The intense heatwave affecting the state of Florida these days is impacting the animals in a shelter, and the shelter has requested donations of equipment to help mitigate the impact of the high temperatures.
The animal shelter in Medley, Miami, asked the community to donate "fans, portable air conditioners, cooling mats, food, towels, or any other supplies," Only in Dade's Instagram profile posted on Thursday.
Donations can be left at the address 3599 NW 79th Ave, Doral, FL 33122, at the animal shelter that, according to the profile, "lacks air conditioning," affecting the animals suffering from the heat.
There are only two fans available for the 150 dogs at the location, insufficient to mitigate the heat reaching up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), as indicated by the publication.
"The workers are asking for any help from the community and are open to ideas or suggestions," emphasized the Instagram profile.
Finally, they requested that if anyone worked at a factory that manufactures industrial fans, they consider donating a couple of units or offering them at a discounted price.
In Cuba, also affected by the intense heatwave but with a different economic reality, animal protectors asked people on Thursday to place containers of water in doorways, yards, and gardens.
In this regard, the organization Cubans in Defense of Animals (CEDA) warned on Facebook about the importance of keeping animals hydrated in the midst of high temperatures, pointing out that they need to drink water now more than ever.
"Let's do it for those who have no one else," they stated on the social network, suggesting the abandonment faced by animals in Cuba, often saved from death solely thanks to protectors and not government initiatives.