Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to ever strike Jamaica, unleashed catastrophic flooding, deadly winds and brutal devastation across the island.
At this very moment, countless terrified animals are stranded, injured, trapped and fighting for their lives amid the chaos.
This Category 5 hurricane, with winds reaching 185 miles per hour (300km/h), tore through communities, destroying homes and cutting off roads. Floodwaters are rising fast, and thousands of pets and street animals are in immediate danger.
Make an emergency donation now to support our life-saving first response efforts.
For the nation’s animals, the situation is extremely critical, as relief efforts focus on saving human lives. At Network for Animals, we are committed to saving the forgotten animal victims of this tragedy, and we are preparing to rush emergency support to Jamaica the moment conditions allow.
We must be ready to act the instant it’s safe to deploy.
Your donation today will help us rush vital aid for:
- Rescue and relief missions for trapped and stranded animals
- Emergency veterinary care for the injured and sick
- Food and fresh water for starving animals left with nothing
- Transport and recovery support for displaced and orphaned animals
While we are still assessing the situation, we know that the storm has dealt a devastating blow to animals and the organizations dedicated to saving them. We must be ready to leap into action in the days to come, which will no doubt reveal horrific scenes of collapsed shelters, flooded vet clinics and countless animals suffering in the wreckage.
We cannot wait. We must be ready to respond immediately.
Please, contribute as much as you can towards our emergency rescue and relief efforts for Jamaica’s shell-shocked animals.
Your compassion will help ensure animals are not forgotten in the disaster.
Every moment counts – and every dollar or pound helps us save lives.
