Animal Rescue New Orleans Oct 25 2005

[NicoMoon]

UPDATE FROM THE FIELD:
Bingo, the dog found in a bathtub too weak to lift her head after 7 weeks,
is now able to walk and eat on her own. Affectionately renamed Bubbles, she
is still under a vet?s care. The skin-and-bones Dobbie mix--whose guardians
had tossed her out with the trash--remains on IV antibiotics, but eats from
people?s hands.

On Oct. 24, 2005 we rescued 20 dogs and 19 cats, among them a beautiful
feline whose guardian had perished in the hurricane. A returning neighbor
notified Jane about the white, fluffy cat spotted around her damaged home,
just waiting. Rescuers had to trap the frightened kitty, alone for over 7
weeks. But she is now in loving hands with plenty of food and water.

As addresses in our original database decrease, we enter Phase Two of this
rescue mission?Trapping animals on the streets. Katrina added hundreds, if
not thousands, of companion animals to New Orleans? existing stray
population. We will not turn our back on any of these animals. Once
trapped, most quickly accept human kindness. On Oct. 24, rescuer Matt
Rossell ?tamed? a pack of dogs, including one very pregnant female. He
succeeded in trapping the dog believed to be the alpha. Back on a leash,
this dog reverted to his ?old life,? rolling on his back for a tummy rub.
Apparently signaling approval for the others, the rest of the dogs came
right over to Matt, ready for their own dose of love and attention!

Their stories are why we are still here. Please join us in New Orleans.

[NicoMoon]

HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS

1. We need volunteers THROUGH END OF NOVEMBER, at which time we will assess
continued need and update you.

2. WHEN YOU KNOW YOUR ARRIVE/DEPART DATE, SEND FOLLOWING INFO TO:
info@kinshipcircle.org. If you?ve already sent this, PLEASE DO NOT SEND AGAIN!

*Full name(s) / Name of organization (if applicable)
*Full street address
*Cell phone, land phone, email
*Brief description of animal experience, including professional, rescue, shelter, etc.
*Arrive/Depart dates in New Orleans

3. Type ?HURRICANE VOLUNTEER? in the subject line of your email, or we may miss it.

4. If you are an Animal Control Officer, Veterinarian/Vet Tech, or Experienced Humane Trapper
state this in subject line of email. I.E., HURRICANE VOLUNTEER: Animal Control Officer


CONTACTS
1. LOCAL RESIDENTS (IN LOUISIANA) / FEEDING ASSIGNMENTS
Jane Garrison: 843-343-8887, JaneGarrison@comcast.net

2. ARRIVING IN NEW ORLEANS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT LODGING, DIRECTIONS, ETC.
Holly: 757-641-4527 or Rob Stone: 253-307-0969

3. VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN EXPORT/TRANSPORT/FOSTER
Karla Osbeck: vixey23j@yahoo.com or 310-800-7011

4. DONATE MONEY OR SUPPLIES
Priscilla Gargalis: pgargalis@yahoo.com

Monetary donations can be sent to:

Jane Garrison
Animal Rescue/New Orleans
2294 Otranto Rd.
N. Charleston, SC 29406


Supplies can be sent to:
Rob Stone
2148 Champions Dr.
La Place, LA 70068


5. VOLUNTEER QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED IN THIS ALERT (ONLY)
Kate Danaher: katedanaher@animalearthhuman.org
Brenda Shoss: info@kinshipcircle.org


TRAVEL & ACCOMODATIONS
- Fly into New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
- Rent a vehicle with room for supplies. Vans and SUVs appreciated.
- Attend 7:30 am daily meeting (location listed below)

- CAMPING: Bring tent to camp on parking lot/small fenced yard located
alongside property at 1585 Magazine Street.

- HOMES: To inquire about availability in resident homes or FEMA tent
(limited to 20 people), contact Holly: 757-641-4527

- HOTELS: Some hotels in New Orleans or Metairie are open.
Volunteers may research this on their own.
http://www.traveltoday.com/hotels/Metairie/LA/USA/ (http://www.traveltoday.com/hotels/Metairie/LA/USA/)
http://www.discoverneworleans.com/hotels.html (http://www.discoverneworleans.com/hotels.html)

- AFFORDABLE TRAVEL & RIDESHARES:
Email Shanah Lia Richardson at illinoiskatrinapets@hotmail.com for help
locating affordable travel options or rideshares.


