Pets left near Chilean volcano to be fed

Koala · 05-10-2008, 08:37 PM

Pets left near Chilean volcano to be fed

Help is on the way for hundreds of household pets left behind in the wake of a volcano eruption in southern Chile, an animal welfare group says.

The Coalition for Ethical Control of Urban Fauna, which has been critical of the government's attention to stranded animals, said the Emergency Bureau offered to carry food to pets in Chaiten, a town 10 kilometres from the volcano of the same name.

An estimated 450 dogs and 350 cats were left when the town's residents were evacuated after the initial May 2 eruption, the volcano's first in thousands of years.

"They asked us to bring food for the pets, and police and soldiers would feed the animals," Alejandra Cassino, a representative of the animal welfare group, said at a small demonstration in Santiago.

The group is lobbying for access and enough time to retrieve the animals.

"There are some people among us thinking of a commando operation to reach the town," Cassino said.

Authorities have established an exclusion area of 50 kilometres around the volcano, forcibly evicting holdouts included farmers reluctant to abandon livestock.

The government is removing livestock by the hundreds and offering cash payments to owners for animals that do not survive.

Cassino said rescuing cats and dogs would take at least 48 hours, "because we would have to chase the pets, sedate many of them, separate them, put them in cages."

The group's international coordinator, Adriana de La Garza, said soldiers have been feeding the pets occasionally but she had no details.

President Michelle Bachelet visited the region Saturday as the volcano continued to churn out large amounts of ash and smoke, in a cloud that extends for thousands of kilometres east across Argentina and Uruguay.

Koala · 05-10-2008, 08:41 PM

I hope all the pets people left behind can be save and move to a safe place away from the volcano. I hate to think they are left behind to defend for themselves or starve.

PowerON · 05-19-2008, 11:50 AM

Which is important? your life or pet?

I wouldn't have time to take pet with me. Or I'll die.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-19-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerON

Which is important? your life or pet?

I wouldn't have time to take pet with me. Or I'll die.

Well, the danger is over... why can't the pet owners return to get their pets?

WhisperHorse · 05-19-2008, 12:18 PM

I would take my pets along with me than leaving them behind. They are like my own babies, would you dare to leave your baby behind like they did with pets?

05-10-2008, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Koala Cuddly bear Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 4,189	Pets left near Chilean volcano to be fed Pets left near Chilean volcano to be fed Help is on the way for hundreds of household pets left behind in the wake of a volcano eruption in southern Chile, an animal welfare group says. The Coalition for Ethical Control of Urban Fauna, which has been critical of the government's attention to stranded animals, said the Emergency Bureau offered to carry food to pets in Chaiten, a town 10 kilometres from the volcano of the same name. An estimated 450 dogs and 350 cats were left when the town's residents were evacuated after the initial May 2 eruption, the volcano's first in thousands of years. "They asked us to bring food for the pets, and police and soldiers would feed the animals," Alejandra Cassino, a representative of the animal welfare group, said at a small demonstration in Santiago. The group is lobbying for access and enough time to retrieve the animals. "There are some people among us thinking of a commando operation to reach the town," Cassino said. Authorities have established an exclusion area of 50 kilometres around the volcano, forcibly evicting holdouts included farmers reluctant to abandon livestock. The government is removing livestock by the hundreds and offering cash payments to owners for animals that do not survive. Cassino said rescuing cats and dogs would take at least 48 hours, "because we would have to chase the pets, sedate many of them, separate them, put them in cages." The group's international coordinator, Adriana de La Garza, said soldiers have been feeding the pets occasionally but she had no details. President Michelle Bachelet visited the region Saturday as the volcano continued to churn out large amounts of ash and smoke, in a cloud that extends for thousands of kilometres east across Argentina and Uruguay. __________________

05-10-2008, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Koala Cuddly bear Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 4,189	I hope all the pets people left behind can be save and move to a safe place away from the volcano. I hate to think they are left behind to defend for themselves or starve. __________________

05-19-2008, 11:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
PowerON Please don't click me! D: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Would like to live at Fort Davis, TX Posts: 3,480 Blog Entries: 1	Which is important? your life or pet? I wouldn't have time to take pet with me. Or I'll die. __________________ Research before you shoot me.

05-19-2008, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
WhisperHorse Proud Mommy of 8 Furkids Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington state Posts: 6,580	I would take my pets along with me than leaving them behind. They are like my own babies, would you dare to leave your baby behind like they did with pets? __________________ Proud Mommy of my Alexanderia Gayle Born on May 21, 2008 8 lbs 1.4 oz and 21 1/2 inches She's the love of my life.

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