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What happens to “Backyard Dogs” on Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays? For the thousands of animals that are chained or trapped outside 24/7 in all kinds of weather extremes, holidays were just another lonely day until PETA joined. Petas Team of Community Animal Project Field Workers helps animals in need, whether in a local backyard, recovering from Hurricane Helene, or all the way in Mexico.
Peta’s life-saving 2024 ending: DOGHOUSE SPARES, Disaster Relief and More!
We provided free spay/castrate operations for thousands of dogs and cats
Our mobile spa/castrating clinic staff sterilized 2,903 animals from October to December 2024. The dog Cohan and the cat Minni were among the 197 animals that Peta’s field workers transported free to and from their free spay/castration agreements.
We also performed acute spay operation for the sweet puppy Khloe, who had Pyometra, a potentially life -threatening uterine infection.
Khloe was one of 24 dogs and cats who received an acute life-saving Pyometra Spay operation from PETA because their guardians could not afford this service on a private practice where estimates run as high as $ 5,000.
We also treated this cat Angel, which was found orphaned and underweight outside. We kept her comfortable until she was big and healthy enough for our veterinarian to remove her injured eye during her spay operation, all at no cost to her grateful guardian.
We improved the life of dogs like Dino that is forced to live outside 24/7
Dino’s owners held him on a short, heavy chain outside without protection against the elements in all kinds of weather.
Fortunately, PETA field workers were able to supply lovable dino with a sturdy wooden dog house and a 15-foot lightweight bonding to replace his chain. Dino was one of the 32 dogs that were kept outdoors 24/7, which we delivered custom -built, isolated dog house.
We helped these animals in need
One of the 567 requests for assistance that Peta received last quarter was to Sonja, a dog suffering from hair loss and painful, inflamed skin.
Our medical staff assessed and treated her skin, and within a few months her fur grew back and she was healthy enough for us to sterilize.
We also trimmed Chihuahua Mix BJ’s overgrown nails at the request of his older guardian. His family was among the 291 guardians we helped keep and look after their animal buddies this holiday season.
Wandra went into Peta’s Animal Internet in Norfolk without an appointment and was looking for help with his older dog, Bear, who seemed to suffer from organ failure after a stroke. We had an honest and empathetic discussion about her options, and Wandra chose to let his beloved companion go and end his suffering. Wandra allowed us to photograph her and bear to share their story. Peta’s animal shelter gave the Bear the dignity of a peaceful death surrounded by family.
Beau was among the 148 animals we killed at no cost to families who could not afford to pay for this vital service at a private veterinary clinic. His guardian was one of the 1,017 constituent families who filled out postcards and asked their state legislators to ensure our ability to offer free relief – a service that only Peta’s Animal Internet offers for free in the region.
Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
We filled a truck with donated supplies and drove seven hours each way to deliver them to a public crisis center in western North Carolina to help residents in the wake of Helene Hurricane.
Peta’s mission goes abroad
We worked with local organizations to organize Spay/Castration Arrangements for Signed Society in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Since we started these programs, we have sterilized more than 4,100 animals in Cancun and 600 in San Juan.
Peta Field Workers gave these dogs and cats a chance to be adopted
Peta found, among other things, home to Abi, Mr. Baker, grappa and toodes during this holiday season.
Among the 105 animal buddies we transferred to our crisis center partners to get a chance of adoption were two hunting dog puppies we found confined in a padlat wire box outdoors, and four cattle dog puppies previously held in a dangerous, dirty path.
We also secured custody of Diamond, which spent months tearled and isolated outside.
We transferred her to Chesapeake Humane Society and Diamond was quickly adopted!
How you can help animals like Dino and Diamond
Support Peta field workers’ vital work to fit “backyard dogs” with a generous donation. You can also sound a ban on binding in your community, joining thousands of other caring individuals throughout the United States and working with elected officials to adopt regulations that prohibit or restrict leaning. To get started, see the current legislation on the rating of dogs in your community.
Dogs should never be left unattended. But when they’re outside and Deviled access to water, food or shelter becomes the situation an emergency –and local authorities should be contacted immediately. If they do not respond, contact PETA for help. Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be accused of crime. Dogs’ well -being – even their lives – can depend on you.