Donations for our 4-Legged Hurricane victims? UPDATED Pg 7

[Tina]

Does anyone know how to donate to any animal rescue charities in the hurricane areas? I didn't see anything on the national ASPCA website yet this morning.


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See UPDATED post (#91) on PAGE 7 for what to send and where to send it!!

[ducklite]

Does anyone know how to donate to any animal rescue charities in the hurricane areas? I didn't see anything on the national ASPCA website yet this morning.

Look at the links in my signature below.

Anne

[Tina]

Thanks!!

[Miss Jasmine]

Here's another one: http://www.noahs-wish.org/

[Tina]

Thanks Miss J. I really like that one!! :flower:

[zippeedee]

I got an email today from Petco saying that they are taking donations for the Petco Foundation on their website and through 9/11 they are asking people shopping in their stores to round up their totals and donate the change for the animal's disaster relief as well.
It's all just so sad and overwhelming, but every little bit helps.

[kayeandjim00]

Thanks for posting this - I've been wondering how I can help the animals as well. Ducklite - the humane society has updated their website to include a donation page specifically for Katrina victims. link (https://secure.hsus.org/01/disaster_relief_fund_2005?)

[Soccer Princess]

Does anyone know which of these would be the best to donate money to? I'm just a college student so I'm only going to donate like $25, but I'm going to encourage my family and friends to do the same and would like to know which one to recommend.

I am a huge animal lover and it breaks my heart to think of them left alone. People can fend for themselves, but animals are helpless. :(

[eclectics]

I just sent $100.00 to Noahs Wish and will do the same for the Humane Society. Thanks for the links! :cat: :dog2:

[Tina]

I used the link above and made a donation to the Humane Society's special fund. Every little bit helps, so don't feel that your $25 is too small. You can make your donation online via credit card or mail a check to the address listed on the donation page. :paw:

[ducklite]

Thanks for posting this - I've been wondering how I can help the animals as well. Ducklite - the humane society has updated their website to include a donation page specifically for Katrina victims. link (https://secure.hsus.org/01/disaster_relief_fund_2005?)

Thanks! Going to update now, and add Noah's Wish as well.

Anne

[goofygirl]

My sig has an animal link. Petfinder has a special Katrina section with other links, and also reports from the animal shelters in the areas that were affected.

Contacts:
http://www.petfinder.com/disaster/index.html

Message board:
http://www.petfinder.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?p=723196

[Kim&Chris]

Anne - thanks for the links. I just donated to Noah's Wish (they accept Paypal!), and plan to pass their link around in work.

My local Fox station just aired an interview with two of the women making their way down to LA to help. They are truly special, caring people :dog2: :dog:

[EsmeraldaX]

Thank you for posting this.

[Mickey's Monkey]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.

[EsmeraldaX]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.

I'm sure it will.

That's why some us prefer to give to the animals.

[Kim&Chris]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.


While I understand what you're saying, many of us believe our pets are just as much a part of our family as anyone. It breaks my heart to see family pets wandering homeless. Animals can't help themselves, so I'll donate as much as I can to help them.

[eclectics]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.

I gave to help both the people and the animals. If we all are generous, I'm sure they'll be enough funds to help all Gods creatures, two legged and four legged. :earsboy: :earsgirl: :dog2: :cat:

[EsmeraldaX]

While I understand what you're saying, many of us believe our pets are just as much a part of our family as anyone. It breaks my heart to see family pets wandering homeless. Animals can't help themselves, so I'll donate as much as I can to help them.

I so agree. I would absolutely risk my life to save my dogs. They are the closest thing to children I will ever have and they are just as much a part of my family as anyone else in my family.

[Kim&Chris]

I so agree. I would absolutely risk my life to save my dogs. They are the closest thing to children I will ever have and they are just as much a part of my family as anyone else in my family.


Same here. My Belle is like my baby. I could never leave without her, and my heart breaks for those who were forced to do so.

[BillSears]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.

I agree but people will spend their money on what they want to. It's their choice.

[alliecats]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.

No doubt it will. Giving is a voluntary thing, and it's great to see people doing it, whatever the cause.

Not to jump you, but just once I'd like to have a thread about caring for the welfare of animals, without someone coming on expressly to lecture people about how THEY should spend THEIR money. Fact of the matter is, some will give just to people. Some will give just to animals. Some will give to both. Some won't give anything to anybody (be sure to get after them, while you are at it). They no doubt have thought-out, personal reasons for their choices. This doesn't make those choices anyone else's business.

Also please don't assume people on here aren't giving to people, too. There is just less need to start a thread asking how to do that, seeing as that information is more easily found.

Many many animals will die because of lack of funds, interest and awareness. No need for you to discourage anyone from contributing to the small amount that will get allocated--don't worry, I'm sure it won't be that much.

