Over 100 animals were saved on Saturday at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center to honor Patti Smith, a longtime animal activist who passed away recently.

The Patti Smith Memorial Transport of Bakersfield Pets helped find homes for animals at risk of being euthanized.

Representatives from local rescue organizations helped board the animals onto a rescue express bus. The bus will transport the animals over 1,000 miles to shelters and rescue organizations as far north as Portland. 

The transport is expected to cost more than $3,000. Donations can be made at www. rescueexpress.org.