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Important Information Re Katrina Dogs with Heartworms
From: Terri <grakus@i-55-dot-com> Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 09:00:40 -0500 (Central Standard Time) To: Julia Pennington <julia@juliapennington-dot-com> Subject: IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE KATRINA DOGS Many dogs displaced by hurricane Katrina have heartworms. I have beenrescuing animals in Southern MS for 4 years. I have rescued exactly two that did NOT have heartworms. All the rest tested positive. It's important that potential adopters, vets and rescuers be aware that it's very likely the dogs from the hurricane-stricken areas have heartworms. The symptom is coughing/choking. People should be made aware that there are two ways to treat heartworms. If the dog has high antigen and is obviously in distress (severe coughing upon exertion), he or she should be treated under a veterinarian's care. The treatment is injections of Ivermectin under a veterinarian's care. The animal MUST BE KENNELED during treatment and for approximately two weeks after treatment. If the dog jumps, runs, or exerts itself in any way, dissolving worms can break off, creating clots and the dog will die. Guardians must take the admonition to not allow the dog to exert itself very seriously, even if the dog is perky and wants to run around. The good news is that all of the dogs I've had treated have survived, even elderly animals--but they must not be allowed to run around. This is extremely important. Also, heartworm treatment should never be done on debilitated, stressed animals. People should wait until their animals are well-adjusted and well-nourished before they put them through heartworm treatment. Under certain conditions, if the antigen level is low, and the dog is not in imminent danger, the dog can go without treatment. The heartworms will eventually die in about a year and a half. In the South, when this treatment option is used, very low doses of Ivermectin are given to kill off any new infections while waiting for the existing heartworms to die. Heartworms are carried by mosquitoes--something which is less of a problem in other parts of the country. Care must be taken because giving Ivermectin to a heartworm-infected dog causes worms to die and the dying worms can cause clots and kill the dog. But I have used this treatment option of giving very low doses of Ivermectin to heartworm-infected dogs, and it does work. Very low doses of Ivermectin kill the worms in the early stages of the worms' growth; the high doses used in treatment kill adult worms. There can be residual heart problems after treatment. I strongly recommend L-carnitine supplements for dogs treated for heartworms. L-carnitine is an amino acid which is very important for dogs, and it's critical for heart muscle. I recommend a human dose; it's not toxic. I also highly recommend they get raw beef heart which is rich in natural enzymes and minerals including Co-enzyme Q10. Vitamin E in the form of tocotrienols or gamma tocopherol should also be given. These things can be purchased at a health food store or online. But, again, raw beef heart is number one for restoring heart health. These animals, especially, need high-quality, good food such as real turkey, chicken, fish, and raw beef. A person feeding cheap commercial food will spend more in vet bills than they would have if they had bought real "people" food and human-grade petfood such as O&M or Wysong. I hope this information will not discourage people from adopting dogs from the South. Terrific people are working to save homeless animals down here, and these animals are so deserving of good homes. But it's important for their sake that people know up front what they may be dealing with. It would be tragic for all this work to go into rescuing all these animals only to have them euthanized in other parts of the country when a big vet bill looms for heartworm treatment. People need to know that just because their new dog may be diagnosed with heartworms, it does not mean acute treatment has to be given right away. Whether or not the owner can choose the less costly, less invasive technique of waiting for existing worms to die off while preventing reinfection depends on the condition of the dog, the age and how severe the infection is. Dogs live for years with heartworms, although the longer they go, the more potential there is for heart damage. Pass this around to anyone you think might be interested, and if anyone has questions, they can contact me. I'm not a vet, and this is not meant to replace a vet's advice, but I do have experience in this area. Also, cats can be infected with heartworms too, and in this case, the outcome is very sad. Cats can't be treated (it has been done experimentally, but to my knowledge it's unavailable to the public), and one heartworm can kill a cat. As many heartworm-infected dogs as I've seen, I've only seen one cat with heartworms and this was in a feral cat in a horrible area. They make Hartgard for cats, and monthly flea killers such as Revolution that have Ivermectin-like drugs may also kill heartworms. Terri Mitchell Concerned Citizens for Animals (CCFA) Biloxi, MS
Pasado needs volunteers, meds, & money Now!
