout South Florida specially in communities of low income families, to help mitigate the pet overpopulation problem.

Hurricane Pets Rescue Inc. (HPR) is a National 501 (C) (3) disaster relief nonprofit and NYC New Hope Partner, the organization is comprised by all volunteers. committed to giving abused, discarded pets and Mother Nature disaster victims a second chance at life, one animal at a time. Through no fault of their own these animals have been failed by the very people and system that’s supposed to protect them.

HPR rescues mostly senior, disabled, or otherwise unadoptable animals (black cats for instance). The animals in our care come to us through a wide range of circumstances, none of them good. Most are in acute situations requiring immediate intervention. Rescued animals first have their medical needs taken care of, and once well enough, placed in either a foster home, or at our rescue center in Miami, FL. Should these animals not be adopted, they have a home with us for life.

Sadly we are only able to assist with a very small percentage of the pleas that we receive. We do not warehouse animals, and strive to give them the best possible quality of life, which is why we have remained such a small group. We would not be able to do any of this without donations fro the public and the commitment of our loving foster families and general volunteers.

Disaster victims are placed in forster care for up to a year to give time to owners to find their pets, after that they are put up for adoption.

Adoption Policy