Dear Friend of the Animal Welfare Society,

As I'm sure you are all aware, the Republic of Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake late Tuesday afternoon, January 12.

The news has been continuous and has outlined the crisis taking place, affecting both humans and animals. You, like myself, may be considering the options of how we can help this devastated country and its people and pets. At this time, animal issues are secondary to the lives and health of the many many people affected by this tragedy. Help and emergency responses to their plight are accelerating and increasing each hour.  In hours, days, or perhaps weeks attention will finally turn to the animals and their needs in this disaster.

The AWS has established a Fund for Haiti's Animals. Funds collected will be sent, in total, to The Humane Society of The United States' partner organization, Humane Society International.  

On Wednesday evening, we received the following advice from Humane Society International: " Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States are working with other animal welfare and humanitarian organizations to determine how best to assist animals and people affected by the disaster. We have offered our support in providing care to affected animals."

With your help, the Animal Welfare Society, as a trusted organization and its supporters in New England, can have a significant positive impact on the people and animals of Haiti. Several hundred dollars have already been contributed and we respectfully invite you to join us in this international effort.

Please click here to make a secure online donation or send your contribution to:

Animal Welfare Society/Haiti Fund, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, Maine 04094

Thanks for your support of our efforts in helping animals.

 Sincerely,