Last Chance for Animals (LCA) is a member of the Animal Relief
Coalition for Haiti (ARCH), which is jointly led by the World
Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the
International Fund for Animals Welfare (IFAW).
ARCH is a coalition of the world’s leading animal protection
organizations working together to bring aid to as many animals,
and in as short a time, as possible. Governmental resources and
relief agencies are mobilizing and addressing the massive
humanitarian crisis. Helping animals in disaster stricken Haiti
is ARCH’s way of helping Haiti return to normalcy as early as
possible - as animals play a very vital role in the rebuilding
of communities.
WATCH THIS VIDEO OF WORK IN HAITI! (VIDEO PROJECT FUNDED BY LCA)
After the massive earthquake struck Haiti on January 12th, 2010,
the Haitian government formally requested assistance from ARCH,
and the ARCH field team arrived in Haiti on January 23rd, 2010
to begin assessing the animal situation and providing direct
care.
ARCH is delivering relief in stages. IFAW and WSPA’s Disaster
Operations are coordinating the efforts of the coalition on the
ground in Haiti. Teams are rotating through the country every
one to two weeks and include such specialists as veterinarians
and animal control experts. The first stage was delivering
immediate first-aid to companion animals. The next stages will
be vaccinating animals to stop the spread of disease, especially
rabies and anthrax. Only about 100,000 Haitian dogs out of an
estimated population of 500,000 were vaccinated against rabies
last year. ARCH field responders will administer vaccinations
and emergency care and address other animal needs from a mobile
veterinary clinic.
The ARCH team has been meeting with officials from the Haitian
government as well as international agencies, such as the United
Nations, to define the country’s most pressing animal-related
problems, as well as identifying options for a wide-ranging,
long-term plan which includes options for creating and improving
infrastructure for veterinary care, a large-scale vaccination
program and animal population control services.
“We had not considered including animals in the plans we’re
working up now, but after meeting the ARCH team, we can see that
it would be good to do so,” said Jean Marie Claude Germain, the
Haitian Minister of Environment, “In addition to preventing
deforestation and protecting our water reserves, we are also
discussing the need for a vaccination program in order to
prevent the spread of diseases amongst the animal populations.”
For updated information on the ARCH coalition,
CLICK here.
ARCH Members
• World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
• International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
• American Humane Association
• Best Friends Animal Society
• RSPCA (UK)
• In Defense of Animals
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Veterinary Medical Foundation
• Antigua and Barbuda Human Society
• ASPCA
• United Animal Nations
• Kinship Circle
• One Voice
• Swiss Animal Protection
• Palo Alto Humane Society (PAHS)
• People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
• Finnish Federation for Animal Welfare Associations
• Animal Medical Care Foundation (AMCF)
• Petfinder Foundation
• Mayhew International
• Last Chance for Animals (LCA)
HELP ANIMALS IN HAITI! - LCA IS PART OF ARCH 
