HELP D + C SAVE ANIMALS AFFECTED BY OIL SPILL: UPDATED

D + C urges everyone to help with the animal rescue efforts in the southern US—the British Petroleum oil spill is growing every day, causing environmental and economic devastation. The Humane Society of the United States has not only sent in a team to assess the response efforts to protect wildlife from the effects of the BP oil spill, they have also continued to work with animal shelters in the Gulf Coast region.

Update (July 8th): As a result of the massive spill, there has been a dramatic increase in numbers of surrendered pets (due to the economic downturn in the area). The HSUS transported 30 dogs from two overwhelmed Louisiana shelters to local Washington, DC area shelters where they will have a better chance of being adopted. They also coordinated the distribution of over 12 tons of donated cat and dog food—this has enabled residents whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the spill to continue to care for their pets. The HSUS is not currently engaged in wildlife rescue or rehabilitation as it is being tightly controlled by BP and other authorities. However, The HSUS remains poised to act with staff and volunteers if and when the request is made by those overseeing the cleanup.

To help HSUS, 20% of online sales from Design + Conquer Bird of Prey earrings (from now until the end of July) will go to the Humane Society of the United States. Direct donations to the Humane Society are also encouraged—click here to donate now. Every little bit counts!

For more information on the BP disaster, click here. For more about the Humane Society of the United States, click here. To purchase a pair of Bird of Prey earrings, click here.