Report from Winn-Dixie

[NicoMoon]

Via phone conversation with Sparkie/Pam, via Richard.

WD seems to be still operating under Richard's leadership.

Immediate needs:

Transport of about 40 animals, mostly pit bulls, to a shelter in Los Angeles which agreed to take them. Richard is doing some networking with high profile contributors like Oprah, who are helping with animal transport as well.

Vari-Kennels (is that correct spelling?) Medium and large

Slip leashes

Volunteers

Also asked for generators, but probably best to get a more accurate picture of how long the group will be remaining active at that location.

Please transmit this information to all email lists.

[vervilledeb1]

Apprx. last count. 70-80 dogs and 35 cats.

Debby

[sparkie]

Debby, we got an more recent count and about 40 animals as of this am according to Richard. The above larger # was 1 or 2 days old from another great ground person Sammy. You know how situatin changes by the minute.

[sparkie]

Quick conversation so I did not ask for any details of below. Will call him tonight. I am relisting it to confirm:

Rich told me on phone at 11:15 am, tues, today, that he has currently 40 animals at wd. 30 are Pitts that a group in Los Angeles will take if he can get them there. He said he is working on transport help from some high-profile people, i.e. Oprah. I don't know if calls have been made or not yet. Anyone got Oprah's or Harpo's tel #'s? Or email addy?

Supplies needed, IAW Richard:

1.Kennels (Vari ) (sp?) I couldn't hear well and not versed in animal supplies yet)--Med & Lg

2. Slip Leashes

3. Electric generator

4. $

5. OK on human food, no mention of animal food but hopefully they could utilitze the WD store inventory b4 cleanout.

6. VOLUNTEERS!!

I'll post this at the new MSN Winn DIxie group at

http://groups.msn.com/winndixievolunteers/

[sparkie]

Winn Dixie Address:

4600 Chef Menteur Blvd (Gentilly Blvd)

Directly next to I-10 which is a main hwy thru NOLA.

I-10, Exit # 239B for Louisa St. Go north 1 block and you are there! The sw corner of Winn Dixie property.