Taiwan - dogs - IFAW

[Guest guest]

We are in a race against time to save more than 1,000 dogs left homeless after

animal shelters in Taiwan were heavily damaged by Typhoon Morakot. More than

7,000 homes were destroyed in the disaster, with at least ten shelters that we

know of devastated by flooding and mud.

 

The shelter dogs are now roaming or trapped by floods, some living on roofs or

just barely surviving. In one kennel located beneath the Kaoping Bridge, dozens

of dogs drowned in their cages, with hundreds more already reported dead around

the island.

 

Many more dogs will die if the shelters do not quickly receive relief supplies

and help to restore and disinfect the shelters.

 

Please give an Emergency Rescue Donation today.

 

IFAW’s Rescue Team is already on its way to help local animal groups set up

temporary shelters and resurrect what’s left of their former homes, some which

rest under several feet of mud. Vet assistance may also be needed to help rescue

dogs likely to be suffering from digestive issues due to drinking contaminated

water, as well as from distemper and even possible rabies outbreaks.

 

Even worse, untold numbers of these dogs could end up shot as a method of local

‘dog control’ if we do not provide them with new temporary shelters as soon as

possible.

 

It costs approximately $1,500 for new fencing and a minimum of at least $5,000

to rebuild just one shelter. These animal groups need medical supplies, drinking

water, dog food and your financial support in order to prevent further loss of

life.

 

IFAW’s animal relief efforts are funded by compassionate animal lovers like

you...and we really do need your help right now. Every dollar you donate will

help the animal victims of Typhoon Morakot as well as victims of other natural

disasters or cruelty around the world.

 

I simply can’t thank you enough for your generosity in the face of tragedies

like this one.

 

Fred O'Regan

IFAW President

 

P.S. I know we can save the lives of these helpless dogs — but we must act now.

Please rush to their rescue while there is still time to save their lives.