(CN) HK SPCA: Animal Welfare Team Offering Help

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Animal Welfare Team Offering Help To Owned and Stray Animals in Sichuan

SPCA (HK) and animal welfare organisations form concern group

http://www.spca.org.hk/upload/Sichuan_Web_posting-eng.pdf

 

The earthquake that took away tens of thousands of lives on 12 May 2008 has left

many survivors homeless and helpless. At the same time, vulnerable companion

animals and livestock are also in need of help. In some areas, where there is a

dependence on such animals, their health and welfare are important for the

re-building and recovery process.

The SPCA (HK) was in contact with local animal shelters and animal welfare

organisations located in Chengdu and Zhongqing areas the day following the

earthquake. These shelters suffered slight damage, and with their own situation

stabilised, their volunteers are now actively seeking out those animals which

are homeless and in need, but resources are scarce.

We are presently in the Chengdu area to evaluate the situation and provide

advice on animal aid distribution and care.

 

The latest update from our team in Chengdu informs that:

May 23

Good news from Sichuan.

Team submitted proposal offering assistance in disease control to local

government.

Initial feedback is a positive one.

Local vet is arranging to return to Dujiangyan to help vaccinate all dogs with

approval given by the Mayer of Sichuan Province.

The team rescued 14 dogs & 2 kittens today.

Another team comprising local animal welfare organisation is on their way to

Chinchuen to access the latest situation there.

 

May 22

Volunteers and local welfare groups are helping to transport owned and stray

animals which are probably left behind by their previous owners to a temporary

shelter. Notices on dog cull have been posted and the group is seeking for more

communications with the government bodies on alternative, humane measures.

May 21

SPCA personnel in Chengdu, China are working with local contacts and is

traveling out in various locations gathering as much information as possible.

Other groups at SPCA are preparing to support once the needs are fully known.

The SPCA (HK) continues to closely monitor the situation and will do our utmost

to cooperate and if necessary assist registered charities, local authorities,

animal welfare organisations and volunteers to relieve all unnecessary suffering

to humans and animals.

Activities in China is supported from our SPCA China Fund.

You may contact the following organisations for updates on the situation in

Sichuan and other affected areas:

 

Ms Doris Yiu

Tel: 2232-5555, Email: doris.yiu

Home of Love

Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

Ms Chen Yun-lian

Tel: (86)-138-800-93845

Website: http://aizhijia.poco.cn/

Donation: 中國銀行雙流機構支行，å¡è™Ÿ6013-8231-0005-5286-934

(Bank account information available only in Chinese)

 

QiMing – The Center of Protect Small Animals

Sichuan Province

Mr. Qiao Wei

Tel: (86)-28-826-18361, (86)-130-600-82820,

Email: oscar-lau, Website: www.lldog.org

Donation: æˆéƒ½å•†æ¥­éŠ€ï¨ˆç™¾èŠ±æ½­æ”¯ï¨ˆï¼Œå¸³è™Ÿ37012-00321-22614-00014

(Bank account information available only in Chinese)

PR & Communications Department

The SPCA (HK)

23 May 2008