WHAT VOLUNTEERS WILL DO
Ideal people are willing to stay at least a week and be self sufficient.

MORNING ASSIGNMENT MEETINGS - 7:30 am
NEW: Corner of Magazine and Felicity Streets by empty Star Hair & Nails bldg.
Around the corner from prior location at 1823 Magazine Street.
(Southern Animal Foundation has been wonderful but we don't want to block
their front door each morning)

If you arrive after 7:30 am meeting:
Call Jane Garrison 843-343-8887 for food/water assignment area.
Call Holly: 757-641-4527 or Rob Stone: 253-307-0969

1. FEED AND WATER TEAMS: Responsible for keeping animals alive until they
can be trapped. Does not require any experience or special skill...just a
strong desire to help!

2. RESCUE TEAMS: Rescue animals described in calls to our dispatch number as
?animals in need.? Teams also comb city to pick up street animals who
approach them without need to trap. Animal handling experience necessary.

3. TRAPPING TEAMS: Animal Control Officers, DVMs, Vet Techs or Individuals
with Experience Trapping Animals. These volunteers are encouraged to spend
at least one week in New Orleans and may submit (air, car rental, or gas)
travel receipts for reimbursement. An estimate of travel expenses is
required for approval. Send to Kate Danaher:
katedanaher@animalearthhuman.org

CARE FOR CRITICAL ANIMALS
Animals unable to survive transport brought to:
SE Veterinary Specialists, 504-219-0444
400 N. Causeway; Metairie, Louisiana

PROCEDURE FOR OTHER RESCUED ANIMALS
Other animals dropped off at Southern Animal Foundation by 4:30 pm.
Then transported to Best Friends in Tylertown, MS.
Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130


SUPPLY NEEDS
CONTACT Priscilla Gargalis: pgargalis@yahoo.com
Send to - ATN: Rescue Groups

Rob Stone
2148 Champions Dr.
La Place, LA 70068

Dry Dog/Cat Food
ANC (pop-top) Canned Cat Food
Fresh Water (gallon containers)
Pedialyte
Disposable Lasagna Trays or Litter Boxes (for water on the streets)
Large Plastic Dog Crates / Small Crates
Catch Poles
Humane Large Dog Traps & Cat Traps
Towels and Sheets
Cans of Mackerel for Trapping Cats
Cat/Dog Gloves
Car Chalk for Marking Rescue Vehicles
Gift Cards to Gas Stations / Gift Cards to Wal-Mart
Monetary Donations for Vet Care, Spay/Neuter, etc.
Vet Supplies (Lactate Ringer fluid bags & tubing), antibiotics, etc.
Bottled Water, Gatorade, Energy Bars, Snacks for Rescuers


MONETARY DONATIONS


Monetary donations can be sent to:

Jane Garrison
Animal Rescue/New Orleans
2294 Otranto Rd.
N. Charleston, SC 29406

Make check payable to: 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

Make check payable to: Jane Garrison
2294 Otranto Rd.
North Charleston, SC 29406
Indicate in check memo: Katrina Animal Relief

GIFT CARDS: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product_listing.gsp?cat=175427 (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 (non- aerosol if flying)
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

[sparkie]

VOLUNTEER FROM HOME OPPORTUNITIES!!


From Kinship Circle, Kinshipcirlcle.org

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO JOIN EACH GROUP. DO NOT RESPOND TO SENDER.

REUNIONS: Help Hurricane Animal Victims From HomeIN THIS ALERT:
1.) Stealth Volunteers
2.) No Animal Left Behind
3.) The Pet Railroad

If you...
-Can work from your home
-Have access to computer, fax and phone
-Are creative and persistent with computer searches
-Willing to make phone calls nationwide
...You can join these amazing teams.
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1.) STEALTH VOLUNTEERS
Have rescued animal reports. Looking for their people.
Stealth Volunteers Coordinator: Marilyn Knapp Litt

DESCRIPTION:
Volunteers are assigned animal cases registered on PetFinder. Thorough
rescuer?s notes (some of which are not available publicly) are sent to you.
As a Stealth Volunteer you receive instructions and guidelines to comb
search engines; survivor?s databases; crisscross directories; NetDetective,
Lexis-Nexis, etc. Your mission: To find displaced people, tell them where
their animal companion is located, and assist with their reunion.

