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1 Saturday November 05, 2005

1.1 Rescuers - We Need Your Notes Re The Need For Help In LA
1.2 Donate by Shopping
1.3 Kaplan, La. Available/New Small Dogs in South Louisiana
1.4 Pet Railroad
1.5 URGENT NEED TO STILL HELP RESCUE/FEED ANIMALS!
1.6 HELP KATRINA PETS-ACTION NEEDED
1.7 KATRINA DISASTER NOT OVER
1.8 Audubon Zoo Set to Reopen

2 Other Animal Rescue Pages


Saturday November 05, 2005


Rescuers - We Need Your Notes Re The Need For Help In LA 

Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 16:09:40 -0800
From: Kate Danaher katedanaher @animalearthhuman .org
RESCUERS - WE NEED YOUR NOTES RE THE NEED FOR HELP IN LA

11/5/05 NOTES NEEDED BY SUNDAY NOV 6 EVENING

We need to gather facts that substantiate the need for animal control help and the need for additional vets in the LA areas. We would like to gather that information by Monday morning so that we can put together a document containing various incidents.

A report which mentioned an experienced trapper saying she had never heard so many dogs in the woods and that pigs/boar are dying in a way that is not easy to determine (thus there could be poison or environmental issues of concern) is the kind of first hand information we need right now. These must be first hand accounts with your name attached.

We would prefer that it not contain alot of the story lines unless they are relevant to this task.

If you could have the subject line read: CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS? -- that will help us keep this information together. 

Thank you,
Kate Danaher
415 -459 -1149
Animal Rescue New Orleans Volunteer
http://www.animalrescueneworleans.com/

Donate by Shopping 

Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 09:26:16 EST
From: Lessa4 @aol .com
Subject: Donate by Shopping

Here is a list of items for sale with proceeds benitfinging pet rescue. Not only is it cool to show our support and encouragement for this effort, but wearing tshirts, buttons or support bracelels are great conversation starters to help spread the word:

  • http://www.cafepress.com/katpets3
  • http://www.cafepress.com/katpets2
  • http://www.cafepress.com/katpets
  • http://www.cafepress.com/helpkatrinapet2
  • This link is for items sold by Jane Garrison's group, Grass Roots Rescue: [1] (http://acustomtshirt4u.com/1800SaveAPet/index.php?cPath=21&sort=2d)
  • Supporting Pasado's Safe Haven - apparently Pasado's left Louisiana at the end of October, but on their site they stated they would continue to assist groups they had built relationships with there - [2] (http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/GIFT_SHOP/HURRICANEKATRINA/HURRICANE/TWhite.htm)
  • http://www.cafepress.com/neatdesign (has "Not Without My Pet" and "Support The PETS Act" items, including buttons - great way to spread the word, great for handing out to other pet lovers.
  • I Saved A Pet Bracelets - proceeds to Best Friends Animal Sancuary [3] (http://www.petcarerx.com/affiliate_charity.asp?upi=0&ezid=T195FRVKHXW29L7QSFNSQ0XL273W9FU5&product%5Fid=12301&id=1468)

Kaplan, La. Available/New Small Dogs in South Louisiana 


Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 07:17:12 -0500
From: "Linda B." keywestgail @yahoo .com
Available/New Small Dogs in South Louisiana

Kaplan, La. is 28 miles south of Lafayette. 

From: LouisianaDogCatRescu @yahoogroups .com
On Behalf Of grambo7 @bellsouth .net
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 8:29 PM
[LouisianaDogCatRescu] Available/New Small Dogs in South Louisiana

PLEASE CROSS POST THIS WIDELY OR SEND TO ANYONE YOU THINK MAY BE ABLE TO HELP!!!!

There are new dogs in the Vermilion Parish Rabies Animal Control, Kaplan, LA.

Let me update you on the ones that were there previously.