Caring for animals does not mean NOT caring for people!!!

[DisneyCP2002]

Thank you for the links :)

[EsmeraldaX]

I just saw the sweetest picture in a slideshow on Yahoo. A man rescued a small dog in the flood and was carrying it in a plastic container as the container floated on the flood. I also saw a nice photo of a man who rescued a pelican from some rubble and released it back to the ocean. Yesterday, I stumble across a picture a little girl who rescued a stray puppy. While many of the photos in the slideshow are horrific, these ones really struck me as a bright spot in a time of so much darkness.

http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/afp/20050831/capt.sge.dfp41.310805024710.photo00.photo.default-380x269.jpg?x=380&y=269&sig=99hJgqPc5noZbf25DbP8.Q--

[eclectics]

No doubt it will. Giving is a voluntary thing, and it's great to see people doing it, whatever the cause.

Not to jump you, but just once I'd like to have a thread about caring for the welfare of animals, without someone coming on expressly to lecture people about how THEY should spend THEIR money. Fact of the matter is, some will give just to people. Some will give just to animals. Some will give to both. Some won't give anything to anybody (be sure to get after them, while you are at it). They no doubt have thought-out, personal reasons for their choices. This doesn't make those choices anyone else's business.

Also please don't assume people on here aren't giving to people, too. There is just less need to start a thread asking how to do that, seeing as that information is more easily found.

Many many animals will die because of lack of funds, interest and awareness. No need for you to discourage anyone from contributing to the small amount that will get allocated--don't worry, I'm sure it won't be that much.

Caring for animals does not mean NOT caring for people!!!

Very well said. People shouldn't assume things. I just hope everybody digs in their wallets and gives to ANY charity to help these people, animals, or both. Choice is yours, but please give! :goodvibes

[Cosmic_Charlie]

I am praying for these animals. Thanks for the links to donate.

[Pea-n-Me]

Thanks for the links. I think I may help my kids make a project out of this. :goodvibes

[ducklite]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.

Trust me, the bulk of relief DOES go to humans. The animal rescue orgs operate on a shoestring, mostly with volunteers, many of who pay for their own gas, gear, and bring lots of supplies paid for out of their pocket. The donations to animal charities amount to probably a penny on every ten dollars donated to people charities. Additionally there is a lot of government money that goes to help people, and not a dime helps animals--with certain exceptions to farm animals.

Anne

[tuckerkeys]

noah's wish also accepts paypal, which is nice! :paw:

[Kim&Chris]

Just a bump for our furry friends :dog: :dog: :dog2: :dog2: :pug: :grouphug:

[TerriP]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.

Then that is definitely how you should direct your donation. ;)

[MickeysMommy]

I would do anything to save my animals life....Mickey is my child. I understand the whole save the family first, and I completely aggree with getting out but seeing video of animals on the rooftops waiting to be rescued broke my heart. They, like children, are defenseless. They can't save themselves. I hope more people donate to help rescue the animals - I know I will.

[Kim&Chris]

I saw a video last night showing a poor dog shaking because he was so thirsty. Many animals will likely starve to death. How terribly sad.

[CheshireVal]

Animal charities are the only charities I consistently donate to, disaster or no.

After Katrina, I still feel the same way. Thanks for the links.

[DebºoºS]

Thanks so much for posting the links.
We'll be donating to the Red Cross but our furfriends are in need as well.
During past hurricanes I was always fortunate to be able to stick it out with them. Must've been very hard to leave their pets.
Petfinder has really rallied around this issue and is where I'll send my donation. :paw:

[Laura]

They, like children, are defenseless. They can't save themselves. I hope more people donate to help rescue the animals - I know I will.

Well said--I will too. :)

Thanks for those links, guys! :sunny:

[Pea-n-Me]

So my kids and I have a plan in place for today. We are going to make two cans for donations - one for the American Red Cross and one for the Humane Society of the United States - and for the next week or two ask everyone we know and see to contribute to one or the other, or both, in order to make some small contribution to the victims of this devastating hurricane. It will be a good lesson in charity for them. :goodvibes

Thanks Tina for inspiring this on this thread. And thanks in a roundabout way to Mickey's Monkey for helping me realize that there are people who may be offended by our asking for help for animals. My kids certainly don't need to be reprimanded by anyone for their efforts so we'll give people a choice with the two cans and everyone will benefit. ;)

[alliecats]

Thanks for the links & thanks on behalf of these poor animals, to all the kind-hearted posters here. DH & I just made a donation to Noah's Wish--the Paypal link on that site makes it so convenient. :dog: :pug: :dog2: :cat:

[MickeysMommy]

I will be sending my check to the Humane Society tonight.

[RC Fan]

Thanks for the info!

I want to help the animals as well. :paw:

[RickinNYC]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.

