Major winter storm Uri has brought extreme cold to Houston, endangering the lives of millions of humans and animals. Disruptions to electrical, gas, and water distribution systems have further complicated the situation, making it difficult for responders to adequately treat and care for animals injured or otherwise affected by the harsh conditions.
GreaterGood.org disaster response staff are soliciting donations for the following items to assist veterinarians and other responders in caring for the sudden influx of animals endangered by the storm and its after-effects.
For additional information about logistics coordination, please contact Melissa Vecera at melissavecera@greatergood.org.
The Pet Leadership Council Giving Network is a collaboration between the Pet Leadership Council and GreaterGood.org‘s RescueBank to connect pet care companies with companion animals in need of supplies and other resources. It provides a fast and effective way to mobilize the pet industry to respond to crises and to ensure that pets in need receive the care they deserve.
Organizations register to become Giving Network partners. Giving Network partners will receive periodic updates from the Giving Network, including action alerts about pets in need.
Partners can submit donation offers via the Giving Network dashboard. Submitted donation offers are reviewed by a member of the Giving Network team to attempt to find a suitable recipient.
Once a suitable donation/recipient match has been found, RescueBank will coordinate the pickup and transport of supplies from the location specified by the donor to a regional distribution center operated by a RescueBank affiliate.
After the donation has been delivered to a regional distribution center of RescueBank affiliate, pre-qualified not-for-profit organizations in the area are notified. These organizations pay a small, weight-based handling fee to pick up the supplies. This fee is waived for law enforcement and disaster-related activity.
The resources provided by your organization can make all the difference for animals in need. To get started today, sign up or log in below.