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Animals affected by Victoria's bushfires

Feb 10 04:26pm

RSPCA shelters and inspectors in Victoria have been working around the clock to provide emergency assistance to animals affected by the bushfires.

Their actions so far include:

Inspectors are working with various government departments to provide emergency care to wildlife, companion animals and livestock.
They are providing temporary accommodation to animals across Victoria. If your pet needs emergency accommodation - please phone 03 9224 2222.
They are delivering emergency pet food to relief centres across Victoria. If you wish to donate items such as pet food, bedding, leads and bowls you can deliver these to your local RSPCA.
The RSPCA will be working to reunite lost pets with their families.

If you are from the Bendigo area, the RSPCA Bendigo adoption centre has been closed. This will increase the RSPCA's capacity to provide emergency assistance to animals affected by the bushfires.

To support the RSPCA's emergency relief effort with assistance or a donation, please go to www.rspcavic.org.

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1. grannydpb - Feb 11 09:50am

My heart goes out to the animals that have been hurt and lost also to their owners who my not know what has been the fate of their pets and companions.
Dianne at Baedigo.

2. babi_missloulou - Feb 11 10:18am

Our property in Glenburn was affected.due to roads closures we haven't been able to get up there to check and see if our horses, cows&alpacas made it through the fire. So yesterday we hired a plane and flew over and the animals are alive!! there is hardly any grass however :( Plz open roads asap !!

3. dalmbarclay - Feb 11 10:49am

Our class at primary school is taking up a collection of pet stuff, bandages and bird feed. Kids, ask your teacher to do the same. I can't afford to give money but my dog can give up her spare lead.

4. brookejones1985 - Feb 11 11:19am

Yesterday (Tuesday) two dogs came onto our farm, they were possibly survivers of the Beechworth fire. A male Golden Lab and a female, black fur, possibly a kelpie x. If you know who there owners are please contact the Alpine Shire in Bright. Kelpie x only had a minor leg injury, lab appeared fine.

5. bonitabarb - Feb 11 03:10pm

My heart goes out to all of you. Fire is just so terrible. My friends and I have sent donations to your RSPCA.

Barbara, Southern California

6. taniabeaton - Feb 11 03:55pm

babi_missloulou - I hope your precious animals continue to survive, and that you can get back there with some feed for all of them. I believe the RSPCA is doing what they can, and I hope they can assist you if your animals need first aid for burns, etc. To others: pls donate to RSPCA Red Cross!

7. jasminerichwol - Feb 11 04:20pm

As a pet lover, I pray for those that are wondering around trying to find their owners. I beliece that all animals have their own natural insticts to protect themselves. Lets hope that all creatures are safe and i cry for those that were not so lucky.
Love Jasmine.

8. gobletracey - Feb 11 10:27pm

I live in Northern Vic. I am in a position to offer free agistment for 2 horses to anyone who is affected by these fires and stuck for what to do. I have neighbours who can do same. We can pick up and drop off when needed. We have horses and live on farms. Phone 0400 010 863..

9. zengweiling78 - Feb 12 10:11am

Maybe more pictures of the animal suffering and injuired caused by the bush fire can be placed up . My heart really goes to all of you . And CHEERS to all the volunteer vet and workers for the animals ! 3 CHEERS TO U ALL .Keep the donation coming in .

Singapore

10. zengweiling78 - Feb 12 10:14am

maybe you can place more pictures of suffering animals affected by the bush fire on net instead of video as we can forward them around . 3 Cheers for those who volunteer , the vet and all who take care of the animals . HIP HIP HURRAY! remember the animals Donate to RSPCA.frm Ling Singapore