St. Croix Animal Welfare Center’s Paws from Paradise program has helped178 dogs from the Virgin Islands find permanent homes in America this year alone. According to the Program Coordinator Wayne Myers, small canines or puppies that can be confined safely in crates in Air Cargo Carriers’ and Amerijet’s aircraft are selected to fly. Firstly, dogs are chosen by AWC, and then the partner shelter approves them by photos and short biographies written by staff. Read the full St Croix Source article about the program and the adoption process here.
St Croix Animal Welfare Center has low cost animal health care as well, for animals that stay on the island. There are volunteer opportunities, donation opportunities, and educational programming as well. Check out their website for more information!
Photo credit: Susan Ellis, St Croix Source