While relief efforts for people affected by the earthquake in Haiti are ongoing, a new relief effort focused on Haiti’s pets will soon begin.
American Humane, the only national organization dedicated to protecting both children and animals, is the first organization to join the efforts of Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH). They’re committing significant resources to ARCH, created by the World Society for the Protection of Animals and the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
A boy whose family has taken refuge at Coram Deo Orphanage, hugs the orphanage's pet dog as Karen Bultje, the camp's director, explains the needs of earthquake survivors on Saturday, January 16, 2010 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (Newscom/Carl Juste/Miami Herald/MCT)
Due to restricted access, ARCH personnel are not yet on the ground in Haiti, but they hope to be there very soon. You can follow the work of American Humane on Twitter.
Relief efforts by professional animal rescue responders will include:
- Setting up a mobile animal clinic and staff to perform outreach work
- Assessing and assisting with the needs of animals belonging to people displaced by the earthquake
To donate to help with emergency animal programs, visit American Humane.
(Image via Newscom)
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