The Animal Rescue Team Taiwan, a non-profit group for the protection of animals, established an online platform Monday to help rescue animals affected by the deadly gas explosions in Kaohsiung.

The series of blasts that began just before midnight on July 31 and killed or injured more than 300 people also affected stray dogs and cats and pets with owners.

According to the civil group, the animals that were injured or left homeless are being ignored.

Working with local animal hospitals and other animal rescue groups, the groups says it set up the rescue platform to help find shelter for homeless animals in the affected area.

It is calling on the public to report animals that may have been injured so they can be given medical treatment.

ARTT also reminded pet owners to spend more time with their animals if they were badly startled during the explosions and have developed abnormal behavior such as shaking with fear, showing shortness of breath or changing their eating habits.

 

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