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Monday December 19, 2005
ARNO Volunteers - We've Expanded & Moved!
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:55:25 -0800 From: Kate Danaher <katedanaher @animalearthhuman .org> Subject: ARNO VOLUNTEERS - WE'VE EXPANDED & MOVED! Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Katrina-Pet-Rescue-info/ Source: http://www.animalrescueneworleans.com/
ARNO VOLUNTEERS: Animal Rescue New Orleans is no longer operating from the Magazine & Felicity site in New Orleans.
Effective immediately
- RESIDENT FEEDERS and INCOMING VOLUNTEERS, report to:
- Celebration Station
- 5959 Veterans Parkway
- Metairie, LA 70006
We are now working with Best Friends to put more people, space and energy behind this last stretch of hurricane rescue. We ask for your patience during the transition, as administrative issues are fine tuned. Celebration Station will also function as a shelter for rescued animals, so we need all volunteers to pitch in with animal care, dog walking, etc.
All details about ARNO¹s new site are below.
12/18/05: ARNO HAS EXPANDED & MOVED
- http://www.AnimalRescueNewOrleans.com/
- Jane Garrison, Pia Salk, David Meyer
Celebration Station: ARNO¹s new site, in alliance with Best Friends Celebration Station is a large former arcade structure located at 5959 Veterans Parkway; Metairie, LA 70006. Celebration Station phone: 504-887-2115 (to work after Monday, Dec. 19, 2005)
Attend the morning assignment meetings - 7:30 am If you arrive after the 7:30 am meeting call Jane Garrison for a volunteer assignment: 843-343-8887
DIRECTIONS TO NEW ARNO STAGING AREA
- Fly into New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
- (Rent a vehicle with room for supplies. Vans and SUVs appreciated.)
- Celebration Station is located at I-10 and Veterans Parkway.
- From the New Orleans airport, Veterans Parkway is the first or second exit off I-10 (traveling east, towards New Orleans)
- MAPQUEST 5959 Veterans Parkway in Metairie, Louisiana from New Orleans or Baton Rouge Airport.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THROUGH DECEMBER & JANUARY,
- at which time we¹ll update you. We still have thousands of locations in our database where animals have been reported hiding under porches and homes. Many are still out there. Around corners. In sewers. On ledges. In the woods.
Animals struggle to survive in a desolate, unstable environment that lacks usual food sources such as good Samaritan feedings or garbage output. Many of these animals languish in low populated areas slated for bulldozing. In addition, animals set to give birth exacerbate the problem tremendously...
If not us, who will hear them? Please volunteer your time and heart for animals in New Orleans.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR ARNO:
- If you have firm arrive/depart dates in New Orleans, and do not hear
from us immediately after sending info required below, PLEASE GO. Due to email volume, we cannot always respond quickly‹but we have recorded your information for dispatch.
1. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US UNTIL YOU KNOW YOUR ARRIVE/DEPART DATES.
2. EMAIL Brenda: mailto:info@kinshipcircle.org
- OR Kate: mailto:katedanaher@animalearthhuman.org
- PLEASE EMAIL ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH. SEND ONE TIME ONLY.
- Duplicates are slowing down volunteer intake.
3. In your email, state:
- Full name / Name of organization (if applicable):
- Street, city, state, zip:
- Cell phone, land phone:
- Email address:
- Brief description of experience working with animals:
- ARRIVE/DEPART dates in New Orleans:
- Do you currently receive Kinship Circle¹s Hurricane Rescue Alerts? (from mailto:info@kinshipcircle-dot-org or mailto:kinshipcircle@brick-dot-net)
- When you write back, please keep our original message in the body of your email.
4. Type ³HURRICANE VOLUNTEER² 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
- WHAT DO 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. ANIMAL CAREGIVERS AT THE NEW ORLEANS SHELTER: We need volunteers for animal care/socialization, dog walking, cleaning cages, animal intake, etc.
- 3. 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.
- 4. RESCUE TEAMS: Rescue animals described in calls to our dispatch number as ³animals in need.² Teams also comb city to pick up street animals who approach them without need to trap. Animal handling experience necessary.
- 5. ADMINISTRATIVE: ³Log-in people² are essential! Administrative/computer volunteers needed on site to help track animals, record identity information, do data entry and photography, answer phones.
