Posted on 10/21/2005 10:21:13 PM PDT by BagCamAddict
PHYSICAL HELP IS NEEDED TO RESCUE LIVE ANIMALS STILL TRAPPED IN HOMES after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
On OCTOBER 19th, rescuers discovered Bingo, a dog so desperate for water he’d crawled into a bathtub. Too weak to haul his little body out, the tub almost became Bingo’s coffin. He could not lift his head or stand. But he is alive and now under veterinary care. Bingo and others like him want to live. Please let their tremendous will inspire you to travel to New Orleans as soon as you can.
Recently, a dog was found confined in a laundry room. He was emaciated, but able to recover. The other day, volunteers saved two cats from a house and another hiding in an attic. They were dazed and dehydrated, but alive.
IF YOU CAN TRAVEL TO:
NEW ORLEANS, LA
ST. BERNARD PARISH, LA
PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LA
TYLERTOWN, MS
Please travel ASAP to help rescue animals still trapped and starving to death.
Please click on this link, which will explain how and where to go, what to take, what to expect, etc.
HOW TO GO HELP RESCUE IN NEW ORLEANS
YOUR HELP IS DESPERATELY NEEDED. Please spread the word - if you can't go yourself, perhaps someone you know, or someone they know can go help.
Thank you.
(For the other areas, where there is still a need... simply go there directly and look for other vehicles marked with "Animal Rescue" and ask them for instructions on where to go and what to do.)
85 rescue teams were working in New Orleans until about October 10th. We are now down to 7 teams, with over 1200 rescue requests still to fill. If you can help, even for a short amount of time, you are needed. Official information below:
ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS Jane Garrison & David Meyer
FINAL DAYS FOR N.O. ANIMALS: YOU CAN HELP THEM! Recently, a dog was found confined in a laundry room. He was emaciated, but able to recover. The other day, volunteers saved two cats from a house and another hiding in an attic. They were dazed and dehydrated, but alive. On 10/19, rescuers discovered Bingo, a dog so desperate for water he’d crawled into a bathtub. Too weak to haul his little body out, the tub almost became Bingo’s coffin. He could not lift his head or stand. But he is alive and now under veterinary care. Bingo and others like him want to live. Please let their tremendous will inspire you to travel to New Orleans as soon as you can. *Animal Rescue New Orleans plans to stay active through end of November.
PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO info@kinshipcircle.org: (If you have already sent this, DO NOT SEND AGAIN) *Your full name / Name of organization (if applicable) *Full street address, including city and state *Cell phone, land phone, email *Brief description of experience with animals, including professional, rescue, shelter, etc. *Dates you can be in New Orleans for animal rescue *Type “HURRICANE VOLUNTEER” in the subject line of email.
TO SUBSCRIBE TO KINSHIP CIRCLE HURRICANE ALERTS: Regarding Animal Rescue New Orleans with Jane Garrison, as well as other efforts, send an email to info@kinshipcircle.org
FOR DETAILS NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS ALERT, GO TO: http://savinglives.1-800-save-a-pet.com/site/PageServer?pagename=KatrinaVolunteers http://www.AnimalRescueNeworleans.com
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
RESCUE CONTACTS: Jane Garrison: 843-343-8887, JaneGarrison@comcast.net David Meyer: 310-897-6546 Holly: 757-641-4527 Rob Stone: 253-307-0969 Pia Salk: 323-899-4160
SUPPLY NEEDS: Send to - ATN: Rescue Groups Southern Animal Foundation 1823 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Dog/Cat Food; ANC (pop-top) Canned Cat Food; Disposable Lasagna Trays for Water; Fresh Water (gallon containers); Cases of Pedialyte; Large Humane Dog Traps & Humane Cat Traps; Money for Supplies, Spay/Neuter; Large Plastic (airline-style) Carriers; Cases of Bottled Water, Gatorade, Energy Bars
TRAVEL & ACCOMODATIONS: - Fly into New Orleans or Baton Rouge. - Rent a van, if possible, with room for supplies. - Attend 7:30 am daily meeting (location listed below) LODGING/SHOWERS/BATH/FOOD: - Some volunteers are staying in a few local homes or sleeping in their vehicles. - Bring your own tent to camp on parking lot/small fenced yard we have secured. Camping area is alongside property at 1585 Magazine Street. You’ll see an empty building that says Star Nails and Hair. - Showers and food (to purchase) are available just outside New Orleans. Jane is trying to get porta-potties on site. Bring plenty of bottled water for drinking and “sponge baths.”
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PERSONAL SUPPLIES AT END OF THIS EMAIL)
VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION: Ideal people are willing to stay at least a week and be self sufficient.
