Kicker: Feathers, fur, and hooves

LINDSAY MAST, HOST: The San Diego Humane Society had one wild day last week. Audio from KMFB-TV San Diego:

THOMPSON: There are a lot of emotions when you take in 274 animals in a single day.

Nina Thompson, PR director. A typical day sees 60-100 animals, But Thursday was anything but typical. First, a planned intake of at-risk animals. Then:

GUINEA PIG: Squeaks

Ninety-six guinea pigs, surrendered by an overwhelmed owner. Next, a box of 50 baby chicks, abandoned at a post office.

CHICKS: Cheeping

A kind postal worker heard the peeps and got them to safety.

But wait, there’s more! Just before closing: An abandoned horse.

THOMPSON: We do have to plan for housing and medical, but there was no option to wait.

Add 28 kittens, 11 cats, and 5 dogs–the shelter was packed.

THOMPSON: It was an extraordinary day unlike any other.

Behind every rescue is a team stretched thin. If you’ve got the time, heart or hay to spare, this may be your moment to pony up!

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