Smite Me! » Alert Archive (2006b)

1. ‘Twas The Night Before XMAS 2005 (A New Orleans Prayer)
2. At What Point Do We Stop?
3. A Clue? A Lead? To Bring Them Home…
4. NOLA: 12/28 Holiday Event To Help Katrina’s Animal Survivors
5. Trapping Help Needed In Bucktown (NOLA)
6. Building A No Kill Community: Seminar In Shreveport, LA
7. Katrina Causalities: Strays Of Lakeview, New Orleans
8. NOLA Vest-Up Campaign For Human/Canine Law Enforcers
9. A Katrina Cat Reunion For Early-ARNO Volunteer!
10. Katrina CNN: A Story Of Survival And Reunion
11. Troubled Waters Video - December 2006
12. Arraignment Set For Deputies In St. Bernard Street Shootings
13. Would It Have Been So Hard To Feed These Dogs?
14. Baton Rouge: Katrina-Rescued Pet Fish Need Home
15. Christmas In New Orleans, By Katrina Dog-Artist Larry
16. A Christmas Goodbye
17. A Christmas Wish For Our Best Friends
18. On The Anniversary Of His Passing - Love, Brenda

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We Are Rescue

SOURCE: kasp [at] tops-tele.com

Until you have held a tiny puppy in your arms as it kissed your face with
slobbery puppy breath and felt the love,
Until you have held an injured or severely ill dog in your arms and felt
their pain and until you have looked into the eyes of a tired aging senior
dog and felt their wisdom,
You will never understand the life of a rescuer.

We find beauty in the most incomprehensible places and the otherwise homely
faces.
It is our gift to see beyond the dirt, terror, sadness and defeat and find
the true soul that lies within.
We are Rescue.

By Kathie Sullivan-Parkes, Topsham, VT
kasp [at] tops-tele.com
www.myspace.com/imaginesolace

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HURRICANE DIRECTORY: Missing/Found Animals, Rescue & Reunion

* Nola.com: www.nola.com/forums/animals/
* CraigsList: neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/
* Katrina’s Lost Pets: www.lostkatrinapets.com/
* Petfinder’s Animal Emergency Response Network: disaster.petfinder.com/emergency/home.html
* FOUND Katrina/Rita Animals, Still Missing Their People: tinyurl.com/ht9c2
* Pet Harbor: www.petharbor.com/
* CommunityWalk Maps: Cats/Dogs Sighted in NOLA: www.zzcat.com/katrina/ARNO_maps/roaming_pets.htm
* Animal Sightings — Missing, Found: www.communitywalk.com/map/12088
* Lost Katrina Pet Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/yepitsme770/sets/72157594146243742/
* Remote Reunion Campaign: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/
* Lost Pets Reported by Residents of New Orleans’ Ninth Ward: www.angelfire.com/planet/petrecover/
* Pets Missing From St. Bernard Parish in New Orleans: loststbernardpets.org/
* Help to Locate Your Lost Pet / St. Bernard Parish Shelter: www.sbpanimal.homestead.com/katrina.html
* Camp Lucky Rescues: www.flickr.com/photos/yepitsme770/sets/72057594131487111/
* Hurricane Pets Lost From Mississippi: mississippilostpets.blogspot.com/
* Pomeranians Lost/Found in Aftermath of Katrina: katrinapoms.4t.com
* The Lost Pets Of Katrina: www.wroberts.org/PF/LOST/
* Lost and Found.com: pets.lostandfound.com/
* Stealth Volunteers: www.illyria.com/shelter/foundpetlist.htm
* No Animal Left Behind: noanimalleftbehind.blogspot.com/

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1. ‘Twas The Night Before XMAS 2005 (A New Orleans Prayer)

SOURCE: Holly Quaglia, hollyq24 [at] yahoo.com & karensrescuelist [at] yahoogroups.com

Please forward to anyone you know who served, continues to serve (even those you think may serve) in the Gulf Coast regions. Thank you for all you’ve done/do! Merry Christmas and Happy 2007! Love ~ Holly

Twas The Night Before Christmas 2005 (A New Orleans Prayer)
Dave F. Metairie, LA December 23, 2005

‘Twas the night before Christmas, let me give you the scoop.
Not a creature was stirring, cause they all fled the coop.
No G-Ma in Lakeview, no Joe in Chalmette,
No Towanda on St. Claude, no one’s heard from her yet.