1.) MORNING MEETINGS - 7:30 am Southern Animal Foundation 1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130 Each morning, sign up with your contact phone number to be reached throughout day as needed. Morning meetings led by Rob Stone or Matt. Will assign lists for rescues each morning consisting of map with specific locations or a section of city to feed and patrol.
2.) MAPS, ASSIGNMENTS, BRIEFING Maps and assignments emailed to Rob each evening to print/distribute at morning meeting. Rob or Matt will read a briefing from team each day, to keep volunteers abreast of information pertinent to rescue efforts.
3.) DISPATCH Jane and David to conduct dispatch directly. Volunteers will be called with specific rescues throughout day and asked to contact Jane or David directly with questions or concerns.
4.) CARE FOR CRITICAL ANIMALS Animals unable to survive transport brought to: SE Veterinary Specialists, 504-219-0444 400 N. Causeway; Metarie, Louisiana
5.) PROCEDURE FOR OTHER RESCUED ANIMALS Other animals dropped off at Southern Animal Foundation no later than 4:30 pm. Then transported to Best Friends in Tylertown, MS. Volunteers needed for daily transports.
6.) FEEDING STATIONS Volunteers also go around the city to set up feeding stations. Most animals come out after the sun goes down.
7.) MAPS, LOGS & DATABASE ENTRIES To end problem of going to repeat addresses, all completed maps and logs turned into Rob each night by 6:00 pm at the Southern Animal Foundation or at his home, so he can fax maps to data entry people to update database!
MONETARY DONATIONS: 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com https://secure2.convio.net/sap/site/Donation?ACTION=SHOW_DONATION_OPTIONS&CAMPAIGN_ID=1541 Or mail check to: 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com / P.O. Box 7 / Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Indicate in check memo: Katrina Animal Relief
ATN: Rescue Groups Southern Animal Foundation 1823 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130
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.
SUGGESTED PERSONAL SUPPLIES LIST current Hepatitis vaccinations (Hepatitis A most important) current Tetanus shot pepper spray hand sanitizer; alcohol and hydrogen peroxide insect repellent, 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
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
More frequently asked questions: http://savinglives.1-800-save-a-pet.com/site/PageServer?pagename=KatrinaFAQforVolunteering
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http://www.forpitssake.org/katrina.html --Slideshow with audio created by a rescue volunteer. Most of these animals have NOT been rescued.
GRASSROOTS EFFORT FOR ANIMALS OF THE STORM
KINSHIP CIRCLE 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) 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)
Tissue alert... Most of these animals were not rescued. Turn on your speakers.
http://www.forpitssake.org/katrina.html
------That was so sad. Poor little animals. :(
It was tough to watch. I am glad that this is going on to help. I hate to be a protaginist but where is PETA?
Saving animals just doesn't do enough to advance the liberal agenda, so they'll sit this one out.
I went to New Orleans and did rescue for 2 weeks (ending October 1st). Believe it or not, I heard some people from PETA were there, but I didn't personally see/meet anyone from PETA.
I've read a few rescue websites. Seems like most of the people going have some experience.
Wonder if they are interested in volunteers who are just pet owners, but have no rescue experience?
BUMP.
I am betting someone would love to have you. I wish I were closer.
What amazes me is how long these poor creatures have survived. But I think it is so great because alot of these evacuees could not take their loved ones.
Yes I said loved ones my Lab and my two cats are my children.
here is another article I found
A FINAL DESPERATE PLEA TO RESCUE ANIMALS TRAPPED IN N.O. HOUSES
Good info on what to do in my link above, if you decide to go.
Can you please ping?
Cedar this was one of the best posts I have seen in a while. I posted it on other blogs with your link to get more people involved.
list of shelters around the country with Katrina animals in need of adoption or sheltering
Donation forthcoming.
The very first thing I did after the hurricane struck N.O. was send a donation to our local (Houston) SPCA and another to C.A.P.S. which is a local volunteer rescue group.
Our pets are the innocent victims when they have to be left behind. And they're the last rescued. What a heartbreaker.
Yes, they would be happy to have anyone, regardless of experience. You can be paired up with someone who does have experience. Or you can be part of a feeding/watering team that puts out feeding/watering stations every couple of blocks. They have the food/water supplies... just take or rent a vehicle that can hold lots of supplies, such as a truck, minivan, SUV, etc.
They also need people to drive the rescued animals every evening from New Orleans to the shelter where they will be housed. You don't need any experience for that.
Or you could help with supplies (transporting food/water to the dispatch location from the storage area every morning), or with fielding phone calls for rescues, or with data entry after the rescuers turn in their lists every evening, etc.
So YES, they need you!! Just go... and be willing to do whatever you can to help, even if it's nothing like what you thought you'd be doing. You won't regret it.
Thank you very much... everything helps.
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