“When the disasters occurred in Japan, we responded quickly and we continue to help. Much good has been accomplished, but a year later there are still thousands of animals in desperate need. The headlines may have faded away, but the crisis has not. There is still much work to be done and we need good hearted people everywhere to help until all the animals are safe, secure and reunited with those they love.”-Robin Ganzert, American Humane Association
The March 11, 2011, tsunami destroyed many lives, including farm animals and pets. And just as those humans who survived were made homeless, so were the pets. The resulting nuclear disaster made things worse. People who still had their homes were forced to flee the radiation, many pets and farm animals left behind.
The Japanese government said their efforts resulted in only 330 animals being rescued. Some private groups disobeyed government orders, and attempted to rescue the animals, but hundreds still starved to death (there is video on YouTube, it’s disturbing). One year later the situation for pets is only a little better.
Visit American Humane Association. Visit globalanimal.org.
GOVERNMENT INCOMPETENCE: ONLY 330 CATS & DOGS RESCUED FROM RADIATION ZONE IN JAPAN, HUNDREDS MORE STILL ROAMING LOSE!