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The historic
and terrifying cold weather in Texas has caused countless
casualties this February — not only for humans, but for
animals, too. One particularly vulnerable group of animals are
those rescued creatures living in sanctuaries where their
normal habitats are outside. As snow, ice, and sub-freezing
temperatures descended on the Primarily Primates sanctuary,
staff desperately rushed to try and save the facility's
chimpanzees, lemurs, baboons, macaques, monkeys, and more.
Approximately 32 animals are now being kept in
bedrooms heated with generators, but the organization is fast
running out of supplies.
Primarily Primates and other
sanctuaries are now terrified that the powerless animals they
care for could all die from the cold. In fact, the
organization has already lost upwards of 12 animals as a
result of power losses and medical emergencies. With roads
closed off, staff are sleeping in their cars to stay warm and
keep nearby in case the animals need them. But they're also
begging the public for help, pleading for extra generators,
propane tanks, and food and water for both animals and staff
alike. If they don't get this help, dozens more
animals could die. Texas lawmakers have an obligation to their
people and also to the animals living there. Demand they
provide immediate life-saving aid to animal sanctuaries
now!
Thank you,
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Miranda
The Care2 Petitions Team
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P.S. This
sanctuary was already the second chance at life for many of
these animals. Let's make sure those efforts were not in vain!
Tell Texas lawmakers to take responsibility for
their residents and provide life-saving aid, now!
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