As Montserrat Animal Protection Society (MAPS) became the first animal welfare group in that country to join the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) - the partnership got right to work protecting animals in the wake of renewed volcanic activity this week. 

The WSPA is continuing to work with the government in Montserrat and its member society, Montserrat Animal Protection Society (MAPS), to prepare for the potential evacuation, transportation, sheltering and care of affected animals in the event of increased volcanic activity.

MAPS is now one of 762 affiliated organizations in 147 countries benefiting from and sharing expertise in veterinary treatments, campaigning and awareness-raising. Twenty-seven other groups from Uruguay to India have also recently teamed up with WSPA.

WSPA Director General Peter Davies said: “Member societies like the Montserrat Animal Protection Society are local, independent animal welfare groups who receive advice and support from the WSPA. They have a good understanding of local conditions and they add strength to our global network that makes a real difference to the lives of animals all over the world.”

“This week's response to the volcanic activity in Montserrat is a great example of the real, on-the-ground results a partnership like this can deliver. The WSPA delegation deployed to Montserrat is currently liaising with MAPS and the Government to determine the number and type of at-risk animals, and the most appropriate way of transporting, sheltering and caring for these evacuated animals.”

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