All Press Releases for Animal rescue

IFAW rushes animal rescue teams to Taiwan following Typhoon Morakot
17th August 2009
IFAW is responding to a cry for help by local groups currently working to save animals affected by the storm. Reports indicate that at least 10 animal shelters were damaged, leaving more than 1,000 dogs trapped by floods and more than 100 dogs drowne Read more »
IFAW to help animals affected by record floods in North Dakota
27th March 2009
The Red River in Fargo broke a 112-year-old record by climbing past 40.33 feet, the highest the river has ever been measured. The latest reports expect the river to crest at 43.5 feet for 5 days. The city’s main dike has been fortified to 43 Read more »
Wildlife Fire Survivors not Forgotten
17th February 2009
The number of animals being brought in for treatment has risen dramatically over the past few days as survivors emerge from the fire zones in search of food and water.  Many have terrible burns, dehydration and wounds from fleeing the fires. Read more »
IFAW helps Australia’s wildfire animal victims
11th February 2009
The team, led by IFAW Emergency Responder, Tania Duratovic, arrived on the scene yesterday and has hit the ground running by helping local wildlife carers with search and rescue operations, providing treatment, food and vet supplies.  Workin Read more »
IFAW responds to Fiji floods
20th January 2009
“The floods have been an overwhelming disaster for the people of Fiji. IFAW is pleased to be invited to work along side humanitarian relief efforts to save animals and minimize suffering in this time of crisis,” sa Read more »
38 smuggled Gyrfalcons seized and released back to wild on Kamchatka Peninsula.
14th November 2008
The birds were seized by the local road police. The Gyrfalcons had been transported in a lorry of the local construction workers, the birds were then wrapped with fabric bandages with non-transparent caps on their heads – a typical “sm Read more »