- 6. BUILDER-BOB TYPES / MECHANICALLY INCLINED: Pack your tools and come right away--to help construct dog runs and catteries at the new facility in New Orleans. Best Friends is looking for five to six mechanically inclined individuals to begin now. Submit a volunteer form: http://www.bestfriends.org/HF/VL.cfm
- ARNO CONTACTS
- 1. LONG-TERM FEEDING PROGRAM (LOUISIANA RESIDENTS)
- Brenda Shoss: mailto:info@kinshipcircle-dot-org or mailto:kinshipcircle@brick-dot-net
- 2. VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS
- Kate Danaher: mailto:katedanaher@animalearthhuman-dot-org
- Brenda Shoss: info@kinshipcircle.org or mailto:kinshipcircle@brick-dot-net
- VOLUNTEER QUESTIONS: Pia Salk: mailto:piapia@adelphia-dot-net
- Due to the volume of email and calls, we cannot answer all personal questions.
- Contact an ARNO BUDDY with your detailed questions or concerns:
- http://www.animalrescueneworleans.com/questions.html
- 3. ARNO COORDINATORS IN LOUISIANA
- If you arrive after the 7:30 am meeting call Jane Garrison for a volunteer assignment: 843-343-8887
- Jessica Higgins, On-Site General Admin Coordinator: 925-209-8813, mailto:jesshiggins@yahoo-dot-com (*gone Dec. 21-28)
- 4. TRAPPING COORDINATOR
- DOGS: Pia Salk: 225-298-9508, mailto:piapia@adelphia-dot-net
- Jessica Higgins: 925-209-8813, mailto:jesshiggins@yahoo-dot-com (*gone Dec. 21-28)
- CATS: Jane Garrison: 843-343-8887, mailto:JaneGarrison@comcast-dot-net
- 5. ANIMAL CARE & ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS COORDINATOR
- Ed Fritz, Best Friends: mailto:command@bestfriends-dot-org, 435-644-3965, ex. 4471
EXPORT/FOSTER/ADOPT ANIMALS
- CONTACT BEST FRIENDS
- FOR ADOPTIONS: http://www.bestfriends.org/HF/AD.cfm
- FOR FOSTER / ORGANIZATION: http://www.bestfriends.org/HF/FO.cfm
- FOR FOSTER / INDIVIDUAL: http://www.bestfriends.org/HF/FI.cfm
- FOR TRANSPORT TO FOSTER/REUNION: mailto:lostandfoundms@bestfriends-dot-org http://www.bestfriends.org/HF/TS.cfm
- Groups/individuals able to travel to Tylertown or Celebration Station to transport animals for foster and/or adopt, contact Amy Hogg directly. Must provide vet references.
- Amy E. Hogg, Hurricane Relief Foster Coordinator
- Best Friends Animal Society; Kanab, UT 84741
- 435-644-3965 x4186; fax: 435-644-2701; mailto:amyh@bestfriends-dot-org
CONTACT 1-800-SAVE-A-PET.COM
- FOR ADOPTIONS: http://www.1800saveapet.com/
- TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
CELEBRATION STATION VOLUNTEER HOUSE:
- An empty commercial building (formerly a giant arcade) serves as on-site lodging for volunteers.
- Large, carpeted indoor space for volunteers.
- Bathrooms available. (No showers).
- Electricity to be functional in next week. Heat working on Monday, Dec. 19.
- Full kitchen, but no cooks hired yet!
- BRING: a cot, sleeping bag, air mattress or other portable bedding.
HOMES: Request list of residents to contact directly, Brenda: mailto:info@kinshipcircle-dot-org
VACATION RENTAL BY OWNER: http://www.vrbo.com/
- New Orleans Vacation Rentals Listing of N.O. vacation rentals still in operation. Some as low as $75 per night. Inexpensive if shared. Individual owners post places, so worth asking if they¹ll offer discount to volunteers.
FEMA TENT:
- NOTE With ARNO¹s move from Magazine & Felicity in New Orleans to Celebration Station in Metairie, the FEMA tent (in St. Bernard Parish) is over 20 minutes away. 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 upon arrival and sign out of the FEMA tent before you leave town.
- HOTELS
- Volunteers have told us about...
