Rescue teams respond in Venezuela and beyond

 

Rescue teams respond in Venezuela and beyond   Our teams responded in Venezuela, providing veterinary care, critical supplies and response support after devastating earthquakes struck the country last month. Pets and other animals were left injured, displaced and in urgent need of help. Thanks to compassionate supporters like you, we mobilized quickly, strengthened local relief efforts and brought aid to animals in crisis. At the same time, our team rushed to help animals suffering from severe floods in India, providing urgent medical assistance, food distribution and temporary shelter support. We also deployed to Saipan, delivering critical resources to the areas hit hardest by Typhoon Sinlaku. When disasters strike, rapid response is critical to protecting and saving lives, and continued support helps ensure we can be there for animals around the world when they need us most. The Dodo visits Black Beauty Ranch The Dodo's newest series, Volunteer With Me, made its debut at Black Beauty Ranch, and we couldn't be prouder to be featured! Foster advocate Caitie Evers spent a day at the sanctuary experiencing firsthand what healing really looks like. She met Charlotte the pot-bellied pig rolling around with a peanut butter enrichment toy, Stewie the donkey who once lived in neglect and now spends his days surrounded by friends and carrots, and Cookie Monster, a horse who arrived 400 pounds underweight after being tied to a railroad track and is now thriving in an 800-acre pasture with his herd. Watch the video and explore Black Beauty Ranch alongside Caitie. 400 cats seized in major Viet Nam bust In Viet Nam, cats are among the forgotten victims of the illegal meat trade, stolen from homes and streets, trafficked across provinces and slaughtered by the thousands every month. Recently, that has begun to change. More than 400 cats were seized by police in Ho Chi Minh City in what appears to be one of the largest single cat meat trade interceptions in Viet Nam's history. Several of the rescued cats have already been reunited with their families. Humane World for Animals Viet Nam has provided emergency assistance and is working with local groups to assess longer-term support needs as the case progresses. Read more about this breakthrough and what it means for cats in Viet Nam. The EPA takes further steps away from animal testing Progress toward ending animal testing is accelerating. Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to update its list of cutting-edge non-animal methods for chemical and pesticide assessments, methods that are more reliable and produce better outcomes for human health and safety. Congress is reinforcing that shift, with new language in a House appropriations bill that would prevent the use of dogs in pesticide and chemical testing. Read more about these developments and what they mean for the millions of animals used in testing each year. Do humanitarian responses help animals? Myth: Animals aren't part of disaster response. Fact: They've always been part of the story. Our Animal Rescue Team has responded to crises around the world, and one thing is clear: you simply cannot rebuild a community without caring for its animals. From local communities to global response systems, we're bridging gaps and sharing knowledge to make sure no one is left behind. Watch the video to learn more and visit our pet disaster preparedness page to make sure you and your animals are ready if disaster strikes. Humane World for Animals meets Project Runway Humane World for Animals is partnering with Project Runway as a Challenge Sponsor for a special episode airing July 30 on Freeform, Hulu and Disney+. Designers will compete to create runway looks using only cruelty-free, sustainable and animal-free materials, proving that creativity and compassion can go hand-in-hand. Learn more about this exciting partnership and tune in July 30. A legacy of love Every meaningful change for animals begins with a person who cares deeply and chooses to act. When you include a legacy gift for Humane World for Animals in your will, trust or through a financial account, you help secure the programs and protections animals depend on today and tomorrow. Learn more about creating your Humane Legacy. Photos by Red de Apoyo Canino; Aadit Ravi; The Dodo; Phuong Tham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam; Shelby LaVigna/For Humane World for Animals; Rebecca Aldworth/Humane World for Animals; Kevin Wolf/AP Images for Humane World for Animals

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