The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. IFAW is working every day around the world to rescue animals in harm's way and to provide shelter and care for orphaned, injured, or mistreated animals, including stranded sea mammals and birds affected by oil spills. We hope you will find the Animal Rescue Blog, www.animalrescueblog.org, informative and useful, and that you will participate in its continual evolution by leaving us your comments and feedback on the stories posted there.