Animals and the War on Terrorism

Written by Abhishek J

Thursday, 07 September 2006 20:33

On Tuesday, September 11 2001, the world changed forever. The Humane Society of Canada is working to help people with their animals

One of many search and rescue teams looking for survivors and victims

Since those awful events of last Tuesday, September 11, 2001, the HSC has been very busy on a number of fronts.

Please read our release, Humanity Under Attack , for details of our activities. We have compiled a list of Resources, Contacts, Testimonials, and other useful items, noted below:

Resources

Vet Clinics in New York City

Animal Shelters in New York City

Canadian Blood Services Agency which can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-236-6283

American Red Cross by calling toll free 1-800-help now

New York Blood Center

Pet Friendly Hotels

If your pet is lost, call 1-888-LOST-123 or (718) 272-7200

HSC Disaster Relief CheckList

To Donate

The Humane Society of Canada has activated its Emergency Rescue Fund. We also have many useful items available in our OnLine Store, including our Animal First Aid Kit

Police

The RCMP by calling toll free 1-888-349-9963

INTERPOL

Reports and Correspondence

This account of a blind man escaping the WTC

This letter talks about animals left behind

This letter discusses the need for funds to help the rescue-animals

This article appeared in the Halifax Herald about a dog that found a survivor

This letter from the ASPCA

America: The Good Neighbour , which appeared recently in the Toronto Sun newspaper; a reprint of a CFRB radio broadcast by Gordon Sinclair which was first heard on the 5th of June, 1973 and became a part of history when it appeared in the Congressional Record.

Read our Special Report to see how terrorism is affecting animals worldwide