It has been pretty awful watching on the news the complete devastation of Haiti, resulting from the big earthquake. It literally looks like hell had come to earth in that single destination. Hundreds of thousands dead, even more injured, and even more than that homeless. I hope you find it in your heart to help out if you can, in anyway you can. We have made contribution to the American Red Cross and via our cell phones by texting $10 contributions.
You can donate tot he American Red Cross relief efforts by clicking HERE.
So much help will be needed beyond just the initial relief efforts. Haiti will need to be rebuilt as the capitals city of Haiti is literally in ruin.
By cell phone, to contribute, simply text 90999 and the word HAITI and you will be charged $10 0n your cell phone bill, and that $10 will go to Haiti relief.
Beyond the horrific human toll, hundreds of thousands of pets, dogs, cats, and more, are homeless, have been killed, or are without any owner. There are American veterinary relief programs in effect and heading to Haiti to help out. What is known are estimates of animals in Haiti before the earthquake. What we don’t know is what is in Haiti now.
WSPA, along with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and other animal welfare groups that have united as the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH), plan to arrive in Haiti this weekend. It is estimated that there were 5,925 poultry, 1,450,000 cattle, 1,900,000 goats, 500,000 horses, 80,000 mules, 1 million pigs and 153,000 sheep before the earthquake, according to most recent data from the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization.
The US Humane Society will be doing their part as well.
That doesn’t mean that people in Haiti don’t care about animals, however, and I’m certain that our team will find citizens doing their best to provide care for animals in a dire situation, and grateful for the service and resources we can provide. We expect to find dogs, cats, chickens, goats, pigs, and other domestic animals in need, and we’ll do our best to support those who are trying to help them.
You can also donate to the Disaster Relief Fund of the US Humane Society to help relief efforts in Haiti, in regards to animals. CLICK HERE.
Many people go away for the Holiday. Visit family. Take family retreats. Heck, some go on vacation to get away from the hectic nature of the holidays.