Dog News 11th Nov 2009 ~ You saved 3,172 animals

Today I receive this e-mail from Fred O'Regan, CEO International Fund for Animal Welfare

You saved 3,172 animals

Two kittens, just a few weeks old, stranded on the roof of a small wooden hut. Scared, dehydrated and emaciated - they survived by drinking what little rainwater they could find until help arrived.

A mother dog and her puppy fight for survival on top of an abandoned shack submerged in ten feet of water. Lethargic, ribs showing through their skin, they refused to give up hope.

A baby duck snuggles into the lap of his rescuer after being pulled from certain danger.

These are the stories of animal typhoon victims in the Philippines. The stories of the animals you saved.

Over the course of sixteen days on the ground, IFAW's Water Rescue Team reached over 11 flooded communities (15 villages) after Tropical Storm Ketsana struck. We helped more than 3,000 animals by feeding, treating and rescuing those in most need. That's nearly 200 animals each day!

One local villager told us how lucky he felt that we were there to help the animals, because they are so often forgotten in tragedies like these. And I feel just as lucky to have you behind us.

Sadly, since I first contacted you, yet another typhoon has struck the Philippines. I've already committed a grant of US$16,000 to help our partners at the Philippines Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) care for animal victims of this latest storm.

Can you please help me save the animals still suffering in the Philippines and around the world with a donation? Close to 87,000 people are still homeless and their pets will need shelter well into the new year.

With heartfelt gratitude,


Fred O'Regan
IFAW CEO

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