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cat_notes: Reports exaggerated - http://www.friendsofanimals.org/news/2010/january/hsus-ifaw-aspca-misl.html -> Reports exaggerated - http://www.friendsofanimals.org/news/2010/january/hsus-ifaw-aspca-misl.html

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notes: Animal Relief in Haiti- One Year Later Jan 12, 2011 Read more at Suite101: Animal Relief in Haiti- One Year Later http://www.suite101.com/content/animal-relief-in-haiti--one-year-later-a331587#ixzz1D7b4MpFm One year ago when disaster struck Haiti help poured in from international aid and relief agencies. Many animal welfare societies were there but the situation they found before their eyes was daunting. Haiti lacked animal care infrastructures and immediately after the earthquake injured and hungry dogs, cats, horses, goats and cattle were found wandering in search of food and water. Emergency Care The ARCH is jointly led by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in partnership with numerous world animal protection organizations including American Humane Association, RSPCA UK, American Veterinary Medical Association, United Animal Nations, Finnish Federation for Animal Welfare and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). or the past year the ARCH team has been working with Haiti government officials and has faced many challenges. From emergency care to prevention programs they have helped some 50,000 animals. Through immediate and long-term initiatives ARCH has delivered at least 75 percent of its aid to Haiti. Immediately after the earthquake veterinary care and relief was provided to surviving animals found wandering the streets or hiding among the wreckage. With the aid of a mobile veterinary clinic ARCH traveled to neighborhoods stricken by the earthquake and provided aid for cats, dogs, goats, horses and farm animals. These animals were vaccinated and treated against parasites also to prevent an outbreak of diarrhea in humans. ------ -> Animal Relief in Haiti- One Year Later Jan 12, 2011 Read more at Suite101: Animal Relief in Haiti- One Year Later http://www.suite101.com/content/animal-relief-in-haiti--one-year-later-a331587#ixzz1D7b4MpFm One year ago when disaster struck Haiti help poured in from international aid and relief agencies. Many animal welfare societies were there but the situation they found before their eyes was daunting. Haiti lacked animal care infrastructures and immediately after the earthquake injured and hungry dogs, cats, horses, goats and cattle were found wandering in search of food and water. Emergency Care The ARCH is jointly led by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in partnership with numerous world animal protection organizations including American Humane Association, RSPCA UK, American Veterinary Medical Association, United Animal Nations, Finnish Federation for Animal Welfare and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). or the past year the ARCH team has been working with Haiti government officials and has faced many challenges. From emergency care to prevention programs they have helped some 50,000 animals. Through immediate and long-term initiatives ARCH has delivered at least 75 percent of its aid to Haiti. Immediately after the earthquake veterinary care and relief was provided to surviving animals found wandering the streets or hiding among the wreckage. With the aid of a mobile veterinary clinic ARCH traveled to neighborhoods stricken by the earthquake and provided aid for cats, dogs, goats, horses and farm animals. These animals were vaccinated and treated against parasites also to prevent an outbreak of diarrhea in humans. ------ http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/animal-relief-funding-haiti,1623845.html excerpt - ARCH is headed by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA). In addition to the ASPCA, ARCH consists of a number of animal welfare groups including the American Humane Association, Best Friends, and Kinship Circle. ARCH is the largest effort for animals in Haiti, and the largest international coalition to assist animals in a disaster. The ARCH response team arrived to Haiti 10 days after the earthquake and has since continued to have a presence in Port-au-Prince. "The ASPCA continues to extend its full support to those organizations providing humanitarian relief in this ravaged island nation, and now in the wake of the cholera outbreak and political unrest," said Sayres. "We hope that by addressing the needs of Haiti's animal victims, ARCH will ultimately provide much-needed relief to the entire country, humans and animals alike." ------