The dobe was adopted today The weim was claimed by the owner as well as the big black lab that was running with it. The little beagle mix turned out to be a young puppy so is not a beagle at all. The patterdale is still there...may have a pending adoption but needs a back up rescue just in case.

Now for the dogs that are there.

There is a boxer mix that has to be seen to be appreciated. This boy is a beautiful red brindle with a flashy white collar. He has a docked tail, a shiny coat and is fat and sassy. Everything about him says boxer, except for that nose....what a shame...the nose marks him as a mix. But that boxer temperament and personality and beautiful coat would be more than enough for me.

There is a small rattie mix female - maybe 1 or 2 years old - 8 to 10 pounds....very cute and very scared.

An extremely nice big rattie male...this boy is healthy looking, muscular and would be a great hang out dog. He loves to ride in a truck and will hunt rats and mice in the yard.

The little dog that I though was a beagle mix turns out to be a very young puppy...probably not more than 2 to 3 months old. Which means he is probably a blue heeler pup. But he is very cute and it would be a shame to see him die.

The best of the bunch (beside the boxer mix) is a little, young JRT mix female that came in today as an owner surrender. She is already spayed and very cute and sweet. She is also small...in the 8 to 10 pound range.

I don't know if Rita is the cause of all these very nice dogs being turned in or what....but every one is adoptable and too nice to let die.

Please, please take a look at my picturetrail album linked below and see if you can help 1...or 2 of them.

Rocky Gates grambo7 @bellsouth .net 

Chi.P.P.
Chihuahua and Pound Pup's Rescue
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/LA92.html
http://www.picturetrail.com/grambo

In memory of Katie, my beloved boxer of 13 years; Jack, my little lost boy and Bebe, who fought the gallant fight but lost. Forever in my heart. I will see you again at the bridge.

They are our friends...partners... Protectors...ever-loyal...all-forgiving... To their hearts' last beat... The least we owe them is to live a life that is worthy of their devotion ..St. Roch-Patron Saint of Dogs

Louisiana Dog and Cat Rescue. Help is needed in all ways. Rescue, Adopt, Input, Making signs, Phone calls, Referrals, Passing the word around. General Talk is more than welcome. Sharing of Internet Sites, ect. Encouraging others to Join is a definite Plus. This is for the people and it's critters. If we don't join together, things will never change for the better.Why let other States out-do Us?!

Pet Railroad 

Reply to: mailto:comm-108844811@craigslist-dot-org
Date: 2005-11-04, 11:16AM CST
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/108844811.html

THE PET RAILROAD

CONTACT INFORMATION:

DESCRIPTION:

  • The Pet Railroad is building a network of animal lovers in each state who can help transport pets from the Gulf Coast to loving foster homes and rescue groups. Animals have filled makeshift staging areas and local shelters. (From Kinship Circle: Julia Fischer, of Animal Rescue Foundation in Mobile, AL reports the euthanasia rate among beleaguered Gulf Coast shelters has never been higher due to hurricane rescues and evacuees’ owner-surrendered animals). Animal facilities are out of space and need to move animals quickly to other shelters and foster homes.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE PET RAILROAD:

  • TRANSPORT: http://www.thepetrailroad.com/transport
  • Follow instructions to determine what geographic region you can transport to and from.
  • This will lead you to a simple volunteer information form.

FOSTER: http://www.thepetrailroad.com/foster

  • Follow instructions to enroll in a master foster list for each state.
  • Lists are distributed to shelters/groups handling foster care.

VOLUNTEER TEAMS: http://www.thepetrailroad.com/volunteers

  • A great way to get involved, even you can’t travel to the Gulf Coast.
  • 1. Transport Team Leaders: Responsible for keeping a list of volunteers for transport for each state.
  • 2. Foster Team Leaders: Responsible for keeping a list of volunteers for foster homes for each state.
  • 3. Attorney: To offer legal advice.
  • 4. Rescue group and shelter liaisons: Rescue groups and shelters that can house animals.
  • 5. Advocates: Volunteers to spread the word about The Pet Railroad. We need people to post pre-written blurbs to message boards, call shelters and other advocacy groups and send pre-written press releases to the media. If you are active on animal-related message boards, we need your help!

