IFAW rushes aid in response to catastrophic floods in Central and Eastern Europe

In response, IFAW is stepping in with an emergency grant. Sava's Safe Haven, an animal shelter in Romania's Galati region, is urgently working to help animals in need survive the cold nights and ongoing rain. Homes and fences have been swept away, leaving many animals roaming the streets without shelter. Tragically, many dogs tied up in backyards were unable to escape the rising waters. IFAW's support will help Sava's Safe Haven cover the costs of food, water, and veterinary care for animals in the most affected villages, including Costache Negri and Cudalbi.

Sava's Safe Haven plans to distribute food for pets and farm animals, provide shovels to clear mud, and offer buckets and bowls for water. They will also set up dog and cat houses to protect animals from the elements. In addition to animals, they are also helping people. During one of their rescue missions, they found families without access to clean drinking water, so the team quickly returned with potable water for the community.

The exact number of animals in need is still unclear, but IFAW's support to organisations like Sava's Safe Haven makes it possible for them to continue their lifesaving work. Every bit of help counts as they work tirelessly to care for animals and people affected by this disaster.