Not to sound insensitive to YOU but perhaps your little comments are better served somewhere else? Consider the obvious fact that the folks that are posting on this particular thread are animal lovers and are most definitely NOT looking for a debate of any kind.

Give to whatever organization you choose. Don't judge anyone else for what they choose to support. It's not your business.

[The Mystery Machine]

I was listening to a local radio show and they were talking about the animals...so sad so don't read if you don't want to cry.

In one instance people on a roof were watching a dog yelping as he was dog paddling in flood waters....He gave one last yelp and drowned.

Also when they go to rescue the people trapped, the pets are not allowed. Families have to leave them to die.

Everything is sooo sad...From people to animals...it is just ALL breaking my heart.

[Maleficent13]

oh, Mystery Machine, I should have heeded your warning. I am now crying at my desk.

My donation goes now. Thanks for all the links, everyone.

eta: donation accomplished, and good luck :goodvibes and pixie dust :wizard: for all the :dog: :cat: :fish: out there!

[Rajah]

Thank you. I was wondering how to help the four-footers as well.

[puffkin]

Thanks for the links. I just sent out a mass email at my work to see if other people were interested in donating to Noah's Wish. Hopefully my coworkers can pull through and we can put together a sizeable donation. I plan on contributing $25 myself.

[lauran cameron]

I will donate to....I just can't imagine leaving home with out my 2 cats my bunny and my lil' hampster too :paw: :paw: :paw: :paw: its just too sad to think about...you're gone and they're left w/o you and you don't know how they are and they are probably wondering the same about you thinking..."what's going on?" It breaks my heart :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:

[Kim&Chris]

I was listening to a local radio show and they were talking about the animals...so sad so don't read if you don't want to cry.

In one instance people on a roof were watching a dog yelping as he was dog paddling in flood waters....He gave one last yelp and drowned.

Also when they go to rescue the people trapped, the pets are not allowed. Families have to leave them to die.

Everything is sooo sad...From people to animals...it is just ALL breaking my heart.



OMG, how horrible. I'm sitting here at my desk crying. Those poor animals.

[Honeibee]

Not to sound insensitive to YOU but perhaps your little comments are better served somewhere else? Consider the obvious fact that the folks that are posting on this particular thread are animal lovers and are most definitely NOT looking for a debate of any kind.

Give to whatever organization you choose. Don't judge anyone else for what they choose to support. It's not your business.




:love2: I love you, Rick.

[dizneykid]

I just read on another site that someone was watching the news and saw video of people being picked up by helicopter off their roof and they had their dog with them. They said they saw a couple of rescues. Maybe there is some hope.

I just couldn't imagine leaving my dogs behind. I could just cry. I would tell the rescuers to just leave me. I would rather die.

All this is just killing me. I can't stop looking for information about the animals. I wish I could be there to help. Hopefully, the animal rescues are now underway and helping.

I go home every night and just hug my dogs so much. :paw:

[ducklite]

Jeanne (are you "gene" or "zhahn"?)

Too alte for this time, but all the links in my sigs are to organizations which LOVE to get volunteers trained for the next time. And unfortunately, there is always a next time...

Anne

[The Mystery Machine]

I just read on another site that someone was watching the news and saw video of people being picked up by helicopter off their roof and they had their dog with them. They said they saw a couple of rescues. Maybe there is some hope.
:paw:

Oh good. The thought of what they said on the radio is just awful. It is just too much...

[Honeibee]

I made my donation to the Humane Society.

Sorry folks but there is NO WAY I would leave any of my furbabies behind. No way at all.

[dizneykid]

Jeanne (are you "gene" or "zhahn"?)

Too alte for this time, but all the links in my sigs are to organizations which LOVE to get volunteers trained for the next time. And unfortunately, there is always a next time...

Anne

Anne,

Actually, it is pronounced "Jeannie".

I have been reading your posts and saw your sig and that's where I have been getting some info. Thank you for that. Getting trained is a great idea, infact I used to work in a vets office so I do have a little experience. I live in Tampa, FL so it would probably be very good to be trained in rescue as we are so close to the coast.

I just pray for all, the people and the animals. No one should suffer. :paw:

[Tina]

Thanks for the links. I just sent out a mass email at my work to see if other people were interested in donating to Noah's Wish. Hopefully my coworkers can pull through and we can put together a sizeable donation. I plan on contributing $25 myself.

I did the same last night. I compiled the links into an email and sent it to all of my animal-loving friends, family, and co-workers. Many of my co-workers thanked me personally today for sharing it with them and told me they used the links to make their donations.

[EsmeraldaX]

:love2: I love you, Rick.

Rick is awesome.

