Help A Paw is now able to race to the rescue of more pets in need thanks to the launch of its new Animal Ambulance service!
Somerset West, South Africa (15 February 2024) — Help A Paw recently shared word of an incredible update in the world of animal rescues—the launch of its new Animal Ambulance Service!
According to the animal rescue service, in many communities, animals often can’t get the help they desperately need because their owners say they do not have transport to get to the necessary facilities. On the other side of the coin, many rescuers have full time jobs and cannot be on call for pick-ups as much as they wish they could.
“We get on average 10 to 20 requests [regarding] sick pets a day,”says Help A Paw, who mention the sad reality that some animals will lie in ailing conditions for days because of their owners’ lack of transport.
“We are now eliminating that excuse.”
The new Animal Ambulance was launched on 5 February and will run for a pilot month; comprised of a welfare and private component. The latter will act almost as a pet Uber service—focusing on factors like grooming and physio drop-offs—which the team hopes will help subsidise the welfare side.
The animals will also be in great hands, considering ambulance drivers are trained in animal welfare practices, handling, and first aid.
“Any person in the area that we service has no excuse not to get the veterinary help their animals need now and anyone found leaving their pets to suffer will be called up on the APA (Animal Protection Act).”
Should the Animal Ambulance go well in its debut month, the team hope it will become open to even more animal rescue workers!
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