Moore, Oklahoma tornado update: special moments as families are reunited with their pets

Submitted by Jason Hart on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 12:35pm
Jennifer Gardner
Tue, 05/28/2013
Jodee Shelper (32) picks up her lost dog at the Animal Rescue Center in the town

Jodee Shelper (32) picks up her lost dog at the Animal Rescue Center in the town of Moore, Oklahoma which was devastated by a tornado.Each time a family is reunited, everyone, the family and the volunteers, have tears in their eyes. It is a pretty special moment to be a part of.

City 2 Surf

Submitted by Ray Bartlett on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 10:29am

Join Sydney’s iconic race and raise funds for IFAW

Join Sydney’s iconic race and raise funds for IFAW

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Fri, 04/06/2012

Science Saving Elephants – International Partnership Helps Preserve Amboseli Elephants

Submitted by Alison Dintino on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 9:10am
Publication Date: 
Tue, 05/28/2013
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Science is taking the lead to secure habitat for elephants and other wildlife in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park.

Press Location: 
Nairobi, Kenya
Press Contact
Press Contact: 
Steve Njumbi (IFAW East Africa)
Leslie Granese (The School for Field Studies, Communications, USA)
Christina Pretorius (IFAW Elephant Programme Communications Lead)
Moses Makonjio Okello, Ph.D. (The School for Field Studies, East Africa)
Contact phone: 
+2520 387 0540 or 387 48744
+1 978 219 5120
+27 21 701 8642
Contact mobile: 
+254 (0) 722 205 556 or (0)733 601 827
+1 978 304 6963
+27 82 330 2558
+254 722 598 884, +254 736 322 088
Contact email: 
snjumbi@ifaw.org
lgranese@fieldstudies.org
cpretorius@ifaw.org
mokello@fieldstudies.org

ASPCA, IFAW, Code 3 Associates, RedRover & SAWA Assist Central OK Humane Society in Caring for Animals Displaced by Violent Tornado in Moore, Okla.

Submitted by Alison Dintino on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 2:02pm
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Fri, 05/24/2013
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ASPCA, IFAW, Code 3 Associates, RedRover & SAWA Assist Central OK Humane Societ

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), at the request of Central Oklahoma Humane Society (OK Humane) in Oklahoma City, Okla., has dispatched its disaster response team to assist with shelter operations as the facility experiences an influx of animals affected by the devastating tornado that hit Moore, Okla. on May 20.

Press Location: 
New York
Press Contact
Press Contact: 
Mike Booth (IFAW HQ)
Kerry Branon (IFAW HQ)
Contact phone: 
+1 (508) 744-2076
+1 (508) 744-2068
Contact email: 
mbooth@ifaw.org
kbranon@ifaw.org

The California state legislature is preparing to vote on the Bobcat Protection Act

Submitted by Jason Hart on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 1:46pm
Tracy Coppola
Tue, 05/28/2013
The number of bobcats being trapped and killed has doubled since 2010.

The number of bobcats being trapped and killed has doubled since 2010. Photo by Annica Kreuter6.3.13 UPDATE: I’m pleased to report that the bill passed the State Assembly the eve of May 30 with flying colors! Thank you to IFAW members for taking action—the alert was superbly timed.

Finding a way to secure the future of koalas

Submitted by Jason Hart on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 1:10pm
Josey Sharrad
Mon, 05/27/2013
The koala is one of Australia’s most recognisable animals yet, the species is in

Koala patient at Koala Hospital Port Macquarie.According to a global IFAW poll, the koala is one of Australia’s most recognisable and most loved animals.  Yet, despite its fame, the species is in dire trouble, but there is hope. 

Helping pets and owners reunite in the aftermath of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado

Submitted by J.C. Bouvier on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 12:59pm
Jennifer Gardner
Fri, 05/24/2013
Survivors of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado comb through the debris. c. IFAW/Stewar

Survivors of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado comb through the debris. c. IFAW/Stewart CookAt the request Central Oklahoma Humane Society (OK Humane), I arrived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma today to help them reunite pets and their owners who were separated by the massive Moore tornado that plowed through the central part of the state on May 20 (Monday).

Helping pets and owners reunite in the aftermath of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado

Submitted by J.C. Bouvier on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 12:49pm
Jennifer Gardner
Fri, 05/24/2013
Survivors of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado comb through the debris. c. IFAW/Stewar

Survivors of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado comb through the debris. c. IFAW/Stewart CookAt the request Central Oklahoma Humane Society (OK Humane), I arrived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma today to help them reunite pets and their owners who were separated by the massive Moore tornado that plowed through the central part of the state on May 20 (Monday).

Helping pets and owners reunite in the aftermath of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado

Submitted by J.C. Bouvier on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 12:40pm
Jennifer Gardner
Fri, 05/24/2013
Survivors of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado comb through the debris. c. IFAW/Stewar

Survivors of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado comb through the debris. c. IFAW/Stewart CookAt the request Central Oklahoma Humane Society (OK Humane), I arrived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma today to help them reunite pets and their owners who were separated by the massive Moore tornado that plowed through the central part of the state on May 20 (Monday).

Community Ranger graduations mark a proud moment in helping protect Amboseli elephants

Submitted by Jason Hart on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 12:37pm
Evan Mkala
Tue, 05/28/2013
The graduates with Chairman Leturesh

The graduates with Chairman Leturesh.The loud voice of the parade commander and a booming brass band fill the air, competing with the melodies of chirping birds.