[Snowysmom]

I went to the website for the American Humane Society and made a donation. On the site, they outlined what and how they would like to help take care of the animals. It is so overwhelming to think of what both people and animals are going through in this disaster. Animals have to rely on people to help them. They cannot help themselves. I am sure most of the donations are going to "people" charities. I am glad there are animals lovers who are willing to donate for the benefit of the animals. Everyone is entitled to donate to whatever charity they want. I could not imagine leaving my doggie behind. She is a big part of our family. My heart goes out to every person and animal in need.

[eclectics]

:cat: Bump :dog:

[CLynnJones]

Thanks for the links. All of the news out of the flooded areas is so, so sad but seeing doggies left behind on roofs really got to me.......

[MickeysMommy]

My check to the Humane Society Disaster Relief Fund went out in todays mail to help out our furry friends :paw: :dog: :cat: :paw:

[AllyandJack]

I'm going to make my donation for the animals, too.

I'd die right along with my cat, Ally. I'd lay there and drown with her. Granted, I don't have kids, so nobody would miss me. :teeth:

[chyam]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.
To each his own,but my money will go to the animals, since people like you forget about them for the most part!
Also for anyone interested I saw on the news this morning that www.bestfriends.org is sending people from Utah to help locate animals and moving them to their shelter in Utah..........seems Utah is really helping out in all ways.

[solotraveler]

Just made my Humane Society Disaster Relief fund donation!

Thanks for the thread and whomever got the links together!

Solotraveler :earsboy: :dog2:

[eclectics]

:cat: Bump :dog:

[Laura]

Just made my Humane Society Disaster Relief fund donation!

That's where I donated too! :dog2: :cat: :fish:

[maryssasmom]

I made my donation too. No way could I leave my babies behind. 2 or 4 legged.

[alliecats]

I read that the HSUS has already rescued 300 animals, but haven't been able to get into the hardest-hit areas yet.

[bekkiz]

I contributed to both the Humane Society and Noah's Wish. I am so sad. The is the best way to describe it. I've never been to NO, I know no one there. I am just sad and I thought making a contribution might help. It sort of did, but not really. I want to talk about this with my class today (I have 9th graders for history) but I'm not sure I can without crying.

[TracyK]

Thanks so much for the links. I was heartbroken by the news coverage here in the UK. I was particularly haunted by the sight of a dog clinging to a tree as the helicopter went overhead, he looked so bereft.
Think of all the wonderful work our four legged friends do for us, particularly in search and rescue situations. :dog:

Tracy

[eclectics]

Just giving this another bump. Rescue still not allowed in the worst areas! Why??? :cat: :dog2:

[pmcpmc]

I love animals but people first.
Just giving this another bump. Rescue still not allowed in the worst areas! Why??? :cat: :dog2:

[eclectics]

I love animals but people first.

They ARE letting rescuers through for the people but refusing animal crews to go along side with them. Rescuers are not allowed to take animals so they just leave them. What's the harm of letting the animal crews in also?

[chyam]

Petsmart is also taking donations until the end of Sept. tagged for the hurricane relief program, they normally have that donation thing (twice a year) where you give so much and you get a T-shirt, tote bag or mouse pad for free, I was in there today and they still have that promotion going but the money goes to the hurricane relief now. I have always trusted Petsmart for helping animals so those of you who don't want to donate online or send a check this maybe an option,even if it is only a dollar.

[alliecats]

I love animals but people first.



Groan............. NOT again.

[ducklite]

I love animals but people first.

YOU HAVE NO FREAKING CLUE WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!!!

There are groups that are trained to rescue ANIMALS. Unless you want them to snare a person with a pole, stuff them into a crate, feed them hay, and haul them off to a shelter where they will live in a kennel, SHUT UP!

I am SICK AND TIRED OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!

I want to get the people out of there are well, but the people there for the animals are specially trained and equipped to deal with animals, not people. They are the same people who do ANIMAL rescues at all major disasters, wildfires, earthquakes, tornado's, bombings, and are WIDELY RESPECTED by their colleagues who do Rescue and Recovery for people. The two groups coexist side by side with no problem.

Just go away if you aren't interested in animals. Frankly, they are better company than ignorant people. Take that as you will.

Anne

[alliecats]

YOU HAVE NO FREAKING CLUE WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!!!

There are groups that are trained to rescue ANIMALS. Unless you want them to snare a person with a pole, stuff them into a crate, feed them hay, and haul them off to a shelter where they will live in a kennel, SHUT UP!

I am SICK AND TIRED OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!

I want to get the people out of there are well, but the people there for the animals are specially trained and equipped to deal with animals, not people. They are the same people who do ANIMAL rescues at all major disasters, wildfires, earthquakes, tornado's, bombings, and are WIDELY RESPECTED by their colleagues who do Rescue and Recovery for people. The two groups coexist side by side with no problem.

Just go away if you aren't interested in animals. Frankly, they are better company than ignorant people. Take that as you will.

