The Animal Rescue Team Taiwan is launching a group purchasing campaign to help procure food for an estimated 15,000 cats and dogs displaced by Typhoon Soudelor.

The organization says The animals that had been kept in shelters in areas near mountains and rivers, face an imminent food shortage after their homes were devastated by the typhoon  and that some of the shelters had their roofs blown off by the typhoon, leaving animals exposed to the elements.

It says the facilities have few resources and that The number reporting need is expected to increase.

On its Web site, the group compiled a list of the shelters that are in need of help and it is urging people to join the campaign.

For more information on the rescue organization or donation, you can visit their website.