The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy continues to impact thousands of people in the Northeast US but it's also impacted pets and animals that may no longer have homes. Orphaned pets that have filled shelters are being displaced to make room for thousands of animals displaced in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

The extraordinary rescue was made possible by Southwest Airlines, whose Flight Crews donated their time to work the flight; by BP Air, which donated fuel for the cross-country journey; and by SeaWorld, which provided veterinarians and animal technicians to chaperone the furry and four-legged passengers during this cross-country rescue. SeaWorld’s animal experts in San Diego also donated ground transportation to get the animals closer to their new homes.

After touching down and landing on all fours at Lindbergh Field, veterinarians at the Helen Woodward Animal Center evaluated and administered some medical treatment, vaccinations, and will either spay or neuter the animals before helping place them in homes with adoptive families.