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I am lucky enough to be living in a part of SE Queensland (the Sunshine Coast) that managed to avoid devastation from the recent floods. I was so very lucky to not be badly affected by the recent QLD floods - my husband and I are safe, our pets are safe, and our home and online gift business are safe. For this I am incredibly grateful. So many others around the country weren't so lucky, and my thoughts go out to them at this horrible, horrible time.
I must say though that I am also incredibly grateful this week for living in a country that is full of compassionate, caring, hardworking Aussies. So many people around the country have been doing everything they can to help those in need, and I think every Aussie at the moment must be feeling appreciative for the true mateship that is being shown by fellow Aussies.
I think everyone is pretty aware at the moment of how to help people who have lost everything in the floods. While I don't mean to diminish their losses at all, I do think that more awareness needs to be made of the plight of pets, livestock and wildlife in these types of extreme situations. Animal shelters like the RSPCA and others unfortunately will not receive disaster relief from the government, so they must rely entirely on the hearts and wallets of the public in Australia and internationally.
If you would like to help out those animals and carers in need at this tough time, here are some of the ways to do so:
Help to rebuild destroyed animal shelters and save animals in shelters by donating to the RSPCA - http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/
Report lost and found pets at http://lostfound.rspcaqld.org.au/ or at http://qldfloodanimals.weebly.com
Also use Facebook pages like:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PET-Reconnect/133387260057638 or http://www.facebook.com/pages/2011-Queensland-Animal-Flood-Victims/184929128198439 or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reuniting-pets-people-separated-in-SEQ-floods/179304102104214
Queensland Horse Council will be handling the lost and found register for horses. http://www.qldhorsecouncil.com/default.aspx
Also list them at http://qldfloodanimals.weebly.com
Make a donation to help with running costs; offer foster services to animals in need; or give a 'forever home' to a fantastic pet from shelters such as:
RSPCA - http://www.rspcaqld.org.au
Animal Welfare League - http://www.awlqld.com.au/
Brisbane Valley Cat Rescue - http://www.brisbanevalleycatrescue.com/donations.htm
Equine Assistance Appeal http://questequinewelfare.org/equine-flood-assistance.htm
Best Friends Rescue http://www.bestfriendsrescue.com/
Wildlife organisations will also be needing our help, as we just start to get an idea of the devastation caused to wildlife in flood affected areas. There is a huge loss of habitat for many animals after the floods and many wildlife will need medical care, food and shelter. The best way to help wildlife right now is to donate money that can be used for food drops or medical care as necessary. To help, make a donation at:
QLD Wildfife Rehabilitation Council APPEAL – http://www.qwrc.org.au
Wildlife Protection Association APPEAL - http://www.kangaroo-protection-coalition.com/floodwildlife.html
If you find injured or displaced wildlife call your local vet and ask for the number of the local wildlife rescue group. Minimise handling of wildlife and place in a dark, quiet room if possible.
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