No Boudreaux in Waveland, no Jacque in Grand Isle,
No Jean in Slidell, man that girl makes me smile.
The place it was emptied by Katrina’s great tide.
They all headed north, now they’re spread far and wide.
As I sat there alone, I wondered out loud,
What Christmas would bring without the usual crowd.
And I questioned how Santa would find all my friends,
Now they’re gone cross the country from beginning to end.
So I sat at my desk, which was no more than a book,
Cause all of my stuff damn Katrina done took.
And I wrote me a letter, crafted with care,
Made my list for St. Nick, a New Orleans prayer.
I start, “Pere Noel, you know times are hard,
And I guess fun and laughter, well they’re not in my cards.
But I have a few favors to ask on this night,
And perhaps you can help before morning’s first light.
I ask for good weather, so all of these crews
Can give lights to the city, before this year’s through.
Bring water and gas to all of the houses,
And to Rite-Aide, and Popeye’s, and Frost Stop and Rouse’s.

And for all of those businesses, once doing fine,
A shopper or two, and a “We’re Open” sign.
And the schools sitting empty, now void of all noise,
A teacher or two and some girls and some boys.
For those who lost loved ones, I ask that they find
Some love in their hearts and some peace in their mind.
And for those who were lost who had no one to cry,
Family in heaven to sit by their side.

To the four legged creatures, and the ones who have wings,
A backyard to run in…a big cage with a swing.
For the people who found them, and fed them, I pray
That their own little companions never wander or stray.
For the young men and women who protected our streets,
Who gave ice and gave water, and something to eat.
May the heavens look down and see all that you’ve done.
And bless you and your families for lifetimes to come.

And as long as I’m asking these favors of you,
There is one more thing that I wish you would do.
In the Dome let the Saints win just one more game,
While those two words, New Orleans, are still in front of their name.
But mostly the reason I’m writing today,
Is for something we both know won’t fit on your sleigh.
For all of the people who wander and roam,
For the New Orleans natives from Houston to Nome.
A place to come back to, with family and friends.
The knowledge that soon their long journey will end.
For all of those people in shelters and trailers,
A place to call home, oh, and no levee failures.
So when you head South on your sleigh ride tonight,
You’ll find very few people, and fewer bright lights.
But the spirit is here, sent back home from afar…

So shout “Merry Christmas New Orleans, wherever you are.”

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2. At What Point Do We Stop?

SOURCE: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

Occasionally criticized and questioned about my continued involvement with animal relief in New Orleans, I again feel it necessary to explain why we provide life for these animals. Before Katrina, feral colonies naturally formed around food sources, with the colonies growing to the size food sources could accommodate — restaurants, dumpsters, places of business where employees often fed the strays. Also, controlled feral colonies existed, fed by volunteers, only the colonies were concentrated to target areas instead of being spread out throughout an entire city.

Katrina not only dismantled the colonies, killing thousands of ferals and strays, as well as house pets, but Katrina also destroyed their food sources, leaving sludge, dirt, and mold/mildew. In addition, the storm tossed inexperienced household pets into a frightening environment in which even the most experienced feral animal would have great difficulty surviving. While rescues continued for several months after the storm, resulting in many happy reunions, we fed those who remained on the street. We fed pets and ferals alike. We saved the lives of family pets who’d died of starvation had we not intervened.

My most memorable letters are from pet owners thanking feeders for keeping their pets alive. At what point do we stop? I have no idea. I’d love for the critics to walk in my shoes, to see these animals waiting for me, sitting at empty feeding pans, or hiding in bushes and debris, waiting for me to walk away. Heart wrenching! Why would feeders volunteer to do this if it were not necessary? I can think of a hundred other things I’d rather do than drive to N.O. and spend hours filling f/w stations in the extreme heat, in the pouring rain, in freezing temperatures, in dense fog, crawling under houses and over debris, in mud, etc. But on the other hand, I can’t think of a thing I rather do than provide a life source for these innocent animals who have no one else.

To walk away now, would mean certain death for most of them — hey guys, this disaster could have happened to any of us (terrorism, chemical/hazardous substance accidents, tornadoes, etc.) We could be banned from reaching our homes and our pets in a sudden disaster when there was no time for an organized evacuation — we weren’t home. Our own pets could tossed out on the streets. I’d hope someone would be looking after them as we are now.

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3. A Clue? A Lead? To Bring Them Home…

SOURCE: Remote Reunion Campaign, rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

In each Gulf Coast Newsletter, Kinship Circle features Katrina’s lost:

* Some MISSING since the storm, possibly with unknown individuals or groups
* Some who were confirmed rescues, now LOST IN THE SYSTEM
* And some FOUND waiting in foster for a familiar face, voice, touch…

ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS:

Look at these animals. Their humans have been searching for them since the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. If you have ANY leads, contact specific volunteers listed on Remote Reunion Campaign’s website or in this alert. Check Remote Reunion’s website at regular intervals to view additional lost/missing pets.

REMOTE REUNION CAMPAIGN CONTACT:
Valerie Sharma, psharma [at] austin.rr.com

To add pets to FOUND section, CONTACT:
Halle Amick, amick [at] med.unc.edu

VIEW DOGS missing, lost in system:
rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/dogs.html

VIEW CATS missing, lost in system:
rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/cats.html

VIEW FOUND PETS:
rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/found.html

MILO / PETFINDER LOST LINKS: here and here

MILO / CONTACT: Email noanimalleftbehind [at] gmail.com

If you have Milo or any tips that might lead to his return.

