While the water devastated entire houses and roads of Emilia Romagna, an army of the heart moved to save invisible lives: those of the animals. THE’Emergency unit of the LAV (Anti Vivisection League) operated on the front line, bringing hundreds of dangerous dogs and cats, but not only
The importance of awareness
Touching stories of save and courage were the protagonists of theLa Sapienza University of Rome, as part of the “Print Offices workshop” led by Professor Francesco Marino. To intervene also the doctor Valentina Faraoneresponsible forLav press officeto share the experience gained in the field and the importance of communication in emergencies.
Lav tells some touching stories rescue
Among the many events narrated, there are those of Rudy and Stella, two dogs were trapped in a flooded house in Bagnacavallo. Saved after a risky intervention, they became a symbol of the commitment of the LAV. Just as Shiva, a dog dispersed in the surroundings of Bologna and found after days in critical conditions, poisoned by contaminated water. Thanks to the timeliness of the veterinary team, Shiva is now out of danger.
And then the cat of Faenza, who got stuck on the second floor of an flooded house, Spected by volunteers after a particularly complex intervention. These are just some of the hundreds of stories of courage that have seen the volunteers of theEmergency unit Lav.
Lav is strengthened for the future with effective actions, dedication and love
With the advance of the climate changenatural disasters such as floods and fires will be increasingly frequent. According to estimates, between 2030 and 2050 there will be a drastic increase in these events, with devastating consequences both for humans and for animals: billions of lives endangered, displaced or killed.
To deal with this new reality, Lav has enhanced its emergency unit, equipping it with thermal drones, equipped vehicles and mobile tensile structures for veterinary care. In addition, he activated a emergency number, 320 479 2598to which to report animals in difficulty during natural disasters.
«We intervened from the early hours of the emergency – he said Beatrice RezzaghiLAV Emergency Unit — and we will continue to do it, because every life matters».