Anne



:worship:

[eclectics]

Frankly, they are better company than ignorant people.


:listen: My cats keep telling me that! :cat:

[eclectics]

:paw: One last bump for today :paw:

Leaving for WDW Sunday morning. Maybe somebody could bump this thread up for the OP every now and then? Every dollar helps!

[EsmeraldaX]

YOU HAVE NO FREAKING CLUE WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!!!

There are groups that are trained to rescue ANIMALS. Unless you want them to snare a person with a pole, stuff them into a crate, feed them hay, and haul them off to a shelter where they will live in a kennel, SHUT UP!

I am SICK AND TIRED OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!

I want to get the people out of there are well, but the people there for the animals are specially trained and equipped to deal with animals, not people. They are the same people who do ANIMAL rescues at all major disasters, wildfires, earthquakes, tornado's, bombings, and are WIDELY RESPECTED by their colleagues who do Rescue and Recovery for people. The two groups coexist side by side with no problem.

Just go away if you aren't interested in animals. Frankly, they are better company than ignorant people. Take that as you will.

Anne

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[wasabi girl]

:dog2: :dog: Thanks for the link to Noah's Wish. I wish I could go personally to help. It isn't possible but it is nice to be able to help in some way.

[xmelissax]

I made a donation today and am trying to get everyone I know to do the same. It's just so sad, I can't imagine how all these pet owners must feel.

[Soccer Princess]

I couldn't decide between Noah's Wish and the Humane Society, so I just made a donation to both! Thanks for all of the links!

[Tina]

I just received the following from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (I will add to the sticky post too):
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Dear Members and Friends,
Hurricane Katrina has dealt a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast and it will
take years for the region to recover. The toll on the human victims is almost
beyond imagining. A toll has also been taken on the animal companions in the
devastation as well.

Many people were forced to leave their homes during and in the aftermath of
the hurricane and couldn’t bring their animal friends with them. We know and
understand the anguish these caregivers are going through and want to assist
in the rescue of these helpless victims.

Best Friends is asking that you contact any friends or relatives that you have
who were required to evacuate the disaster areas. If they have companion
animals that were left behind, please have them contact the Best Friends
Hurricane center:

hurricane@bestfriends.org
(435)644-3965 Ext. 4455

We are compiling a list of animals in need to distribute to people on the
ground rescuing stranded animals.

Please ask them to include:

Contact name
Contact phone numbers
Address where the animals are
Name(s) of animal(s)
Description of animal(s)

We hope that you can help us to ease the minds of those animal caregivers who have already lost so much. Please pass this message on to as many people as you can.

Thank you for caring about the animals and the people who love them.

Sincerely,

Kelly Koeller
Network Manager, Resources & Content
Best Friends Animal Society
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, Utah 84741
435-644-2001 ext 256
kelly@bestfriends.org
www.bestfriends.org

[crazyme5kids]

I live in Long Island New York and am trying to find out about any organizations that need people to be a foster family (short, long or permanent) for dogs that have been left homeless by the hurricane. I can take in one dog (any size), I have 5 children ranging in age from 4 to 19. Please post or pm me if you can help. Thank you.

[Tina]

I would contact Best Friends or the Humane Society. I'm sure both will be compiling lists of host families.

[ducklite]

I live in Long Island New York and am trying to find out about any organizations that need people to be a foster family (short, long or permanent) for dogs that have been left homeless by the hurricane. I can take in one dog (any size), I have 5 children ranging in age from 4 to 19. Please post or pm me if you can help. Thank you.

Call North Shore Animal League. It's my understanding that they are the point of contact for any animals moved to that area.

Anne

[Rozzie]

thanks for the links. I just donated to Noah's Wish. Real easy ya'll! they have paypal! :dog2:

Thanks Anne for all your hard work!!!

[puffkin]

Well I finished my collection at work and mailed out the check today to Noah's Wish. We collected $304, plus my check for $25 and my MIL for $10, so a total of $339. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I am pleased with the efforts. My department is an AP processing department, so most of the people don't make a lot of money, and they were still able to give at least $5.

When I went on the website to get the mailing address, I saw that they already had rescued 300+ animals. :cheer2: I am sure there are many more out there, but at least it is a start!

[Planogirl]

Why can't those who complain understand that the Animal Rescue groups are NOT going to rescue people. They are not trained to do so and they won't be allowed to do so. They would just stay home if they can't rescue animals. Grrrr...

Anyway, thanks for posting the info. I am hoping that some of the shelter animals are brought into north Texas at some point. I might look into adopting one or two homeless cats.

[Christine]

I sure hope they can get in their soon to rescue the animals. I've got to believe, that for these pet owners, the thought of leaving their animals behind will probably haunt them forever. I think it's worth it if, at the end of all this, the bright spots could be that some families get reunited with their pets. I think if I had lost EVERYTHING (including my animals), it would be great to know that somewhere down the line, we might be reunited.

