Animal rights advocate group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)-Asia—which has maintained an office in the Philippines for nearly a decade—is continuing its efforts to help some of the animals affected by Typhoon Yolanda.
In the wake of the devastation wrought by the storm, PETA teamed up with Four Paws, a European group of veterinarians. PETA members assisted the vets in delivering first aid treatment, as well as anti-rabies vaccinations to animals left in need.
PETA has coordinated the delivery of food and medication to giraffes and other animals on Calauit Island, a wildlife sanctuary that’s part of Busuanga, Palawan. The animals in the sanctuary were injured by debris that flew during the height of the storm.
(See also: African wildlife at Calauit Reserve hurt in Yolanda)
In Coron, Palwan, PETA is likewise involved in taking care of the animals that were hurt or displaced during the storm. The PETA team is handing out food supplies to people with dogs and cats and giving care to injured or sick animals.
PETA is now also part of a government advisory committee that’s examining how to help animal victims of this and future.
Photo by Mihai Vasile/Four Paws (courtesy of PETA-Asia Pacific)
