A Noah's Ark of animals rescued from Hawaii lava
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) - When hundreds of residents of Hawaii's Big Island fled their homes after the Kilauea volcano erupted, some left behind not only most of their belongings, but also their beloved pets.
In the two weeks since fountains of lava and poisonous gas spewed from the volcano, volunteers have made heroic efforts to retrieve a veritable Noah's Ark of dogs and cats, geese and ducks, cows and goats, horses, cattle and exotic birds. Many were reuniting with their owners at evacuation shelters.
The animal-friendly Red Cross shelter in Pahoa, a town about 25 miles (40 km) east of the volcano, has about 100 dogs and 30 cats, along with bunnies, birds and pigs, said Burgandy Singleton, a Hawaii Island Humane Society volunteer.
"Quite the crazy farm right now," Singleton said. "We are housing everything from wee little creatures to ginormous beasts and no trouble. With that many personalities mixing it up, it’s been amazing.”
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We haven't heard much on the news about this devasting disaster in Hawaii. Many have lost everything. I am soooo pleased that groups are going in to rescue these animals!
I feel when we show our love for animals, we show our love to the universe/God and uplift our own souls. We often look at the bad out there. I wanted to showcase some "good" for a change.
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) - When hundreds of residents of Hawaii's Big Island fled their homes after the Kilauea volcano erupted, some left behind not only most of their belongings, but also their beloved pets.
In the two weeks since fountains of lava and poisonous gas spewed from the volcano, volunteers have made heroic efforts to retrieve a veritable Noah's Ark of dogs and cats, geese and ducks, cows and goats, horses, cattle and exotic birds. Many were reuniting with their owners at evacuation shelters.
The animal-friendly Red Cross shelter in Pahoa, a town about 25 miles (40 km) east of the volcano, has about 100 dogs and 30 cats, along with bunnies, birds and pigs, said Burgandy Singleton, a Hawaii Island Humane Society volunteer.
"Quite the crazy farm right now," Singleton said. "We are housing everything from wee little creatures to ginormous beasts and no trouble. With that many personalities mixing it up, it’s been amazing.”
Full story at site
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We haven't heard much on the news about this devasting disaster in Hawaii. Many have lost everything. I am soooo pleased that groups are going in to rescue these animals!
I feel when we show our love for animals, we show our love to the universe/God and uplift our own souls. We often look at the bad out there. I wanted to showcase some "good" for a change.
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