Over 1,500 pets have been rescued to date for the reason that twin earthquakes hit southern Türkiye, a non-profit group mentioned Thursday.
“More than three weeks after the deadly earthquake in Türkiye, the animal rescue team from Humane Society International is still finding dogs and cats alive in abandoned apartments, damaged buildings or wandering the streets,” the Humane Society International (HSI) mentioned in an announcement.
“The animal charity estimates that more than 1,500 animals―dogs, cats, rabbits, goldfish, a rooster, budgies, reptiles and more―have been brought to receive medical care at just the three main veterinary field clinics set up by local veterinarians and groups in the city of Antakya, where HSI’s team is working,” the assertion added.
The group estimates that tens of 1000’s of animals throughout the nation have perished.
HSI additionally mentioned that a lot of the animals being rescued and offered medical care “have suffered cuts, bruises, infected wounds, infected eyes, dehydration, starvation and shock.”
“Unbelievably, despite most of these animals seeming to have had little to no access to food or water, they have survived against the odds,” HSI added.
“The animals we’re finding still alive are often in abandoned and damaged apartments, where they’ve been all alone throughout this disaster. I can only imagine how frightening it must have been for them enduring four earthquakes over the past couple of weeks, and also experiencing the deafening drone of helicopters overhead,” mentioned Kelly Donithan, HSI’s director of animal catastrophe response.
“When I think of how nervous my own animals are at home when there are loud bangs like fireworks, it’s heartbreaking to think how traumatized these animals must have been. Now they’re getting all the love and care they need to heal, but every day we’re finding more amidst the rubble and wreckage,” she added.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
