DISASTER RELIEF FOR ANIMALS

Once disaster strikes – our trained team reaches out to local authorities and strategic partner organisations on the ground to support efforts with animal rescue and care, veterinary public health services, the protection of livelihoods with animals and technical emergency management for animals in disaster guidance to the authorities when it is requested.

OUR WORK & MISSIONS

Our disaster work with local authorities and through strategic networks in selected regions: We are able to strengthen local capacity, prepared to support actions with the authorities, increase preparedness knowledge, if a hurricane hits, a volcano erupt, earthquakes happens, a cyclone strikes!

2023
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Animal Disaster Relief in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria

Our team has been working together with local partners in the region following the devastating earthquakes. They have been delivering emergency care to injured and displaced animals: pulling them from the rubble, treating injuries; providing food and shelter. Learn more about the earthquake relief for animals in Türkiye and Syria.

2020
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International Impact with Strong Partnerships

FOUR PAWS has been an active cooperation partner of the Blue Cross of India (BCI) for almost 10 years. Thanks to our cooperation we rescue about 17,000 animals a year in India, which is more than 46 animals a day! Read more here!

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Hurricane season in the midst of a pandemic 

As Hurricane season begins in the Atlantic Basin, forecasters warn of 2020 being an above-average storm season. Preparation is key for both communities and animals. Find out more

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Disaster Relief in the Philippines

The Taal Volcano erupted on Luzon Island, also home to the capital Manila. Many animals could not escape the big amounts of ash. FOUR PAWS provided relief with our Partner AKFWe were there to help – read more!

2019
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Animal Disaster Relief in Australia

Over 10 million hectares of land has burned right across Australia, that’s the equivalent size of a number of European countries. Bushfires and heat stress events present a grave and growing threat to animals, particularly Australia’s wildlife. FOUR PAWS supported local animal groups. Read more about our mission.

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Animal Disaster Relief in Romania

In late November, the heartbreaking news broke that a cargo ship carrying over 14,000 sheep overturned. The crew was safely evacuated, but thousands of sheep died. Only some were expected to be alive and suffering. Our partner ARCA (Animal Rescue and Care Association) was able to go on board the vessel to save as many sheep as possible. In the end we had 180 survivors. FOUR PAWS is now taking care of them. Read the story of sheep trapped inside a capsized ship.

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Animal Disaster Relief in India

Cyclone Fani hit India very hard. The Indian government had done an amazing job of evacuating its citizens, but many animals had to be left behind and suffering. FOUR PAWS was able to get access to remote and hard-to-reach areas and provide veterinary care and assist injured animals! 

2018
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Animal Disaster Relief in Indonesia

The Indonesian islands around Lombok were struck by multiple earthquakes that left communities and animals in urgent need. FOUR PAWS provide aid for cats, dogs and horses that were left behind once the inhabitants had to flee their destroyed homes. Read more here!

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Animal Disaster Relief in USA

Hurricane 'Michael' devastated the Panhandle. FOUR PAWS supported the hurricane response in the Gulf coast region in the US. Rescuing animals from collapsed homes, providing emergency food and supporting the reunification of pets with their owners.

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Animal Disaster Relief on Americans East Coast

Animal Disaster Relief on Americans East Coast. The American East Coast was hit hard by Hurricane 'Florence', forcing thousands to leave their homes and their animals behind. FOUR PAWS provided support for the affected communities. We were there and helped - read more about this mission.

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Animal Disaster Relief in South Africa

The Cape Town area experienced a massive drought. FOUR PAWS provided expertise and support to local emergency management for the inclusion of animals during this crisis. Read more here!

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Animal Disaster Relief in Greece

Wildfires burned rapidly through villages near Athens. Beside the human lost, they left death and injured animals behind. FOUR PAWS assesed the areas and consulted local groups in their relief efforts. 

2017
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Animal Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico

Hurricane 'Maria' devastated Puerto Rico very badly and lead to a big crisis. FOUR PAWS managed to bring in two tons of dry food for dogs and cats, together with our emergency response team. Our team distributed the food especially in isolated areas and treated over 580 sick and injured dogs and cats. Read more why the state of emergency made the mission more difficult.

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Animal Disaster Relief in Italy

Late 2016 and early 2017 heavy earthquakes impacted the region of Perugia, Amatrice and Abruzzo. As the situation needed long term help, FOUR PAWS joined our partner LAV to participate in their cat project in Cittareale.

2016 and Before
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FOUR PAWS has a long track record of helping animals in disasters

From storms and massive floods to a train accident that destroyed a rural community, our team traveled many times to help the animals affected by disasters.Over the years we helped in India, Serbia-Bosnia, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, Sri Lanka, Kosovo and many more.A big thank you to our supporters enabling us to jump where it is needed most.

READ MORE ABOUT OUR MISSIONS

Blog Posts, Press Releases, Rescue Stories

Rescued sheep arrive at new home

FOUR PAWS provides new home for sheep rescued from capsized ship in Romania

180 sheep out of 14,000 survived due to tireless rescue efforts


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The race against time: 228 sheep already rescued from capsized ship in Romania

FOUR PAWS’ partner drilled holes in ship's side – rescue mission continues today


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Romania plans to suspend live exports to third countries

FOUR PAWS continues to fight for safe shelter for surviving sheep 


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What would life be without water?

Cape Town is bracing itself for Day Zero


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Last Day on Lombok

Looking back on our 15 day mission in Indonesia


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Help for Animals at Lombok Earthquake

Horses and cats of Gili Islands receive food and medical care


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Lombok's lost paradise

Our dangerous mission to the Indonesian islands struck by earthquakes that left hundreds of animals in urgent need


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