Kinship Circle And In Defense Of Animals (IDA) Form Partnership To Aid Animal Victims Of Brazil Floods And Mudslides: Kinship Circle and IDA share 30-plus years combined animal disaster aid experience in over 35 countries. The union between two dedicated groups expands communication and action — so we can reach stranded animals more quickly.

KINSHIP CIRCLEWe focus in Animal Advocacy, Education and Disaster Rescue. Kinship Circle provides USA/global aid for animals harmed in disasters and action for all victims of human greed, cruelty and hate. Kinship Circle Disaster Animal Response Team (KC-DART) is a nonprofit that works in agreement with government and NGOs in disaster-stricken areas. We provide skill, experience, stamina and leadership — in a spirit of cooperation to best serve animals. Responders reflect a wide range of training, credentials and experience in:

• Search and Rescue
• Technical RescueLarge Animal Rescue
• Ground Data/Assessment
• Veterinary, Animal First Aid Skills
• Emergency Sheltering
• Shelter In Place (food/water delivery)
• Specialized Skills (wildlife rehab, water rescue, fire, etc.)

IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALSIDA seeks to end animal exploitation, cruelty, and abuse by protecting and advocating for the rights, welfare, and habitats of animals, as well as raise their status beyond mere property, commodities, or things. Founded in 1983 by world reknowned Dr. Elliot M. Katz, DVM — IDA has won precedent setting victories for animals in the U.S. and around the world, including: Closure of the Coulston Foundation, among the world's largest chimpanzee experimentation labs; Creation of a chimp sanctuary/education center in the West African Republic of Cameroon; Ending New York University's gruesome crack cocaine experiments on monkeys and Rockefeller University's vomiting experiments on cats; Contributing to passage of a law that protects Taiwan's 1.7 million stray dogs from cruelty, abandonment, and exploitation. Cancellation of a proposed seal slaughter off the coast of South Africa; Rescue of hundreds of dogs and cats in a devastating firestorm that swept through Oakland/Berkeley Hills; Undercover investigations to expose puppy mill cruelty; Development of a 64-acre abused animal sanctuary in rural Mississippi, and more!