Now Veterinary Centre Oamaru is trying to help by sending relief to four-legged friends who could be suffering.
Vet Felicity Morris said: ``We want to make sure all the animals are getting looked after as well.''
Collections began in Oamaru on Friday - and would continue until tomorrow - for items cats and dogs might need after the quakes: non-perishable pet food; treats; polar-fleece, or woollen, blankets - ``something to snuggle and make them feel safe''; toys; leads and collars.
Many animals would be separated from their owners.
``They don't know what's going on and they just run.''
Donations had already started to come in at the Thames St clinic, but the vet centre was hoping for more.
Items could be dropped off at clinics in Waimate, Glenavy, Kurow, Omarama, Palmerston and Ranfurly, as well as Oamaru.
The vet clinic was arranging transport to get the donated items to the Canterbury SPCA in Christchurch. From there they would be taken north, where they would be distributed to animals in need.
