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When disaster strikes, animals need urgent help

 

In an emergency, every second counts

Across Australia, wildlife emergencies are becoming more frequent and more severe, with bushfires, floods, extreme heat and ongoing habitat loss leaving animals injured, orphaned and fighting for their lives.

In these moments, animals cannot escape fast enough or find help on their own. They are scared, confused and injured, and they rely entirely on support being there when it matters most, and without immediate rescue and care, many will not survive.

Your support helps ensure that when disaster strikes, trained responders, equipped shelters and critical resources are already in place and ready to act before it’s too late.

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When care arrives in time

When disaster strikes and extreme weather overwhelms fragile habitats, animals don’t understand what’s happening. They only know fear, and the overwhelming instinct to protect their young.

During Victoria’s devastating fires earlier this year, rescuers found a mother kangaroo huddled with her two sons on the fireground. She was trying to shield them from smoke and heat, and had stayed with them through the danger, as mothers do.

That mother, later named Casie, was brought into care where her burns and smoke inhalation were treated. Carers then made an unexpected discovery: a tiny joey hidden in her pouch.

Despite devoted efforts, Casie and her smallest joey didn’t survive. But because help arrived in time and trained rescuers, equipment and medicines were ready, her two sons lived.

Logan and Humphrey survived because care was there when it was needed most. This is what wildlife emergencies look like, and why preparedness matters.

Give today and be there when animals need help most.

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Joy and Bliss, two bare-nosed wombats, were orphaned when their mum was killed by a car. They received critical care at a Humane World for Animals–funded rehabilitation sanctuary that is part of our Wildlife Land Trust network. Now released on this protected land, they are free to live safely in the wild.

  • How are donations used?

    Around 70% goes directly to our animal protection projects and conservation work in Australia and overseas. Donations are used to fund our animal protection and wildlife projects supporting wildlife rescue centres, rehabilitation and release programs for endangered wild animals, and the investigation of wildlife crime. Your contributions allow us to deliver disaster relief efforts where and when they are needed. Donations made to disaster appeals are restricted to funding disaster response, except for new monthly donations which help to fund ongoing work to protect animals.

  • How do I change/cancel my regular monthly gift?

    You can make changes or cancel your regular monthly gift at any time by calling us on 1800 333 737 or sending an email to animaldefenderau@humaneworld.org. We can update your credit card or bank account information, adjust the amount of your monthly gift and ensure we’re sending you the information you want to receive.

  • Is my donation tax-deductible?

    Yes. All donations to Humane World for Animals of $2 or more are tax deductible (Australia only).

  • What percentage of my donation goes to Humane World’s animal protection and environmental projects?

    We make every effort dedicate at least 70% of our funds directly to animal protection and conservation efforts. We invest about 20% in fundraising to attract new supporters and ensure we have funds to invest in the most urgent animal protection campaigns, and approximately 10% is allocated to operational expenses, ensuring our projects and campaigns are delivered efficiently.

  • What can I do to help?

    We are a community-funded organisation and rely on donors to support our work. The easiest and most effective way to contribute is to become an Animal Defender with a monthly recurring donation. Alternatively you can give a single donation today using our secure website.


    We also activate our community of supporters to write to politicians and sign petitions that we use to influence positive change for animals. Visit our Get Involved page to learn more.

  • Will you protect my privacy?

    Yes. Humane World for Animals values and respects all individuals and organisations seeking to donate time, money or resources to our organisation. We will not disclose information that you may give us, such as your name, address, e-mail address or telephone number, to any third party companies, unless we have your consent. We may disclose your personal information to third party service providers, such as mailing houses, for the sole purpose of assisting with the preparation of our own communications. Read more in our privacy policy.

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