- Days Inn, in Harvey ($99; sharing makes it reasonable) 504-366-8531
- Quality Inn, in Gretna ($112; Two beds) 504-366-8531
- Wyndham New Orleans, 504-566-7006 http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MSYCP/main.wnt
- Chateau Hotel, 504-524-9636, 1001 Chartres Street, New Orleans
Joe & Flo's Candlelight Hostel, in French Quarter ($50.00 per night) Free bus service that runs from 5am - 6pm daily, and goes right by the hostel. 1129 N. Robertson Street, New Orleans Book room online:
- http://www.hostelz.com/display.php/29284+Joe+&+Flo's+Candlelight+Hostel+-+New+Orleans
- http://www.realadventures.com/listings/1033981.htm?&mNewSummaryStyle=2&mOption=ChangeSummaryStyle
OTHER NEW ORLEANS HOSTELS & BUDGET HOTELS:
AFFORDABLE TRAVEL & RIDESHARES:
- Email Shanah Lia Richardson at mailto:illinoiskatrinapets@hotmail-dot-com for help locating affordable travel options or rideshares.
SUPPLY NEEDS:
- CONTACT: Colleen: 225-298-9513; mailto:colleen@peacelovepets-dot-com
SHIPMENTS TO:
- Animal Rescue New Orleans
- c/o Celebration Station
- 5959 Veterans Parkway
- Metairie, LA 70006
WE NEED:
- Dry Dog/Cat Food * Wet Dog/Cat Food
- ANC (pop-top) Canned Cat Food and/or Canned Mackerel (for cat/dog traps)
- Deep Dish Aluminum Trays (disposable lasagna trays), Litter Boxes, Basins,
- Buckets...(or anything to hold water on the streets)
- Slip leashes, Paper Collars (as used in vet clinics for intake ID)
- Large/Medium Plastic Dog Crates (for cat/dog transport)
- Humane Large Dog Traps & Cat Traps
- Combo Locks With 6 FT Chains (to keep traps from being stolen)
- Catch Poles, Crowbars
- Towels and Sheets
- Fresh Water (gallon containers)
- Pedialyte
- Grooming Clippers (NOT CORDLESS)
- Meaty Bones (keep dogs busy and reduces stress)
- Cat/Dog Gloves
- Car Glass Chalk for Marking Rescue Vehicles
- Spray paint
- Flashlights
- Space heaters (getting COLD in N.O.)
- GPS Units, Street Mapping Capability (to locate animals homes and monitor trappings/feedings)
- GIFT CARDS: Wal-Mart - Office Depot - Home Depot - Pizza Hut
- Gas Station Gift Cards: BP - Shell
- Bottled Water, Gatorade, Energy Bars, Snacks for Rescuers, Food Gift Cards
T-SHIRTS - $23 to $25 - To Order: http://tinyurl.com/dnpae
VET SUPPLIES: Dewormer (Strongid)
- Capstar, Frontline, Revolution or ANY Heartworm Preventive
- ANY Antibiotics, Gauze & Vet Wrap
Vet Care & Spay/Neuter - MONETARY DONATION
- Make payable to/send to: Southern Animal Foundation
- 1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130
ADMINISTRATIVE:
- Print Cartilages
- Copier Toner, Copy Paper
- Laminated MAPS - MS (Gulf Coast) & LA (New Orleans)
- Pens, Note Pads
- Tape, Paper Clips, Staples/Staplers
- Spiral Notebooks (for dispatch to write notes)
WISH LIST ITEMS:
- Generators
- RVs, SUVs, Vans, Pick-Up Trucks
- Notebook Computers/Laptops
- Copy Machines
- MONETARY DONATIONS
- Make check payable to: 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com
- 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com / P.O. Box 7 / Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Indicate in check memo: Animal Rescue New Orleans
- Donate online: https://secure2.convio.net/sap/site/Donation?ACTION=SHOW_DONATION_OPTIONS&CAMPAIGN_ID=1541
- Make check payable to: Jane Garrison
- 2294 Otranto Rd. / North Charleston, SC 29406
- Indicate in check memo: Animal Rescue New Orleans
- GIFT CARDS
- http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product_listing.gsp?cat=175427
- Jane can download Walmart gift cards from this site. Or, you may go to any Walmart to purchase a gift card and mail to the address above.
- HURRICANE ANIMAL RESCUE SHIRTS!
