JAPAN – There have been lots of stories, petitions and rumors about the gassing of animals who survived the tsunami within 72 hours of their rescue by animal shelters in Japan. Read the official policy from The Emergency Disaster Animal Relief Headquarters.
(ANIMAL NEWS) UPDATE ON LOYAL TSUNAMI DOGS: April 15, 2011 – It’s been nearly five weeks and still no verifiable evidence has emerged that the disappeared “loyal tsunami dogs” or “stay together dogs” were rescued or received vet care. The controversy has died down, as have the fabulist Facebook rumors. And so have the attacks on Global Animal for seeking a second source to verify the wellbeing of the two dogs who captured our hearts and became the symbols of the animal victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.
JAPAN – It’s been such a heart-breaking week that we just had to end with some good news from the road. Read about an akita dog who was lost, but swam through chest-high tsunami waters to reunite with his guardian.
JAPAN – In a race against time, animal welfare groups are desperately trying to find abandoned and lost animals before they die of hypothermia and starvation. The other race is to get the pets out of the animal holding centers within 72 hours before they are put down. Global Animal is supporting rescue group by collecting money, 100% of which goes to the rescue organizations.
(PHOTO GALLERY) – Search and rescue dogs from all around the world are arriving in Japan to aid earthquake and tsunami victims. These highly skilled dogs, partnered with firefighters and other first responders, play a vital role in finding human victims who are buried alive in the wreckage.
(VIDEO) You don’t have to speak Japanese to understand the sympathetic tones of the two men observing these two dogs who are also victims of the tsunami – and the loyal dog who led them to an injured friend, then refused to leave his friend’s side. You will be happy to know that both dogs have been rescued and are now in safe shelter. There is so much we don’t understand about the emotional lives of animals. But we know they can suffer tremendously, and we know they care for each other. We wish all the people and animals of Japan heartfelt concern during this incomprehensibly difficult time. We know that the people of Japan will respond like these two friends, never abandoning each other in this time of need. – Global Animal
(PET EMERGENCY PLAN) The devastation in Japan is a sobering reminder of how everything can change in a moment, and the harrowing images beg the question: How prepared are you for a natural disaster? Here is an excellent article for pet guardians on what we need to know and do, including pet first aid, to care for our animal family members in the event of an emergency. Read on – and GET A FREE PET EMERGENCY ALERT STICKER, courtesy of the SPCA. – Global Animal
[UPDATE: TEAM NOW DEPLOYED!] CALIFORNIA (PHOTOS) –Six search and rescue dog teams in Los Angeles are responding to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Meet the amazing teams here and find out which organizations, like World Vets, are leading relief efforts to help injured animals and displaced pets in Japan. – Global Animal
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