[TallyLassie]

One of the saddest stories that I have read is about a little boy that was boarding one of the buses from the Superdome. He wasn't allowed to take his dog. The story said he cried until he threw up.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WEATHER/09/01/Katrina.superdome.ap/

If you don't agree with making donations to save animals this thread isn't for you, so please don't turn this into a debate that will make the mods close it.

[Tina]

Here is the latest from Best Friends and what they need from YOU:

Dear Members and Friends,

Thank you so much for all the offers of help and support. Best Friends role in the hurricane relief effort is now becoming considerably more focused, and we’ll be updating you every day or two. Here’s today’s update:


BACKGROUND:

We are now working on site with the St Francis Animal Sanctuary in Tylertown – about 100 miles north of New Orleans. We consider them a sister sanctuary. They have facilities for about 400 dogs and cats. And they are being inundated! 80 more from the Humane Society of Louisiana. And 100 more from Jefferson Parish (New Orleans) Animal Control.

They have food for less than 24 hours. And they have a well, but no power to pump water. But they do have the basic facilities to operate as a sanctuary for adoptable animals from New Orleans.

So we are working with them to build up their facilities and run a joint project as base camp for adoptable animals being evacuated from New Orleans.

Our Director of Ops, Paul Berry, is now in metro New Orleans, working with Bert Smith, Director of Animal Control for Jefferson Parish. Bert is charged with rounding up stray animals. And he in turn will be taking as many as we possibly can to the St Francis sanctuary for shelter, and then to be placed in foster or adoptive homes.

A team of four from here at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary set off in a convoy for Louisiana this morning (Thursday). They are carrying food, generators, fencing, and many other supplies.

Another team from Best Friends Atlanta arrived in Louisiana this afternoon to start ferrying animals from animal control to the St Francis sanctuary.

HELP NEEDED:

We are now in a position to accept any and all offers of help. And thank you so much for them.

We need volunteers and supplies to assist in the rescue and placement of all of the animal refugees.

If you can help, please e-mail hrf@bestfriends.org with specific information on how you would like to help, what expertise you may be able to supply and how best way to contact you. We are compiling a list and will be contacting people as the program develops. Please see the list below:

Volunteer help:

- People with emergency/disaster experience to work at the disaster site.

- Long term foster homes (approximately 3 months)

- Carpenters and other construction trades people to work at the temporary and permanent shelter sites.

- Veterinarians and veterinary technicians

- Truckers

- People with trucks and vans to do animal and supply transport.

- People to collect and hold supplies until they ship

- People to volunteer at the Sanctuary for at least one week to cover for deployed personnel.

Supplies needed:

People needs:

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Vegetarian People food that won’t spoil or need refrigeration

Portable toilets and sanitizer

Insect repellent

Sun showers

Sunscreen

First aid kits for relief workers

Hand sanitizer


Pet needs

Pet Food

Animal Bedding

Crates (all sizes)

Collars/leads

Veterinary Supplies

Puppy and Kitten Formula

Canopy tents for the animals

Large cat tower/cage (for kittens)

Portable water bowls for animals

Microchip Scanners



General needs

RVs, SUV’s & Trucks (4x4), ATV’s (loaned or donated)

Tarp

Two way radios

Generators

Rope

Duct tape

Cable ties

Fencing, both temporary and permanent

Heavy work gloves and welding gloves

Carpentry supplies

Gas cans

Gas for vehicles

Flashlights

Batteries (AA, AAA, C & D)

Water

Water tanks

Clorox bleach

Warehouse facilities near Tylertown, MS

Garbage cans

Garbage bags

Tents

Camping Gear

Towels

Blankets

Collapsible wire cages (extra large size)

Extension cords (heavy duty outdoor approved - 100 foot long)

Grooming clippers (electric)

Zip Lock bags (extra large size)


Important note: Please contact us at the number above before you buy large quantities of any of these items.

This list is not exhaustive and if you think that you can offer goods or services that can help, please contact hrf@bestfriends.org. We will contact you soon.

No matter where you live or what you are able to physically do, you can help the survivors by donating to the hurricane relief effort. Any monies raised will go to help those animals and animal rescue organizations affected by the disaster. Please donate on the website at www.bestfriends.org or by calling 435-644-2001 ext. 104.

Again, thank you so very much for all offers of help. We’ll keep you updated on developments.

Best Friends Animal Society
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, UT 84741
aileenw@bestfriends.org
www.bestfriends.org
(435)644-3965 ext. 4165

A better world through kindness to animals.
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UPDATE:
You can now send items to the following address:

Best Friends Hurricane Relief
c/o Leigh Breland
1635 Misty Lane
Terry, MS 39170

[crazyme5kids]

Thought this could use a bump!

