Earthquake Response In Christchurch, New Zealand
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THE NZVA has been contacting veterinary clinics in the Christchurch area and established the following:2957 views
Posted
24th February, 2011 10h04
- a small number of companion animals have been presented to clinics with minor injuries (cuts, abrasions etc) generally and a few animals with fractures
- many animals are distressed and tranquilizers have been sold to many clients
- most clinics are operative - some have power and water, others have one or the other, most have had communications, although 3-4 clinics were not able to be contacted.
- 4 clinics are closed because of damage
- clinics have not been overwhelmed with injured animals
- equine practices report that there have been no reports of injuries to horses
- the Christchurch after hours clinic has been relocated to a suburban clinic as it has no power, or water and has structural damage
- some 'stray' cats and dogs have been brought into clinics - some have been reported to the SPCA, some have been reunited with owners because of microchips and others have sent home with the clients who have brought them in.
- check if there are any apartment buildings in the CBD that have been damaged and/or may have pets trapped inside - not clear yet if these apartment buildings would have been evacuated. Christchurch does not have a large amount of inner city apartment buildings though
- check with welfare centres to ascertain if evacuees have turned up with pets or service dogs
- check if rescue dogs need specific veterinary attention which cannot be provided by Christchurch veterinarians
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