A day before Hurricane Irma ravaged parts of Southern Florida, Camden County Animal Shelter volunteer James Whiteside stood on a tarmac and watched as about 30 nervous dogs from the Sunshine State were unloaded in crates from a small plane.

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Hackett said New Jersey had become a regional hub for transport of the displaced animals. “Not all of the animals stay in New Jersey, but many come through to go to places throughout New England.”
But with 109 dogs in its care, the Camden County Animal Shelter is nearing capacity. Managers and volunteers hope families visit in the coming days to adopt the animals.
"We're doing well managing the dogs, and we're happy to bring them in," said Vicki Rowland, the shelter's executive director. "We want to encourage people to foster these animals."