[vonpluto]

They ARE letting rescuers through for the people but refusing animal crews to go along side with them. Rescuers are not allowed to take animals so they just leave them. What's the harm of letting the animal crews in also?

According to what I've heard on TV:
The animal rescue folks have been working in Miss. and Ala. since Thursday or Friday. They were allowed in after the rescue and recovery teams got a head start.
Critters rescued in Miss. as of yesterday: well over one hundred.
Another thing to consider, this is not just about Pup or Kitty, ranch animals of all sorts need feed and water. Those eggs some of us had this morning may well have come from a chicken coop that is now a pile of splinters. If the majority of small ranchers herds can be saved, that will put those folks closer to being economically self sufficient, and be one small step on the road back.
The piece about the folks in Miss. who raise minuture horses was tough. Two lay dead in the yard, the survivors were munching the last of the hay.
As for fundraising, more has been pledged in a shorter time than for 9/11 or the tsunami, nearing $300 million as of yesterday. That's from you and me, individuals, not corporate. Humane society pledges are at about $3 million. IMHO, we've got our priorites in the right order. There is so much to do, but we will get it done.

Frank

[Tina]

Bumping up for my update on post #91

[Disney-Kim]

I donated to Noah's Wish. I am going to do the Humane Society too. I just can't even watch or read the depressing stories about the pets/animals.
I am so glad to read that others are so compassionate and worried too about all our animal friends who deserve to live too. :dog2: :dog: :dog: :dog: :dog:

[pgh01]

Not to sound insenstive but I would prefer to see the bulk of the relief funds go to humans first.

I have no doubt that the bulk of the relief will go to help people. However, there is no reason why we should not support the good work being done by organizations like the Humane Society as well as that done by the Red Cross and other people-oriented relief organizations. I know personally I have given to organizations for both people and pets.

In addition, by helping the pets, we are also helping the people. The Humane Society is receiving and responding to thousands and thousands of calls from hurricane victims asking them to go and rescue their pets from the disaster zones. As animal lovers, I think the people on this thread understand the comfort that the Humane Society gives by letting people who have lost everything know that somebody is there to search for and, hopefully, save the pets they were forced to leave behind.

[Luv2Roam]

I saw on the news (ands I am sure others have too) where I think it was LA dairy farmers were dumping truckloads of milk. They even mentioned no food for the cows. So yes, household pets are just a portion.

[arminnie]

I donated to Noah's Wish. I am going to do the Humane Society too. I just can't even watch or read the depressing stories about the pets/animals.
I am so glad to read that others are so compassionate and worried too about all our animal friends who deserve to live too. :dog2: :dog: :dog: :dog: :dog:

Me too. Believe me the refugees who had to leave their pets are grateful for this help.

And yes I did give to the Salvation Army in addition to Noah's Wish. I'd never heard of Noah's Wish until I read about it on these boards.

[ducklite]

Me too. Believe me the refugees who had to leave their pets are grateful for this help.

And yes I did give to the Salvation Army in addition to Noah's Wish. I'd never heard of Noah's Wish until I read about it on these boards.

Terri Crisp, the director of Nah's Wish was previously the founder of EARS, which is the disaster rescue branch of United ANimal Nations.

Terri decided that to be most effective, a rescue organization should be independent of any lobbying group, and thus she left EARS and started Noah's Wish. Their entire mission is to rescue animals after disasters.

Anne

[arminnie]

Terri Crisp, the director of Nah's Wish was previously the founder of EARS, which is the disaster rescue branch of United ANimal Nations.

Terri decided that to be most effective, a rescue organization should be independent of any lobbying group, and thus she left EARS and started Noah's Wish. Their entire mission is to rescue animals after disasters.

Anne

Thanks Anne - she is really doing a noble thing. Tricia

[EsmeraldaX]

http://www.snowballschance.org/

[SplshMtn99]

I posted this on ducklite's thread - but it can't hurt here either.

www.petfinder.org Click on the link for Hurricane Katrina. Info is updated daily about how certain shelters made out; where animals are being taken care of; where you can claim your animal; AND the LA SPCA will be uploading pictures of the animals they rescued in the attempts of matching owners.!!!!

And of course, you can donate to help if you wish. I DID!!!!!

[MickeysMommy]

Just giving this a well deserved bump for our furries out there :paw: :dog: :cat: :paw:

[MickeysMommy]

:dog: :cat:

[crazyme5kids]

Way to go North Shore Animal league. I finally received a response back from North Shore ( I e-mailed the over the weekend) reguarding my interest in fostering or adopting a dog that needs a home due to Katrina.

The response back was that they are rescuing animals from other shelters, and if my pet needs to be rescued, who to contact in Birmingham. I should also include how many of my pets need to be rescued, as well as their age, breed and location.