URGENT NEED TO STILL HELP RESCUE/FEED ANIMALS! 

Reply to: mailto:comm-109016668@craigslist-dot-org
Date: 2005-11-05, 1:20AM CST
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/109016668.html

11/4/05: ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS NEEDS YOU NOW!
http://www.AnimalRescueNewOrleans.com/
Jane Garrison & David Meyer

UPDATE FROM THE FIELD:

Question: Are volunteers still needed in New Orleans? Answer: Desperately!

WE STILL DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS TO SUSTAIN ANIMALS WITH FOOD/WATER UNTIL WE CAN CATCH (TRAP) THEM. They are surviving in packs or burrowing under homes, some of which may be bulldozed.

A cat cowers in the dirt under her broken home. A pack of dogs dart between shattered cars. Quick shadows. Glimpsed after dark. Now mere vestiges of their former lives.

Where once there was a home, a warm lap and kind hand... There is starvation and death for thousands of animals in the ruins of New Orleans.

November 2: We rescued an emaciated cat living amid the debris of a destroyed home. This cat was experiencing liver failure by the time we reached her. Sadly, the cat died while in transit to the emergency clinic...

These animals survived hurricanes and floods. How can we let them succumb to starvation and disease? In New Orleans Parish, the Louisiana SPCA operates with just a few officers. Nearby St. Bernard Parish has virtually no animal control.

Please reserve days, weeks whatever you can to help New Orleans animals. JUST DO IT. All of your questions are answered below.

WHO DOES ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS NEED?

  • 1. People to help put out feeding stations.
  • 2. People to trap dogs/cats.
  • 3. People to transport rescued animals to Best Friends in Mississippi each evening.
  • 4. People to transport animals to humane societies.
  • In other words, we need people!

HOW LONG WILL YOU BE IN NEW ORLEANS?

  • We need volunteers THROUGH END OF NOVEMBER INTO DECEMBER, at which time we will assess continued need and update you.

HOW DO I VOLUNTEER?

1. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US UNTIL YOU KNOW YOUR ARRIVE/DEPART DATES.

2. EMAIL VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS

3. In your email, state: (PLEASE DO NOT SEND INFO MORE THAN ONCE!)

  • Full name / Name of organization (if applicable)
  • Street, city, state
  • Cell phone, land phone
  • Email address
  • Brief description of experience working with animals
  • ARRIVE/DEPART dates in New Orleans
  • Where did you hear about us or see our alert?
  • mailto:info@KinshipCircle-dot-org , Best Friends, ARNO website, other blog, website or list?
  • When you write back, please keep our original message in the body of your email.

4. Type HURRICANE VOLUNTEER in the subject line of your email, or we may miss it.

5. If you are an Animal Control Officer, Veterinarian/Vet Tech, or Experienced Humane Trapper state this in subject line of email. I.E., HURRICANE VOLUNTEER: Animal Control Officer

WHERE DO I GO WHEN I GET TO NEW ORLEANS?

  • Attend the morning assignment meetings - 7:30 am
  • Corner of Magazine and Felicity Streets by empty Star Hair & Nails bldg.
  • Around the corner from prior location at 1823 Magazine Street.
  • MAPQUEST Magazine and Felicity St. in New Orleans.

If you arrive after 7:30 am meeting:

  • Call Jane Garrison 843-343-8887 for food/water assignment area.
  • Call Holly: 757-641-4527 or Rob Stone: 253-307-0969

WHO DO I CALL IF... 1. I’M A LOUISIANA RESIDENT. I WANT TO HELP.