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UPDATE: 9/14 3:58pm PST PEOPLE NEEDED NOW! PasadoRescuers found animals left inside homes, on their last breath of life today, after weeks of no food or water. We need people to help ASAP. YOU WILL NEVER DO ANYTHING IN YOUR LIFE THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT! Just follow the directions on this link and get yourself to Louisiana as fast as you can, please! You may have to sleep in your car, but it's a small price to pay! Medical needs (still needed) as of 3:58 pm PST 9/14: Droncit injectable wormer Clavamox liquid and tablets (antibiotic) If you're not a vet and can't send these meds, then donate money and we'll buy them!
Katrina Help - Louisiana Boxer Rescue is Here!
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:50:24 -0000 From: "tracey0506" <tracey0506@yahoo-dot-com> Subject: Katrina Help - Louisiana Boxer Rescue is Here! Hi All...we are trying to get the word out that Louisiana Boxer Rescue will take any Boxers that have been rescued, displaced, etc...that have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. We know a lot of the Pet Rescuers and shelters down there and overloaded and we realize a lot of owners are still looking for their pets so Louisiana Boxer Rescue will provide safe haven for these animals for 90 days before we put them up for adoption through our program so owners can come to us to find their missing Boxer babies, etc... We are already taking in Boxers for owners that have lost their homes and need a safe place for them to go until they can relocate, rebuild, etc... My number at work is 337-708-8031 and cell is 337-274-0530 Thank you and hugs to all that have been helping these babies affected by Katrina, Tracey Young Sulphur, LA http://www.louisianaboxerrescue.com/
Gonzales, LA - Urgent Plea for Volunteers
Gonzales, LA - Urgent Plea for volunteers Source: http://www.projectstarfish.org/latest.php Tuesday, September 13, 1:50PM ET URGENT PLEA FROM CYNTHIA: She has just arrived at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center and it is far worse than she expected. You all know that she has seen a lot this past week, but she said nothing has prepared her for this. She is asking for volunteers. Please, if you can help, Cynthia is literally begging for you to come to Gonzales immediately. If you are serious about going on your own dime, please email info@projectstarfish-dot- org, put URGENT PLEA FROM CYNTHIA in the subject, and we will get back to you. Tuesday, September 13, 1:35PM ET UPDATE ON CYNTHIA AND THE LAMAR-DIXON EXPO CENTER: Cynthia is on her way to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, LA. Her contact at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has gotten her a spot on his team. IFAW is one of the major animal rescue groups on the ground in the Gulf Region. If you have been following our site, this was the potential big news we were talking about on Sunday. The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center is the major staging area for animals rescued from Hurricane Katrina and we have heard that the conditions are far from pretty. We are told from contacts at the center that there are five barns being used as shelters and each barn is holding 750 animals in cages. That makes 3,750 animals total. We will know more about the conditions later today but cannot say if Cynthia will be allowed to take photos. In the meantime, check out this link to get an idea of what the grounds look like (without animals) http://www.lamardixonexpocenter.com/tour.php Finally, we are greatly indebted to IFAW and their willingness to let us help them. They are also our major hope for getting large numbers of animals to New England. It probably goes without saying that we will update you as we learn more.
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 04:54:21 -0400 From: "Linda B." <linda@redandwhitejapanesechins-dot-com> Subject: Lamar-Dixon shelter Gonzales, La. VOLUNTEERS HELP NEEDED NOW!!! PLEASE READ Sent: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:18:24 -0400 Subject: HEY GUYS, I am asking all of you to please help at the Lamar-Dixon Center in Gonzales behind the Tanger outlet mall. The shelter is so short of help and the animals are having a very hard time. If you are anywhere near there, Hammond, Baton Rouge, etc. please go by there to volunteer, too hard to reach by phone. I am also in need of help w/ rescue in N.O. I have animal rescue passes to get in if you can help. You should get hepitis A and tentnis before going to N.O. Time is of the essence b/c the animals are truly dying every day, THEY NEED HELP NOW!!! We need KENNELS REALLY BAD!!! If anyone can help in N.O. call me at 504-975-5971. Keep trying to get thru b/c I have to go to internet cafe to check e-mail periodically so I will not get your response right away. Thanks, Traci
ADDRESS LIST for cats at Lamar Dixon!