Did they even bother to read my e-mail? Yet one more reason for me not to like North Shore Animal League.

[Pea-n-Me]

DH just told me he heard on the news today that the mayor of NO has called for the shooting of dogs since they are "becoming a burden". I have not been able to find this anywhere online. Can anyone confirm? Good God...

I did find this article on rescue efforts which I thought was positive.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/08/pet.rescue/index.html

[Maria395712]

keep the donations coming for the animals

on my news channel they said it's not true they are not shooting them.
I just saw a best friends animals I think from Uyah and they are trying to get as many out as possible but need more boats I hope they get them
maria

[Maria395712]

thanks to this board I was able to donate to
www.bestfriends.org and the Humane society www.hsus.org and the www.aspca.org/disaster thank you for this web addresses

I just saw a picture of a woman who rescued 22 dogs she is a hero and I know our donations will help no matter how small, it all adds up

[DebºoºS]

North Shore Animal League is in it for the $$. They're more interested in selling puppies. It started out as a shelter. I adopted a great dog from them in 1970 but they've evolved into a For profit agency since then, IMHO.

I hope NShore is getting puppies from the Metro animal shelter (http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/AL52.html) Tuscaloosa Alabama located in the town of Nichols. It's a kill shelter (they don't like to admit it) with lots of very nice puppies. That's where Einstein (pic below) came from. DS was a college student who couldn't resist saving him.
I do hope none of the hurricane dogs end up there. I'll keep looking at petfinder.com to check on them. Pretty sure you can adopt out of state from them.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid185/p4234c5c08b02c2b3b53f01a155f876a9/f25f8a7a.jpg

[DebºoºS]

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/ also has information on pets that need help.

Here's a dog that needs adopting
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/96556943.html

[Maria395712]

anyone have web address for noah's wish the one I tried didn't work I would like to donate something for each one
maria

[crazyme5kids]

I adopted one of the greatest dogs ever from North Shore in the 1970's too! Too bad North Shore isn't the shelter it once was.

[Maria395712]

just heard on CNN today a man went back for his dog and her puppy and cat he found 3 very very emanciated animals alive and they all jumped into the boat including :Pinkbounc the cat jumped in what a good thing for them
maria

[Disney-Kim]

I donated to Noah's Wish and the North Shore League in the beginning. I didn't know North Shore wasn't the best. Well I hope it still helps. I think I will donate to the Humane Society and ASPCA too. :dog:

[Maria395712]

go to www.hsus.org for updates on how it is going but they still need donations :dog2: :dog: :pug:

[Planogirl]

just heard on CNN today a man went back for his dog and her puppy and cat he found 3 very very emanciated animals alive and they all jumped into the boat including :Pinkbounc the cat jumped in what a good thing for them
maria
That's super! :banana:

[Laura]

http://www.hsus2.org/slideshow-katrina/
Slideshow showing Humane Society rescue efforts. :cool1: :dog: :cat:

anyone have web address for noah's wish the one I tried didn't work I would like to donate something for each one
maria
http://www.noahs-wish.org/

[Maria395712]

also updates at www.aspca.org
still much needed help

[Planogirl]

From our nearby Animal Refuge:

Press Release

...Continued from main newsletter

AZA ACCREDITED ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS RALLY TO AID NEW ORLEANS ZOO AND AQUARIUM COLLEAGUES, ANIMALS AFTER HURRICANE DISASTER

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, an accredited member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA), joins with other member zoos and aquarium to respond to our New Orleans colleagues need for help following the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina. The 211-accredited-member association announced a national fundraising initiative to help the Audubon Nature Institute, which includes the Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas, and the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species. The facilities and their staff, like all New Orleanians, are struggling in the aftermath of the disaster. Kevin Bell, President and CEO of Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, is spearheading the AZA member fund drive to help provide immediate and long-term relief for staff and their families, the animals, and the facilities.

To make a donation, visit the Lincoln Park Zoo web site at www.lpzoo.org and click on hurricane relief, or mail a check, made out to The Lincoln Park Zoological Society, and send it to: Lincoln Park Zoo, P.O. Box 14903, Chicago IL 60614, Attention: Hurricane Katrina Relief.

AZA is providing frequent updates on the zoo and aquarium situation in New Orleans at www.aza.org/Newsroom/hurricaneupdate/

Dr. Condy, Executive Driector of Fossil Rim, has informed AZA that Fossil Rim is ready to assist to the extent it can, when Audubon Zoo is able to advise how Fossil Rim and others can provide useful assistance. We appreciate any efforts on your part to assist us during this particularly sorrowful time for our nation and our zoological community.

:goodvibes

[Maria395712]

:dog2: :pug: :dog:
they still need our help visit www.aspca.org for pictures of animals still being rescued
maria