About the Author
Kitty Block is the chief executive officer and president of Humane World for Animals, as well as the chief executive officer of Humane World Action Fund.
Helping animals recover after Chile’s forest fires
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Rocky, a dog saved from Chile’s forest fires, wears a burn garment that helps heal the skin, and he receives gentle pats, which help him heal emotionally.
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Our disaster relief team does not shy away from challenging conditions when it comes to helping animals and their families. In 2020, they responded to animals’ needs following the devastation wrought
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Cats rescued from a large-scale breeder case undergo veterinary exams and relax at a care facility operated by the HSUS on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.
Last week, in Chesterfield County, Virginia, local authorities arrived at a residence to serve a search and seizure warrant. Our Animal Rescue Team was on the scene to help the Virginia Attorney
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After Hurricane Idalia, our team set up a supply distribution center in Madison County, Florida. Over Labor Day weekend, we distributed pet food and supplies to 350 households, helping nearly 1,400 animals, including dogs, cats, cows, chickens and squirrels.
Update: By the time our team departed the area in mid-September, 872 families were served during our response effort, including 9,083 animals. When we learned that Hurricane Idalia would likely make