{"id":57100,"date":"2017-09-18T09:54:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-hsi-and-h3-foundation-launch-animal-rescue-relief-initiative-for-british-virgin-islands-in-aftermath-of-hurricane-irma\/"},"modified":"2017-09-18T09:56:04","modified_gmt":"2017-09-18T13:56:04","slug":"hsi-y-la-h3-foundation-lanzan-una-iniciativa-de-rescate-y-socorro-de-animales-para-las-islas-virgenes-britanicas-tras-el-huracan-irma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/hsi-y-la-h3-foundation-lanzan-una-iniciativa-de-rescate-y-socorro-de-animales-para-las-islas-virgenes-britanicas-tras-el-huracan-irma\/","title":{"rendered":"HSI and H\/3 Foundation launch animal rescue &amp; relief initiative for British Virgin Islands in aftermath of Hurricane Irma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">STAMFORD, Conn.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 15, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Global animal charities Humane Society International\u00a0and H\/3 Foundation Inc. have launched an animal rescue and relief initiative in the <span class=\"xn-location\">British Virgin Islands<\/span>, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma. The initial members of an emergency veterinary team have already arrived on the island of Tortola.\u00a0Additional HSI veterinarians and technicians, as well as H\/3 Foundation volunteers, are scheduled to arrive over the next several days, bringing crucial supplies including food, carriers, hay for farm animals and equipment to support the rescue efforts. <\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpge9b1left\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpge9b1left\" title=\" \" style=\"HEIGHT: 51px; WIDTH: 400px\" border=\"0\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\" src=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/556283\/H3_Foundation_Logo.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The organisations will also evacuate lost and displaced dogs and cats, and work to reunite families separated from their pets.\u00a0HSI and H\/3 Foundation\u00a0are working to secure airlift and logistics to bring lost and stray animals from the BVI to shelters in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, while setting up local BVI veterinary clinics to provide emergency care and treatment for animal victims.\u00a0Because many people in BVI, like caring individuals everywhere, find it extremely difficult to evacuate without their beloved pets,\u00a0HSI and H\/3 Foundation\u00a0will work to immediately facilitate the travel certifications required for such animals.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Spencer B. Haber<\/span>, H\/3 Foundation&#8217;s founder and chairman, commented, &#8220;The BVI has always been a special community of generous and resourceful people, with a deep connection to the magical place they call home \u2013 and with the animals who share that home. Since I first visited many decades ago, the BVI and its people have favoured us with their friendship, hospitality and grace. So it is now our honour to be able to give something back \u2013 both in addressing an urgent, immediate need, but also as the first step in working together as a community to rebuild an even better BVI in the coming years. Having come to know the BVI spirit over the last 30+ years, I am confident that this community will emerge from this tragic period even stronger than it was before.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The devastation seen in these islands is heart-breaking,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Adam Parascandola<\/span>, director of animal protection and crisis response at HSI.\u00a0&#8220;With almost all buildings badly damaged or gone, we know Hurricane Irma has affected many animals, including pets and farm animals, as well as the human population of the BVI. Following disasters, we typically find lost and bewildered animals, suffering from injuries, hunger, and dehydration\/shock, and in need of immediate care. Our emergency responders and veterinary specialists have already started to evaluate the animal-related needs and challenges on the ground and will help to evacuate pets as needed.&#8221;\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><b>About HSI<\/b>: <\/p>\n<p>Humane Society International and its partner organisations together constitute one of the world&#8217;s largest animal protection organisations. For more than 25 years, HSI has been working for the protection of all animals through the use of science, advocacy, education and hands on programs. \u00a0Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty worldwide \u2013 on the Web at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hsi.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">hsi.org<\/a>. HSI has considerable experience in global disaster response. For example, HSI animal rescue and veterinary teams responded to the 2015 earthquake in <span class=\"xn-location\">Nepal<\/span>; the 2015 floods in <span class=\"xn-location\">Chennai, India<\/span>; the 2016 earthquake in <span class=\"xn-location\">Ecuador<\/span>; Hurricane Matthew in <span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti<\/span> in 2016, as well as the 2010 earthquake in <span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti<\/span>. \u00a0Humane Society International is approved by the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.give.org\/charity-reviews\/national\/animal-protection\/humane-society-international-in-washington-dc-22447\" rel=\"nofollow\">Better Business Bureau<\/a> for all 20 standards for charity accountability. Our American affiliate, The Humane Society of <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, was voted by Guidestar&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myphilanthropedia.org\/blog\/2011\/08\/24\/humane-society-of-the-united-states-hsus-1-expert-identified-animal-rights-and-welfare-nonprofit\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Philanthropedia<\/a> experts as the #1 high-impact animal protection group and named by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/assets\/pdfs\/about\/worth_top_10_fiscally_responsible_charities.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">Worth Magazine<\/a> as one of the 10 most fiscally responsible charities in the <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>To support Humane Society International, please make a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/donate.hsi.org\/ea-action\/action?ea.client.id=104&amp;ea.campaign.id=16153&amp;ea.tracking.id=PR&amp;_ga=2.115324431.90181772.1505136504-365632023.1484145223\" rel=\"nofollow\">monthly donation<\/a>, or give in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hsi.org\/donation\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">another way<\/a>. And see our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hsi.org\/action\/toolkit\/25_actions_help_animals.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">25 ways you can help animals<\/a>. Your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/donate.hsi.org\/ea-action\/action?ea.client.id=104&amp;ea.campaign.id=16153&amp;ea.tracking.id=PR\" rel=\"nofollow\">donation<\/a>\u00a0 enables our Animal Rescue Team to respond at a moment&#8217;s notice, and to provide urgent and necessary care to animals in this and other disasters. Thank you for your generous support to Humane Society International. <\/p>\n<p>HSI Media Contact:\u00a0Raul Arce-Contreras, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.h2cp.com\/owa\/redir.aspx?REF=CCw00wUuZAfpkzC8C618RGAo5tXS0nAU_8cKFxjuLDuQf0GyhPnUCAFtYWlsdG86cmNvbnRyZXJhc0BodW1hbmVzb2NpZXR5Lm9yZw..\" rel=\"nofollow\">rcontreras@humanesociety.org<\/a>, +1 301-721-6440<\/p>\n<p><b>About H\/3 Foundation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Founded by <span class=\"xn-person\">Spencer B. Haber<\/span> in 2014, the H\/3 Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation dedicated to creating game-changing progress on animal welfare and associated issues globally.\u00a0To that end, H\/3&#8217;s primary focus is on creating and funding media projects, including the production and co-production of feature-length and short documentary films that directly impact the way people relate to animals and the environment.\u00a0H\/3&#8217;s other important initiatives include funding and developing humane education curricula, a myriad of direct action projects and support for animal rescue and first-responder organizations.<\/p>\n<p>H\/3 Media Contact: <span class=\"xn-person\">Julia Schneider<\/span>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:jschneider@h3foundation.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">jschneider@h3foundation.org<\/a>, +1 203-569-4700<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/556283\/H3_Foundation_Logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/556283\/H3_Foundation_Logo.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  H\/3 Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">STAMFORD, Conn.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 15, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Global animal charities Humane Society International\u00a0and H\/3 Foundation Inc. have launched an animal rescue and relief initiative in the <span class=\"xn-location\">British Virgin Islands<\/span>, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma. 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