2. I’M IN NEW ORLEANS, MISSED MORNING MEETING... CAN’T FIND YOU GUYS!

  • CONTACT Holly: 757-641-4527 or Rob Stone: 253-307-0969

3. I CAN HELP EXPORT/TRANSPORT/FOSTER ANIMALS

4. I WANT TO DONATE MONEY OR SUPPLIES

5. I READ THE WHOLE ALERT, BUT STILL HAVE QUESTIONS

TELL ME ABOUT TRAVEL & ACCOMODATIONS

  • Fly into New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
  • Rent a vehicle with room for supplies. Vans and SUVs appreciated.

CAMPING: Bring tent to camp on parking lot/small fenced yard located alongside property at 1585 Magazine Street.

HOMES: Request list of residents to contact directly, Brenda: mailto:info@kinshipcircle-dot-org

FEMA TENT:

  • (Premier Camp tent) FEMA campground with cots, laundry, food,
  • first aid, running water, showers, etc. that volunteers may use.
  • 1 Melvin Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, LA 70043, Off St. Bernard Highway

State you are in town for ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS. You must sign in and sign out of the FEMA tent daily, or we may lose privileges to stay there.

HOTELS: Volunteers have told us about...

AFFORDABLE TRAVEL & RIDESHARES:

WHAT DO ARNO VOLUNTEERS DO?

  • 1. FEED AND WATER TEAMS: Responsible for keeping animals alive until they can be trapped. Does not require any specialized skills...just compassion and will!
  • 2. TRAPPING TEAMS: Animal Control Officers, DVMs, Vet Techs or Individuals with Experience Trapping Animals. These volunteers are encouraged to spend at least one week in New Orleans and may submit (air, car rental, or gas) travel receipts for reimbursement. An estimate of travel expenses is required for approval.
  • 3. RESCUE TEAMS: Rescue animals described in calls to our dispatch number as animals in need. Teams also comb city to pick up street animals whoapproach them without need to trap. Animal handling experience necessary.

WHERE DO THE ANIMALS GO?

  • CARE FOR CRITICAL ANIMALS
  • Animals unable to survive transport are brought to:
  • SE Veterinary Specialists, 504-219-0444
  • 400 N. Causeway; Metairie, Louisiana

PROCEDURE FOR OTHER RESCUED ANIMALS

  • Other animals go to Southern Animal Foundation by 4:30 pm.
  • They are then transported to Best Friends in Tylertown, MS.
  • Southern Animal Foundation
  • 1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130

WHAT DO YOU NEED & WHERE CAN I SEND SUPPLIES?

SMALL SHIPMENTS TO:

  • ATN: Rescue Groups
  • Southern Animal Foundation
  • 1823 Magazine Street
  • New Orleans, LA 70130

LARGE SHIPMENTS TO:

  • Our storage area at (Church’s parking lot) 1585 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.
  • PLEASE CONTACT Holly: 757-641-4527 or Rob Stone: 253-307-0969 to arrange for someone to meet you there.

WE NEED:

  • Dry Dog/Cat Food
  • ANC (pop-top) Canned Cat Food and/or Canned Mackerel (for cat/dog traps)
  • Fresh Water (gallon containers)
  • Pedialyte
  • Disposable Lasagna Trays or Litter Boxes (for water on the streets)
  • Large Plastic Dog Crates / Small Crates
  • Catch Poles
  • Humane Large Dog Traps & Cat Traps
  • Towels and Sheets
  • Cat/Dog Gloves
  • Car Chalk for Marking Rescue Vehicles
  • Gift Cards to Gas Stations / Gift Cards to Wal-Mart
  • Monetary Donations for Vet Care, Spay/Neuter, etc.
  • Vet Supplies (Lactate Ringer fluid bags & tubing), antibiotics, etc.
  • Bottled Water, Gatorade, Energy Bars, Snacks for Rescuers

HOW CAN I DONATE MONEY?

