Hundreds of animals are in need as the rescue team delivers life-saving supplies and brings four abandoned puppies to safety.
Following what authorities are describing as the worst flooding Hawaii has experienced in 20 years, American Humane Society’s rescue team has deployed to the area to save animals in crisis and deliver life-saving supplies. Back-to-back storms pummeled the islands with heavy rain that flooded low-lying areas and is making it difficult to return to homes—leaving some animals stranded.
American Humane Society has been asked by local organizations to assist in rescue operations in Oahu, Hawaii. The organization is working in tandem with local authorities, as well as the Hawaiian Humane Society, Maui Humane Society, and Hawaii County Animal Control and Protection Agency, to bring animals to safety and ensure they are getting food, water, and other necessary supplies.
Deployment Details:
- WHO: American Humane Society, which has rescued, cared for, and protected animals for nearly 150 years.
- WHAT: Assisting in rescue operations to save animals impacted by storms and the residual effects of floodwaters. American Humane Society’s rescue team is delivering lifesaving supplies and has brought four abandoned puppies to safety.
- WHERE: Operations occurring in Oahu, Hawaii
- WHEN: American Humane Society arrived on Monday at which point ongoing rescue operations began.
- HOW TO HELP: Visit AmericanHumane.org to make a donation.
“When help is needed, American Humane Society’s rescue team answers the call,” said Cesar Perea, associate vice president of rescue. “The storms and resulting floodwaters have not only affected the island’s human residents, but are putting many animal lives at risk. Our expert team is working around-the-clock to locate, rescue, and care for these vulnerable animals who have nowhere else to go.”
American Humane Society’s rescue team was founded more than 100 years ago during World War I. Since then, our animal first responders have been on the ground for disasters throughout our nation’s history, from Pearl Harbor to 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina and beyond. Our rescue units are stationed across the country to ensure a swift response whenever and wherever animals are in crisis.
About American Humane Society
American Humane Society is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane Society has been at the forefront of virtually every major advancement in the humane movement to rescue, care for and protect animals. For more information or to support our life-changing work, please visit www.AmericanHumane.org, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for the latest breaking news and features about the animals with whom we share our Earth.
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