- Kitten Rescue - Hurricane Katrina Relief Trip (http://www.pretzelkitty.com/katrinablog.html)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 13:13:25 -0700 (PDT) From: catknsn <catknsn@yahoo-dot-com> Subject: ADDRESS LIST for cats at Lamar Dixon! Here is a list of all the cats at Lamar Dixon on 9/13/05 who have addresses on their intake information but no owner contact information that I could find. I am a volunteer; this is in no way official or comprehensive. PLEASE CHECK addresses adjacent yours. Cats may have escaped. Addresses MAY be the exact place cat was pulled out of or refer to the yard or general area. If you see your cat on the list, get to Lamar Dixon ASAP and pull your cat out. Even if your cat has to go into boarding somewhere, at least it will be air conditioned and not full of barking dogs. We are doing the best we can on a very short volunteer staff to care for these cats, but we need your help. Please do not abandon your cat. If you wish to identify and surrender, come down and do so so that a rescue may take your cat and get it out of there. More cats are coming in, so this list is not 100% accurate and does not reflect 100% of the cats there now. I simply tried to do something useful, and here it is. Multiple cats after one address mean they were all found there. My Lamar Dixon blog is at http://www.pretzelkitty.com/katrinablog.html PLEASE CROSS POST EVERYWHERE YOU CAN THINK OF!
- I-10 and the I-610 - Black and white shorthair, petite tuxedo, very scared
- 900 block of 2nd St. - Cute stripey tabby kitten, maybe 6 mo, long legs!
- 818 3rd Street - Black shorthair
- 820 3rd Street - White and Orange tabby Black tuxedo
- 832 3rd St. Apt. D - Black and white shorthair Adorable snowshoe!
- 1406 3rd St. - Black fluffy tabby, scared.
- 131 6th Street - Calico tabby, very upset – please get if yours!!!
- 1900 block Adams - Black tuxedo
- 900 block Allen - Orange and white, mostly orange, white under belly
- 1434 Amelia - Brown tabby, big and cuddly! Gray smoke tabby, super pretty!
- 1460 Annunciation #6306 - Black and white (owner has claimed?)
- 4318 Annunciation - Tabby/Siamese cross, very pretty!
- Audobon (?) - Russian Blue male, very sweet!
- 2026 Baron, #1 - Russian Blue, sweet and meowy!
- 515 Boudreaux (sp?) - LOTS of cats. 13 in all. All very social. Bunch of Russian Blues, calico, etc.
- 626 Bourbon - Black tuxedo, Brown tabby (possibly from apt. 20?)
- 3312 Calhoun - Big tabby, Black and white kitten, 10 months approx.
- 1314-1/2 Camp - Brown and white tabby (mackerel tabby) white socks
- 2114 Camp - Black shorthair
- Chef Hwy. - Silver tabby spotted kitten, 7-8 months
- 5234 Choupitoulas - 13 cats in all
- 1317 Coliseum - Black shorthair
- 1418 Constance - Two tone gray, shorthair, very sweet, very pretty!
- 2400 Constance - Calico and gray with faint striping
- 3530 Constance - Black shorthair - Black and white (says owned? But still there), Black and white tuxedo male
- 5205 Contlin - White and gray shorthair
- Cooper & Monticello Black and white shorthair, AWESOME silver spotted tabby kitten (ocicat?)
- 3339 Dionne - Black shorthair
- Dryden & Napoleon - Black shorthair
- 1923 DuFosset - Black cat, has a name on it with a Los Angeles #?
- 724 Dumaine - Tabby, young and outgoing, 10 months old
- 725 Dumaine - Two orange and white cats, very friendly Orange tabby
- 819 Franklin - Black and white shorthair, young
- 7319 Germaine - Black and white shorthair
- Gold Strike & Monticello - Brown tabby, really petite and cute!
- 6417 Greene - Gray and white kitten, very active and social
- 517 Jenna - White with a little orange shorthair, Large white cat, Gray and white (scared), Another pure white cat
- Lakeview area - Black and white fluffy tuxedo, very social
- 4907 Magazine - Cream Manx, Longhair gray
- 708 Marengo - Brown tabby with white chest and legs, Gray tabby with white feet, Black and white shorthair, young, about 10 mo.?