GIFT CARDS:

HURRICANE ANIMAL RESCUE SHIRTS!


SUGGESTED PERSONAL SUPPLIES LIST

  • current Hepatitis vaccinations (Hepatitis A most important)
  • current Tetanus shot
  • pepper spray
  • hand sanitizer; alcohol and hydrogen peroxide
  • insect repellent (non- aerosol if flying)
  • sunscreen
  • first aid kits
  • thick "bite-proof" work gloves
  • sturdy, waterproof (rubber) work boots/shoes
  • change of shoes, extra socks, hat
  • long sleeve shirts, long pants (for coverage, but lightweight)
  • eye protection (sunglasses)
  • cases of dust/surgical masks
  • MAPS OF NEW ORLEANS
  • utility knife, crowbar
  • belt (to hang gears/supplies from)
  • flashlights, D batteries
  • cell phone & car charger
  • phone cards (in case cell phones don’t work)
  • waterproof walkie talkies
  • helpful toilet paper pillows,
  • blankets, sheets, towels
  • water, Gatorade, snacks
  • other personal-care items
  • cash
  • Come prepared to camp: tent, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot

TO SUBSCRIBE TO KINSHIP CIRCLE HURRICANE ALERTS:

  • Regarding Animal Rescue New Orleans with Jane Garrison, as well as otherrelief efforts, send an email to info@kinshipcircle.org

FOR DETAILS NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS ALERT, TRY:

HELP KATRINA PETS-ACTION NEEDED 

Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 23:20:52 -0000
From: "misnya" mailto:misnya@yahoo-dot-com
Subject: HELP KATRINA PETS-ACTION NEEDED

HELP KATRINA PETS-ACTION NEEDED

HSUS has gotten in millions and millions of dollars and they are still collecting donations for the katrina pets. This money should be used fully for the pets affected by the disaster therefore please Call Wayne Pacelle 1-202-452-1100. CEO

1. It says on the HSUS website that it has dozens of people and volunteers to help reunite people and their pets. This is despicable. With the millions of dollars they have received and continue to receive ,tell Mr. Pacelle they need to spend money and hire 400 or 500 Paid People and help these Katrina pet owners find their pets now. These people have suffered enough. They need to pay money and stop using volunteers and get the job done now. They pulled this baloney from the beginning of the disaster when they should have paid people to go out and rescue pets. Many pets died that could have been rescued if they paid people. Tell them they need to pay people now to continue rescue, feeding and giving water to the hundreds of homeless animals that are dying on the street from starvation. It is not over for the Katrina pets and the money was sent to HSUS to help. Rescue Is Not Over. More Animals Will Perish Unless they Get Help Now.

2. HSUS needs to make known on tv that volunteers or ("pet angels" as I like to call them) will help you search for your pet

3. Demand that HSUS with the millions of dollars they received for Katrina pets, that they create a national public service commercial to tell people due to the fact of hurricane Katrina and Rita the shelters are more than ever overflowing. Millions of these innocent animals are killed because there aren't enough homes with people breeding, selling and not spaying and neutering. Please adopt a pet now and make room for more katrina pets that are still being rescued off the streets. And now with the holiday season coming , don't buy animals. Animals aren't things to be bought. Go to your local shelter. For every animal you buy, they die.( they need to show animals on death row in shelters).

4. Also tell them to make announcements or newspaper adds that shelters need volunteers more than ever to maintain the overflow of hurricane disaster pets.

5. Also urge HSUS to do radio, newspaper and tv letting people know that if they lost a pet during the Katrina disaster do not assume your pet has died. Many animals survived weeks after the disaster and were pulled out alive. Many people don't even know to search for their pets assuming they have perished. There are many miracle stories.

6. Urge HSUS to do radio, tv etc to list the names of people whose pets have been found but they can't locate the owner.

7. HSUS needs to make it publically known that people will get money to have their rescued pet sent to them that is in another state's shelter. Many people can't get their pets couldn't they can't afford to pay for travel or airfare to get them and don't know HSUS is supposed to pay to re-unite them. It's like a secret.

