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Chilean vets strive to save pets in volcano hit town

Thu 08 May 2008 14:00 UK — South America,Domestic Animals

Picture for article Local vets in Chile are working hard to rescue pets left behind when their owners were evacuated from towns threatened by the recent volcanic eruption in the region.

Reuters reported that vets are searching the town of Chaiten in a bid to find pets left in the town, which is now under a thick layer of ash.

The volcano erupted last week for the first time in over 1,000 years and local residents were quickly evacuated.

Now, Macarena Zanelli, head of the veterinary faculty of the University of Saint Thomas, explained to the news agency that they were trying to find any animals left behind during the crisis.

"We are collecting pets from backyards of houses and taking them to the municipal gym, where it will be easier to feed them," She told Reuters.

"We are finding them very hungry and thirsty, afraid and sticking close to their homes."

Some of the animals will be transported to Puerto Montt to be reunited with their owners, while those of unknown origin will be cared for by vets in Chaiten.

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