Pet Shelter in Need of Assistance

[hearts]

Best Friends is 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 as a volunteer, what expertise you may be able to supply and how best way to contact you.

Or, you can send supplies directly to: Best Friends Hurricane Relief c/o Leigh Breland 1635 Misty Lane. Terry, MS 39170

Please see our list of needs 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

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.

[NicoMoon]

Thanks hearts!

I did a quick check on this group, because the personal address provided as a drop off point raised some questions.

I did call the group headquarters in Utah, and ascertained that the contact information is correct according to the person I spoke to. The provided address is a volunteer location to get needed supplies closer to the effected areas.

Somewhere on the site it's stated that they have photos of rescued animals, but I couldn't find them. The person I spoke to recommended that we speak directly to the command post for the group which is at the Utah headquarters to find out where that information is, and if needed, how we can facilitate making it available.

The switchboard number is: (435) 644-2001 and calls will be routed to the appropriate location through there, if anyone is up for calling them and getting more information, on what they are doing, how we can support them, and if and how we can get the photos posted, if they are not already posted somewhere.

Please all, take a few minutes to exercise due diligence on each of these groups before contributing or helping get information out.

As with this group, there should be someone available to speak to who is willing to answer reasonable questions and validate information.

Just think how easy it would be for someone to crosspost this message after having changed email or the drop off location address to their own. I'm not trying to give anyone ideas, but I'm quite sure the professional scammers don't need my advice.

Let's remain vigilant!!