8. Ask HSUS what they are doing in reference to calling every shelter across the country and working something out so the shelters hold katrina pets for many months so people have a chance to find their pet. There is probably about 100 or more websites etc that needs to be researched for a person to find their pet from this disaster. It is ridiculous and deplorable that many shelters are giving these pets up for adoption before the owner can find them. It will take months and months to track down pets.These people lost everything. HSUS got the money from donations. They shipped the pets all over the country. They must take responsibility to work it out with shelters so people can get back their pets. People are in despair and emotionally sick and distraught. They want their pets back.Tell Mr. Pacelle to make a public announcement that all shelters must hold animals for many months so the owners have a chance to find their pets. The public must be aware of this problem so they can also pressure the shelters.

9. Tell Pacelle they should donate money to the reward by Pasado toward the horrible massacre that took place in New Orleans where innocent animals were tied up and shot and bled to death. Highly suspect is police personel. If the reward gets high enough someone will talk. This must become a landmark case and show no more tolerance for sick abusive acts done to animals. People were forced to leave these pets only to learn they were murdered including a service dog. This was part of the Katrina disaster and Mr. Pacelle owes it to the animals and owners to get justice.

KATRINA DISASTER NOT OVER 

Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 23:20:15 -0000
From: "misnya" mailto:misnya@yahoo-dot-com
KATRINA DISASTER NOT OVER FOR PETS-STILL DESPERATELY NEED HELP TO SAVE ANIMALS

If you've ever wanted to make a difference, a HUGE difference in someone's life please consider coming to help. We need YOU! (Please crosspost everywhere)

KATRINA DISASTER NOT OVER FOR PETS-STILL DESPERATELY NEED HELP TO SAVE ANIMALS

HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS

1. We need volunteers THROUGH END OF NOVEMBER, at which time we will assess continued need and update you.

2. WHEN YOU KNOW YOUR ARRIVE/DEPART DATE, SEND FOLLOWING INFO TO: mailto:info@kinshipcircle-dot-org. If you've already sent this, PLEASE DO NOT SEND AGAIN!

  • Full name(s) / Name of organization (if applicable)
  • Full street address
  • Cell phone, land phone, email
  • Brief description of animal experience, including professional, rescue, shelter, etc.
  • Arrive/Depart dates in New Orleans

3. Type "HURRICANE VOLUNTEER" in the subject line of your email, or we may miss it.

4. If you are an Animal Control Officer, Veterinarian/Vet Tech, or Experienced Humane Trapper state this in subject line of email. I.E., HURRICANE VOLUNTEER: Animal Control Officer.

CONTACTS

1. LOCAL RESIDENTS (IN LOUISIANA) / FEEDING ASSIGNMENTS

2. ARRIVING IN NEW ORLEANS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT LODGING, DIRECTIONS, ETC.?

  • Holly: 757-641-4527 or Rob Stone: 253-307-0969

3. VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN EXPORT/TRANSPORT/FOSTER

4. DONATE MONEY OR SUPPLIES?

5. VOLUNTEER QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED IN THIS ALERT (ONLY)

Audubon Zoo Set to Reopen 

Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 22:53:49 -0000
From: "veni harlan" borzoirule @cox .net
Subject: Audubon Zoo Set to Reopen

Audubon Zoo, one of New Orleans's top attractions, is set to reopen the day after Thanksgiving. The zoo will be the first major tourist attraction to reopen post-Katrina. The first visitors to the zoo will be first graders from a local school. After the storm, Baton Rouge zoo employees helped the Audubon Zoo recover by caring for animals. The Audubon golf course should be ready for play this month. No date has been given for the reopening of the aquarium or other attractions run by the Audubon Institute.

http://www.auduboninstitute.org/

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