{"id":148898,"date":"2022-03-31T20:58:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T00:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=148898"},"modified":"2022-03-31T20:58:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T00:58:41","slug":"22-rescued-dogs-depart-antigua-and-barbuda-for-their-adopted-homes-in-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/22-rescued-dogs-depart-antigua-and-barbuda-for-their-adopted-homes-in-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"22 rescued dogs depart Antigua and Barbuda for their adopted homes in the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dogs and Cats of Antigua, Inc. today announced its partnership with Flew the Coop<\/a>, an animal rescue initiative dedicated to rescuing animals in need and providing emergency assistance to pets in crisis.<\/p>

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The partnership launched with the first \u2018Flew the Coop Airlift,\u2019 which saw 22 rescued dogs and puppies depart Antigua and Barbuda for their adopted homes in the United States last Thursday. The flight was Dogs and Cats of Antigua (DACOA)\u2019s 12th airlift in two years, and a milestone in the organization\u2019s growth.<\/p>

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\u201cWhen the pandemic cut off our ability to transport dogs via cargo, we had to quickly find another way to transport these animals to loving homes,\u201d said Joy Farrell, Founder of Dogs and Cats of Antigua. \u201cUnfortunately, the overpopulation of animals on the island is dire, and without the ability to rehome animals overseas, we would not be able to save as many lives. Previously, our airlifts were entirely self-funded, yet we still managed to rehome more than 500 animals overseas last year alone. Now, with support from Flew the Coop, there is a more promising future for the stray animals of Antigua.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Founded by philanthropist Christopher N. Harding, who adopted his own dog, Cooper, in 2019, Flew the Coop is an innovative new model for animal welfare and rescue in the Caribbean. Leveraging the world-class team and facilities at Animal Haven<\/a>, a nonprofit animal shelter based in New York City, and Global Empowerment Mission<\/a>, a disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, Flew the Coop will enable DACOA to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome more animals.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDogs and Cats of Antigua has become a valued partner to Animal Haven, and many of our adopters have had their lives enriched by an Antiguan dog,\u201d said Tiffany Lacey, Executive Director at Animal Haven. \u201cWhat they have achieved over the past few years is remarkable, and many animal\u2014and human\u2014lives have been changed because of their dedication to helping animals in need.\u201d<\/p>

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While the partnership\u2019s first priority will be funding the rescue and rehoming of animals in need, as well as longer-term intervention efforts such as spay\/neuter clinics, Flew the Coop incorporates programming to bring people and animals closer together with supporting hospitality partner Hodges Bay Resort & Spa in Antigua. Programs include:<\/p>\n

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