Animals, also victims of Dana in Spain: this is how they seek to help them

Faced with one of the worst disasters that Valencia and Spain have ever experienced, help and efforts to repair the damage are starting to arrive as the days go by.

Animals victimized by the Dana are also the recipients of collaborations and aid coming from all over the country. Learn about the current situation and what shelters and caregivers are asking for.

The catastrophic Dana

The storm was caused by climate change and unleashed an unimaginable tragedy up to that day. It claimed the lives of at least 200 people and left practically irreparable material damage as well.

Torrential rains and storms caused flooding in several locations, leaving thousands of people without electricity.

Animals victimized by Dana: what happens now

🐶Esta rehala de perros de caza en Aldaia (Valencia) fue arrasada por la DANA.

💀Al menos cuatro perros murieron y otros tantos están desaparecidos.

❌La típica e imprudente práctica que tiene el colectivo de cazadores de construir zulos y cheniles para animales en medio de… pic.twitter.com/qfjcurbijW

— PACMA (@PartidoPACMA) November 5, 2024

Amidst the chaos and despair caused by such a disaster, an uncountable number of animals also perished and suffered during these days of terror.

The rain-fueled floods overflowed rivers, flooded shelters, and affected an undetermined number of animals.

Facing the lack of action protocols and inaction denounced by the authorities, people began to evacuate animals and collaborate with protection entities.

Extremely sad images circulated of the shelters, which in many cases were also destroyed. Many were able to rescue the animals, as reported, but many others still need help.

The call from the veterinary college

In order to help their colleagues and the animals affected by this catastrophe, the Official College of Veterinarians of Valencia (ICOVV), for example, made a call for solidarity.

“Any help can make a difference,” they assure on their website. They ask for “donations of veterinary and office supplies, as well as financial contributions aimed at the recovery of the affected centers.”

Following this path, the ICOVV informed the population about the different ways to provide support and manage it, including creating a list of centers to help animals affected by Dana. From offering psychological support and recommendations for insurance claims.