- http://acustomtshirt4u.com/1800SaveAPet
- FRONT: ³If I leave, they leave... In Memory of Hurricane Katrina Animals²
- BACK: ³Animal Rescue New Orleans. 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com²
- SUGGESTED PERSONAL SUPPLIES LIST
- current Hepatitis A vaccination
- current Tetanus shot
- hand sanitizer; alcohol or hydrogen peroxide
- 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
- 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 don¹t 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: For Animal Rescue New Orleans UPDATES, as well as other relief efforts, send an email to mailto:info@kinshipcircle-dot-org
HURRICANE ALERTS COMPILED BY:
GRASSROOTS EFFORT FOR ANIMALS OF THE STORM
- KINSHIP CIRCLE
- mailto:info@kinshipcircle-dot-org
- Brenda Shoss, Information & Volunteer Coordinator:
- (desk) 314-863-9445; (cell) 314-795-2646
- 7380 Kingsbury Blvd.; Saint Louis, MO 63130
- http://www.kinshipcircle.org/
- ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION (ARF)
- mailto:ggnu@bellsouth-dot-net
- Julia Fischer, Supply Storage & Distribution Director:
- (cell) 251-455-9377; (home) 251-645-8605
- shelter phone: 251-478-9743
- 771 Holcombe Ave.; Mobile, Alabama 36605
- http://www.animalrescuemobile.org/
DISCLAIMER: Information in all alerts is verified with original sources, to the best of our ability. We cannot assume responsibility for the consequences of its use. Call or email contacts at specific locations before going. Grassroots Effort for Animals of the Storm Kinship Circle * Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)
Katrina rescues driven to Toronto
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 09:01:54 -0800 (PST) From: Linda B <keywestgail @yahoo .com> A Cause for Paws: 14 New Canadians!!!! Katrina rescues driven to Toronto Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LouisianaDogCatRescu/
Crossposted by Linda Braun, Pekingese, Shih-Tzu, Japanese Chin Cyber Angel in northern VA.
----- Forwarded Message ---- From: M. Michelle Nadon <m.m.nadon @sympatico .ca> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 10:50:20 AM Subject: A Cause for Paws: 14 New Canadians!!!!
Well, we pulled it off. Thanks to the support of Cambridge Humane, our incredible team, Meg, Shelagh, the Canadian media, our American friends, and SO many others who rushed down here with donations, support, vet supplies, you name it... this network is absolutely incredible, and we managed a safe, speedy and successful trip.... More extensive details later, as we're extremely tired, I'm quite sick, and have to address my own business this week... any calls for animal issues, please call before or after business hours ANYTIME this week.
We arrived at Cambridge Humane Sat'dy night w/14 dogs:
Ringo: a beautiful 80 lb male 5 year old lab with a blind left eye. Gorgeous temperament, sweet disposition, strong, but easy to handle. Just needs to be trained. No trauma issues that we could detect in our short time with him. Just a beautiful boy.
King: is an 80 lb shepherd/hound cross with an aging face - about 8 yrs. He is so much like my Cyril - he's got that "je ne sais quoi" from the shepherd family that makes him look like he's having a private joke all the time. His temperament is excellent. Very healthy, strong dog, beautiful kind temperament. Just a darling. Shepherd features in his face, a torn right ear, houndish tail. When he lays down, he crosses one leg over the other, real dignified, and just smiles and smiles and smiles. I think he particularly liked the Holiday Inn accommodations on our trip home. Seems to be a "5 star" kind of dog...
Charlie Joe: a gorgeous male lab approx. 3 yrs, jet black. Sweet as can be, not full grown yet, very strong puller on the lead - none of these dogs know what a leash is.... He's full of love, energy, interest. He'll love it here.
6 black lab pups 5 months old 4 girls/2 boys: these pups were found on side of road in Magnolia, Miss. A skull was found with them, who rescuers assumed was the mother. Francis, below, saved these pups - was found bringing them food. Very sweet little dogs, just dying for attention and kindness. They'll do beautifully in Canada.
4 terrier cross siblings: These four, two girls, two boys, are the most sensitive of the lot. they are terrier/shepherd/collie crosses and at 8 months, are approx 30 -40 lbs each but very thin at this time. Matilda is more shepherd-like in her features; Callie has more collie in her than the others; Billie, very very nervous boy with again, collie features, and Moses, the most beautiful little face you ever saw, he smiles very funny, holds up his upper lip and shows you his bottom teeth when he's excited and happy. He throws himself into your arms for comfort. No idea of their history, but clearly scared senseless, all four. I'd venture they're traumatized, but we don't know over what.