Primary online tools used in your search can be viewed here:
http://www.KatrinaSanAntonio.com

HOW TO JOIN STEALTH VOLUNTEERS:
Subscribe to Stealth Volunteers Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stealthvolunteers

You will receive a Welcome Document with specific instructions about how to
get started, along with human and computer resources available to you.

Post message: stealthvolunteers@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe: stealthvolunteers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe: stealthvolunteers-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
List owner: stealthvolunteers-owner@yahoogroups.com
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2.) NO ANIMAL LEFT BEHIND
Have reports from people. Looking for their lost animals.
No Animal Left Behind Coordinator: Anita Wollison

DESCRIPTION:
This is Stealth Volunteers in reverse. As a volunteer for this group, you
help people who want to find their missing animal companions.

HOW TO JOIN NO ANIMAL LEFT BEHIND:
Read Welcome to No Animal Left Behind:
http://noanimalleftbehind.blogspot.com/2005/10/welcome-to-no-animal-left-behind-hi.html

Or go to website and click on Welcome to No Animal Left Behind:
http://www.noanimalleftbehind.blogspot.com

To volunteer for this effort, you must first agree to a statement asking to
extend the deadline for adoptions of Katrina animal victims. If you agree,
join No Animal Left Behind by sending an email to:
noanimalleftbehind@gamil.com

Include:
Full name
City, State
Affiliation (if applicable)

TO FILE A REPORT ABOUT A MISSING ANIMAL:
email: noanimalleftbehind@gmail.com
and/or call: toll-free 877-680-0090

FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE: It is suggested you include as much of the following
information in your report as possible.
1. Full name of pet(s) guardian
2. Address where pet(s) were trapped or last seen
3. Contact phone numbers for pet(s) guardian
4. Contact phone numbers for person searching on behalf of pet(s) guardian
5. Permission to enter home, including breaking doors or windows.
6. Pet's name, species, breed, special markings or other unique characteristics
7. Where pet(s) might be found once in the house, yard, etc.
8. Pet(s) age and any special medical needs
9. If guardians can reclaim/transport pet(s) who are found
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3.) THE PET RAILROAD
Nationwide transport network for hurricane rescues
Founder: Laura Sterling
http://www.thepetrailroad.com/

CONTACT INFORMATION:
contact@thepetrailroad.com
Laura Sterling: laura@thepetrailroad.com

DESCRIPTION:
The Pet Railroad is building a network of animal lovers in each state who
can help transport pets from the Gulf Coast to loving foster homes and
rescue groups. Animals have filled makeshift staging areas and local
shelters. (From Kinship Circle: Julia Fischer, of Animal Rescue Foundation
in Mobile, AL reports the euthanasia rate among beleaguered Gulf Coast
shelters has never been higher due to hurricane rescues and evacuees?
owner-surrendered animals). Animal facilities are out of space and need to
move animals quickly to other shelters and foster homes.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE PET RAILROAD:
TRANSPORT: http://www.thepetrailroad.com/transport
Follow instructions to determine what geographic region you can transport to and from.
This will lead you to a simple volunteer information form.

FOSTER: http://www.thepetrailroad.com/foster
Follow instructions to enroll in a master foster list for each state. Lists
are distributed to shelters/groups handling foster care.

VOLUNTEER TEAMS: http://www.thepetrailroad.com/volunteers
A great way to get involved, even you can?t travel to the Gulf Coast.
1. Transport Team Leaders: Responsible for keeping a list of volunteers for
transport for each state.

2. Foster Team Leaders: Responsible for keeping a list of volunteers for
foster homes for each state.

3. Attorney: To offer legal advice.

4. Rescue group and shelter liaisons: Rescue groups and shelters that can
house animals.

5. Advocates: Volunteers to spread the word about The Pet Railroad. We need
people to post pre-written blurbs to message boards, call shelters and other
advocacy groups and send pre-written press releases to the media. If you are
active on animal-related message boards, we need your help!

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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


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