- 300 Margry - Brown tabby with white (mackerel tabby)
- Mazey - Orange tiger
- Military Rd. & Bush - Black and white kitten pair, dehydrated but being treated
- Monticello & Clairborne - (? Scribbling) Orange cat, really nice
- 4405 Movales, Metairie - Longhair calico, VERY social
- 3739 Napolean - Russian Blue and orange shorthair
- 2520 Nelson - Black shorthair
- 3034 Olive - 6 week old kittens, couldn’t catch momma, 4 kittens in cage
- 928 Pleasant - Gray and white, large Russian Blue, dealing badly with heat – PLEASE pick up if yours
- 316 Royal - Grey and white, owner requested pick up, scared
- 3917 Royal - Yellow tabby
- 5100 block Royal - Gray and white and gray kittens, extremely pretty
- 1205 St. Charles - Black and white cow patterned kitten, about 6 mo.?
- 2900 St. Charles #F - Orange striped tabby kitten
- 3617 State - Big black tuxedo female cat
- 4009 State - Three acts, one white, one big tabby, one I didn’t see
- 809 Stover, Bridge City - Tortie (has owner?)
- 3520 Vincennes - GORGEOUS Himalayan!
- 4721 Walmsey - Black shorthair
- “Carrolton Vet�? Orange tabby – owner name Haik (?)
- Brown mackerel tabby – owner name Sara Merritt
- Brown tabby, no info
- Calico, owner Munger (?) also says “Hickory�?
- Solid black female, owned by “Witokowski�?
- “Jefferson Hospital, Houma�? Black and white longhair, very friendly
- “Army found�? Black with white on neck and belly, sweet, fluffy!
- “St Bernard Parish�? White kitten about 4-5 months, gray on head, mismatch eyes
- Tabby kitten
- Black kitten
- Brown tabby adult
- “Kishkin�? the cat is there and safe! Black/white shorthair, real friendly.
- Darn cute black and white tuxedo with thin white stripe on nose, no location given.
- Orange tabby kitten and calico kitten, no location given, very sweet
- Cream medium hair fluffy cat, paperwork lost, very scared, yours?
- Male lynx point Siamese, VERY pretty blue eyes, no location given, dehydrated
- Brown tabby declawed, no information
St. Bernard Parish, N.O. thousands of dogs, only 1 rescuer, HELP!
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:33:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Linda B <linda@redandwhitejapanesechins-dot-com> Subject: St. Bernard Parish, N.O. thousands of dogs, only 1 rescuer, HELP! Help St BERNARD ASAP by Colombiana, 9/13/05 13:26 ET Call all humane soc. rescue teams, anybody, to St Bernard parish is where the most concentration of animals are, roofs, water, and only 2 boats rescuing all time. This parish is the one inforcing military not to rescue the animals and a shoot to kill is on (just military is not following the "killing" part and are helping anyway they can to let in people and info on animals and feeding them MRI's although they can not pick them up. It seems most of rescue teams are in other areas, none but 1 here. Call everybody, thousand of dogs at arms reach.
Covington, LA vet Desperate!
From: Jean at Puppymillrescue
To: Katrina-Pet-Rescue-info@yahoogroups-dot-com
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 1:38 AM
Subject: Covington, LA vet Desperate!
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From: Lauren Ogburn
Dear Friends:
I have a wonderful friend who is a vet in Covington,LA. She is on the
Rescue Board of the ECSCA (*)and is our veterinary consultant. She is
also one of the nicest human beings you could ever meet.. Her
multispecialty practice was destroyed (she and her husband are veterinary
surgeons). Their dogs have been sent of to live with several different
friends. Their 70 employees for the most part have had to relocate or
find jobs elsewhere. Yet my friend and her husband have been working,
sometimes w/o electricity to save as many animals as possible..for free.
There are few places to buy supplies and things ARE desperate. Despite
all the donations to animal based charities, my friends Dr Deb and John
Mauterer have received nothing. This is a first hand report from mutual
friends who are just back from visiting (and helping out) The
communications are very limited, they are still basically cut off from
the rest of the world. The situation is far worse than portrayed in the
media. New Orleans is still closed off to many, if not all animal rescue
groups. There are animals screaming in houses that are deserted by
humans. There are small 'island's of dry ground, with 20 - 30 dogs
stranded on them, staring forlornly at boats still trying to help people.
No one is allowed in, without military escort, armed with AK47's.