Francis: is a "rat terrier" like a chihuahua, but not quite. He's brown/tan w/white markings on chest, approx 1.5 yrs, full of energy, life, loves to dig, cuddle, won't come in the bathroom - I think he was one of the pets who might have bee left in a bathroom during storm. As mentioned above, Francis was found caring for his 6 black labs and no one had the heart to leave him behind in the Best Friends compound, and separate him from his pups. Francis is in foster with me at the moment. He's tearing up a toothbrush right now... he had a full breakfast, and thankfully, did his business outside this morning. I was so proud of the little guy!
We are awaiting more background info on several of these dogs' history from various players in Best Friends/St. Francis camp in Tylertown today/tomorrow.
As part of our Cause for Paws network, Cambridge has kindly allowed us two days, Monday and Tuesday, to go see the dogs ad offer expressions of interest. Bonnie, who runs the shelter, would like each of these dogs "home for Christmas". So adoptions start in earnest this week. Cambridge Humane is on exit 287/Hwy 24 south off 401. Please call for their hours of operation and street address. Very accessible. The shelter is impeccable, the dogs have beautiful beds, great area to run, and kind and caring staff who left their Christmas party on Sat'dy to meet us late in the evening and settle the dogs in.
All dogs are heartworm free (a real feat to find heartworm free dogs down there) and no pit mixes that we can tell. Cambridge is watching the lab pups for another week, to ensure they don't come up with any pit features. If they do, Cambridge has agreed to work with C4P to get them to Province of Quebec for homing.
Obviously, we are extremely invested in these dogs' futures at this point - we would love, as with all our C4P rescues, to keep them in our circle and be able to track their futures, and keep them in the "family". Bearing in mind, our C4P family is now at about 1,200 animal advocates...
Francis, Leanne and I are scheduled to be on Animal Housecalls, Cable Pulse 24 tomorrow night, Tuesday, 5 pm - repeat Tuesday night 11:30, repeat Friday night 11:30. Tell your friends! Also, Toronto Star called yesterday and interviewed for the story, which hopefully publishes sometime this week.
This is an incredible opportunity for us animal-loving Canadians to show how deeply we care, and how possible it is to do something concrete for these poor animals. Best Friends.org (based in Utah) is an incredible organization - as an example, Francis' tag number is BF3016, which means, they've processed over 3,000 dogs at this point in tylertown alone ..... they, as of today, I understand are opening two more camps, one in Biloxi/Gulfport Mississippi and another in New Orleans, LO. they are a no-kill operation, and have my deepest and highest respect.
There are thousands of homeless animals all over the southern states, due to displacement from Katrina, etc. We had to leave two dogs behind, as they were "found stray" and not outright "owner surrenders" meaning, if an owner came forward at a later date, the dogs would have to be returned. At this time, the dates for "found strays" are slipping all over the place, some mention they are adoptable after Jan 15, there is another contrary rumour which says 3 yrs. there is no way of telling which way the states are going to go with the dates for surrenders. so we thought it best to leave the two behind so as not to put them through driving across the states twice.
Next steps: Tiffany Longarini is putting together plans for Team Two, leaving Dec 26th. we're hoping for two vans. Again, transport is most badly needed down there, to move dogs from southern shelters to more northern shelters or homes. Biloxi, Gulfport and New Orleans are still in dire need of transport and evacuation support. Not so much for supplies, they're managing that, but hands-on volunteers to care for animals and definitely transport out of the state(s).
Donations: our trip cost us approximately $2K including van rental and gas. Incid, Enterprise cut us an amazing deal (no kilometeres!!), and Bell Mobility is stepping up to the plate on my cell charges for humanitarian reasons. Very decent! The most expensive aspect was gas: $55 US to fill tank, twice a day on long hauls, once a day on short hauls. We are grateful to the many of you for sending your dollars in, big and small. We need approximately $3K more for two more successful runs. Please send donations to: M.M. Nadon, 3-1061 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M5R 3G8 and we'll take it from there.
Receipts: MediaIntelligence staff are going to get to work this week accounting for our trip, and ensuring charitable donation receipts are issued through Cambridge Humane. I anticipate having this all papered by end of year.
Obviously there is so much more to the trip that I'm not able to convey in this message this morning. I'll be putting together my thoughts on paper and getting it out at a later date. Suffice to say, it was a magnificent effort - animals were front and center on everyone's minds and in everyone's actions. It was a very powerful experience to say the least, to impact in any positive way we could, these poor animals. Thanks to all of you for every single thing you've done to support this effort. Our list of thanks is extensive, and we'll issue that at a later date...
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