LindaAcup
09-06-2005, 07:38 AM
ASPCA Disaster Relief Fund
Efforts to help the animal victims of Katrina continue round-the-clock
here at the ASPCA. In addition to our hands-on, on-site work, which
you can read about in our Rescue Diary, the ASPCA has built two
databases--the first to help families find their lost pets, and a
second for individuals who'd like to volunteer their services for
recovery efforts.
Your donation will go directly to help the animal victims of Hurricane
Katrina. To lend your support, please click on the link below.
Thank you for any amount you can give today. Thanks to all of
you who have given so generously.
http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=14RwoWht9h4TNXkclO0DnQ..
And remember, you can always keep updated on the situation on our
website.
http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=ZMXAJOGi8WXV1YQDWALJXg..
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RESCUE DIARY
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Morning Update, September 5:
The ASPCA has received at least 50 emails and calls regarding 50 to
150 animals stranded on the roof of the Windy Boggs Medical Center
(AKA Murphy's Animal Hospital) on North Jefferson Davis Parkway in New
Orleans. The animals are pets belonging to hospital staff, cared for
by one dedicated doctor who purportedly refused to be evacuated with
the other staff members. As a result, he and the animals were quickly
running out of food and water.
As of Monday morning, a caravan of animal control vehicles, zodiac
boats, equipment and personnel from groups including ASPCA, HSUS, Code
3, ARL of Boston and the Louisiana SPCA were en route to New Orleans
to rescue the animals from Murphy's Animal Hospital. The caravan
will also pick up any animals they find stranded along the route.
The ASPCA and other organizations, including HSUS, Best Friends,
Petfinder.com, are working to identify and log pets in need of rescue
in affected areas. A database is being compiled and provided to animal
rescuers, and will be posted on Petfinder.com shortly.
Louisiana
Good news! Thirty-five dogs have been loaded onto the Rescue Waggin in
Gonzales, and are on their way to safe haven at the Houston SPCA!
Additionally, 75 dogs have been rescued from the Superdome.
Austin,Texas
Good news from the Austin evacuation center, where the first evacuee
dog has been reunited with his owner! This puppy's guardian is a
14-year-old girl, who arrived at the Austin evacuation center with her
family members. The puppy was a gift from her father, whose
whereabouts are unknown at this time.
The Austin Humane Society (AHS), in conjunction with The City of
Austin Town Lake Animal Center and the ASPCA, has 75 evacuated animals
in temporary care. Staffers are still working around the clock at
relief facilities to help provide evacuee pets with a safe haven. AHS
has set up a Pet Hotline (512-646-PETS) for evacuees moving to Austin
who need to find care, placement and supplies for their family pets.
Eight pets have now been reunited with their displaced owners.
Click here to see photos taken at the Austin evacuation center.
http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=z6Xi_xiABsmx6JD810dEyw..
(c) 2005 ASPCA. All rights reserved.
Efforts to help the animal victims of Katrina continue round-the-clock
here at the ASPCA. In addition to our hands-on, on-site work, which
you can read about in our Rescue Diary, the ASPCA has built two
databases--the first to help families find their lost pets, and a
second for individuals who'd like to volunteer their services for
recovery efforts.
Your donation will go directly to help the animal victims of Hurricane
Katrina. To lend your support, please click on the link below.
Thank you for any amount you can give today. Thanks to all of
you who have given so generously.
http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=14RwoWht9h4TNXkclO0DnQ..
And remember, you can always keep updated on the situation on our
website.
http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=ZMXAJOGi8WXV1YQDWALJXg..
------------
RESCUE DIARY
------------
Morning Update, September 5:
The ASPCA has received at least 50 emails and calls regarding 50 to
150 animals stranded on the roof of the Windy Boggs Medical Center
(AKA Murphy's Animal Hospital) on North Jefferson Davis Parkway in New
Orleans. The animals are pets belonging to hospital staff, cared for
by one dedicated doctor who purportedly refused to be evacuated with
the other staff members. As a result, he and the animals were quickly
running out of food and water.
As of Monday morning, a caravan of animal control vehicles, zodiac
boats, equipment and personnel from groups including ASPCA, HSUS, Code
3, ARL of Boston and the Louisiana SPCA were en route to New Orleans
to rescue the animals from Murphy's Animal Hospital. The caravan
will also pick up any animals they find stranded along the route.
The ASPCA and other organizations, including HSUS, Best Friends,
Petfinder.com, are working to identify and log pets in need of rescue
in affected areas. A database is being compiled and provided to animal
rescuers, and will be posted on Petfinder.com shortly.
Louisiana
Good news! Thirty-five dogs have been loaded onto the Rescue Waggin in
Gonzales, and are on their way to safe haven at the Houston SPCA!
Additionally, 75 dogs have been rescued from the Superdome.
Austin,Texas
Good news from the Austin evacuation center, where the first evacuee
dog has been reunited with his owner! This puppy's guardian is a
14-year-old girl, who arrived at the Austin evacuation center with her
family members. The puppy was a gift from her father, whose
whereabouts are unknown at this time.
The Austin Humane Society (AHS), in conjunction with The City of
Austin Town Lake Animal Center and the ASPCA, has 75 evacuated animals
in temporary care. Staffers are still working around the clock at
relief facilities to help provide evacuee pets with a safe haven. AHS
has set up a Pet Hotline (512-646-PETS) for evacuees moving to Austin
who need to find care, placement and supplies for their family pets.
Eight pets have now been reunited with their displaced owners.
Click here to see photos taken at the Austin evacuation center.
http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=z6Xi_xiABsmx6JD810dEyw..
(c) 2005 ASPCA. All rights reserved.