Hawaii
In August 2023, freak wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui, claiming an unknown number of animal lives and leaving thousands severely injured and struggling to survive.
Thanks to the support of our donors, we were able to rush critical funds to the Maui Humane Society to bolster their rescue-and-evacuation missions. Birds were left with singed wings, marine life choked on polluted water, and frightened animals were saved moments from disaster. When disaster strikes, we are there – and will continue to be there when increasingly extreme weather events cause wildfires, floods and storms around the world.
We worked to rescue, rehabilitate and relocate as many helpless animal victims as possible
Mexico
Fiona Animal Refuge (FAR)
In Hidalgo, Network for Animals supports the Fiona Animal Refuge (FAR), an animal shelter that focuses on reducing overpopulation and animal abuse. We provide FAR with a monthly grant to assist with food and essential veterinary care for street dogs. Recently, we provided funding for doggy wheelchairs for the paralyzed dogs who live there.
Weso (pictured above) was saved by the Fiona Animal Refuge (FAR) from deplorable conditions. His horrific injuries included two broken legs. NFA supports FAR in its work to help Mexican street dogs.
Uruguay, Montevideo
We have supported Montevideo’s A.P.A. El Refugio animal shelter since 2018. With no support from local authorities, the shelter tirelessly cares for 360 street dogs and 40 cats. Network for Animals helps cover the monthly cost of expensive food and specialist medical care. In recent years, El Refugio has been overwhelmed by gangsters, fire and flooding, and we provide the shelter with emergency funding for essential supplies during times of crisis. We have also helped rush vital medications and fund specialist veterinary care for elderly and disabled dogs in their care.
Sick dogs at the El Refugio shelter in Montevideo, Uruguay
Australia
We were among the very first international organizations to provide on-the-ground help when devastating bushfires in Australia killed a billion animals in 2020. We focused on flying foxes because they birth once a year, and with extreme heat and fires killing countless thousands, an entire generation was at risk. We provided funding for specialized food and care for flying fox cubs and continued to help until they were returned to the wild.
We provided funding for specialized food and care for flying-fox cubs.