Rescuers, boats and helicopters are being shot at. There are people with
NOTHING left, lined up at the clinic with only their pets. Virtually all
of them need to be hydrated with IV's at the very least. They are doing
surgeries all day long. A group vets are coming down from Ohio and Iowa
to volunteer at the clinic, and bringing much needed supplies. Deb's
house will be a staging area to distribute food, crates, whatever for
whoever needs them. Also will house the vets and techs coming in. She
still has no power, and will be feeding them Meals Ready to Eat from the
Red Cross station.
They are the ONLY emergency facility within 3 parishes/counties. Deb
went to the clinic yesterday morning, to check in before church. She
never got to leave until 11:30 at night. They are being over-run. One
of the cases was an ATF dog that had drunk some of the water, and his
abdomen swelled, and he was trying to throw up, and was really obviously
ill. The military contacted Deb's clinic, somehow (phones are working
intermittently), and Deb told them it sounded like torsion, and they
needed to get him there asap. They loaded him right up on a Black Hawk
helicopter, and flew him to the causeway nearest the clinic. Deb met
them, transported the dog to the clinic and had him on the OR table
within half an hour. They saved his life. They are hopeful this will
give them a good 'in' with the powers that be to be allowed into the
flooded areas to get those animals out. Unfortunately, Deb has some
health issues, and is on immunosuppressive drugs. She will not be
allowed herself into the area due to her own risk. But, her husband,
other vets and techs are ready and waiting. It is beyond frustrating to
want to go GET the pets, but are unable to. Many more boats are
needed.....don't know how to help on that front.
Deb and her staff are running on whatever caffeine they can get and MREs.
She has to wait in line for those. Her wonderful employees are working
without pay, and many of these are single moms, whose homes and
everything they have ever owned are GONE. They are overwhelmed and
beyond exhausted. Remember, they are victims too! Please, please HELP!
We are talking about a club member in NEED.
Hopefully they may be able to get help from the different veterinary
groups and relief organizations in the future. There may be all sorts of
funds set up, but they are destitute, and need IMMEDIATE relief....they
are virtually cut off from the world. She called me in tears. She is
not the type to beg, but she was begging. They are there on the front
lines, and the lines are like a war zone, and they are doing the club,
vets, and human race proud. Please step up and give a little, give a
lot. EVERY cent is going directly to provide emergency care for animals
that need it from the area. Those that can pay, do. But, tragically,
most people have NOTHING - no homes, no food, no possessions, except
their pet. What are they supposed to do? Tell them, "sorry, if you
can't pay, your only thing left in the world is going to die right in
front of you....?"
This is not a situation where they can relocate, find another place to
work, and life will go on. They are there NOW, and plan on staying as
long as they are needed. Checks can be sent to me,
Lauren Ogburn/Mauterer Relief Fund
860 Fruit Cove Road
Jacksonville FL 32259
OR send money via paypal to
Lauren Ogburn at sunbay@comcast-dot-net.
Put Mauterer Relief Fund in the notes section.
Your money will go DIRECTLY to help animals NOW..no administrators are
getting any of this. If you can give any amount at all, it will help.
If you are "tapped out", as many of us are, please send your PRAYERS.
Those work too.
Lauren (Ogburn)
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Again, I can personally vouch for these people. It does not surprise me
that Deb and John are doing this. The could be staying with friends out
of state with at least some of their dogs. They could be looking for new
jobs. But they are not the kind of people that would walk away in a time
of crisis
Please crosspost.
Jean Jones
embereab@comcast-dot-net
Help needed in Biloxi
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:52:44 -0400 From: "Jean at Puppymillrescue" <embereab@comcast-dot-net> Subject: Help needed in Biloxi crosspost - Get food, supplies, vets to Biloxi using Biloxi Police Department as a drop off location. - Get money to Humane Society in Mississippi to repair/find another place temporary to take care dogs from Gulfport and Biloxi (19.4 miles from Gulfport to Biloxi Police Department). Many dogs were drowned. Most employees lost their homes. - One truck load of supplies has been on route from TX to Louisiane to another group that Madeline Seymour has forwarded to me. The local aussie group will be a distributed point for many small animal rescue groups in the area. - I am arranging several other truck loads to the above group also. - Secure more boats for the group that other have forwarded to me this AM. ASPCA , Best Friends, and others are working on that. They will let me know as soon as things are in place. Once the above tasks are handled. I will take one others, but if I spread out too much, none of them can happens. As you can tell, I have an overflown plate.
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