MILO FLYER: www.lostkatrinapets.com/milo/index.html

MILO / SOURCE: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/recent.html

SEBASTIAN / PETFINDER LOST LINKS: here and here

SEBASTIAN / CONTACT: Karen Karbach, 435-577-2092 or kkarbach [at] scinternet.net

Sebastion’s family: Freddie, fcavet [at] bellsouth.net

SEBASTIAN / SOURCE: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/cats.html

www.lostkatrinapets.com/sebastion/index.html

PRECIOUS / PETFINDER LOST LINKS: here and here

PRECIOUS / CONTACT: Karen Karbach, 435-577-2092 or kkarbach [at] scinternet.net

Precious’ family: Freddie, fcavet [at] bellsouth.net

PRECIOUS / SOURCE: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/cats.html

www.lostkatrinapets.com/precious/index.html

CHI CHI / PETFINDER LOST LINK: here

CHI CHI / CONTACT: Deb Nelson, 651-462-0247 or Deb77 [at] frontiernet.net

CHI CHI / SOURCE: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/dogs.html

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4. NOLA: 12/28 Holiday Event To Help Katrina’s Animal Survivors

SOURCE: Eileen Comiskey, comiskeyep [at] msn.com

PLS Spread this word of monthly SPEAKERS EVENT to any dog cat lovers u know!! SEE YOU THERE!!

Eileen P Comiskey APLC
Co-Founder, S.U.R.E., Louisiana Development NonProfit
504-875-7930, Ecomiskey [at] hotmail.com

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5. Trapping Help Needed In Bucktown (NOLA)

SOURCE: Linda K. Watrous, lindakwatrous [at] yahoo.com

12/18/06, from lindakwatrous [at] yahoo.com — I have been asked to send out a request to help an elderly lady in Bucktown who has been feeding a large number of unneutered cats on her property. She is living in a FEMA trailer on Seminole St., 3 doors down from 1351 Seminole St. The cats are accustomed to being fed, so they should be somewhat easy to trap. If anyone can help, please email me, or call me at 504-220-0247. I haven’t seen the location yet, so I cannot provide any further details. Thanks very much to anyone who can help. Linda

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Linda Watrous, lindakwatrous [at] yahoo.com, 504-220-0247

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6. Building A No Kill Community: Seminar In Shreveport, LA

SOURCE: Forwarded by Bonney Brown, BBrown [at] alleycat.org

Come to the seminar that has been called “a prerequisite for rescue groups and organizations that are serious about changing their communities to No Kill.” Seminar by Nathan J. Winograd

January 18, 2007 - Building a No Kill Community
6:30 p.m. / Shreveport, LA
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
3015 Greenwood Road; Shreveport, Louisiana
Sponsored by Robinson’s Rescue / Free & Open to the Public

How do you build a No Kill community? How do you include feral cats in your community’s lifesaving protection? How do you pay for it all? And what about those big black dogs, shy cats and other “compromised” animals with impediments to adoption - can they be saved too?

You’ll get practical answers to end the killing of pets in your community including finding homes for dogs and cats most shelters currently consider unadoptable. Not in ten years, not in five years, but now - because Animals Deserve Our Protection Today!

For more information: www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/conference.htm

To register, email: humanealternative [at] earthlink.net

The No Kill Advocacy Center; P.O. Box 74926; San Clemente, CA 92673
ph: 949-276-6942 * www.nokillsolutions.com/conference.htm

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7. Katrina Causalities: Strays Of Lakeview, New Orleans

SOURCE: Linda Graf (timmylilo [at] yahoo.com), Kathy Sweeney (kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com), Jeanette Althans (JAlthans [at] chnola.org)

BACKGROUND:

Strays are fending for themselves, with a handful of volunteers to feed, water, trap, ferry animals to a free clinic for sterilization and veterinary care, and find long-term shelter.

“I had no idea going into Lakeview in September 2005 to look for my sister’s cat would evolve into this massive task,” Kathy Sweeney says. “Each night, I went into the dark deserted streets alone and all I could see were the eyes of cats shining back in my headlights. I have not stopped since then and it looks as if this could continue for years…”

SPECIFIC NEEDS:

* DRY CAT & DOG FOOD: Critical need for ongoing food source.

* SAFE TRANSPORT: Immediate need for safe vehicle[s] and funding for animal transport to other shelters. The more animals who leave for other shelters/adopters, the more animals can be saved from the streets during this dangerous time of wholesale demolition.

* HOMES FOR NOLA CATS: Desperately needed for a successful TNR program.

* CREATIVE FUNDRAISING IDEAS: A donation box at your holiday party or other special events?

TO HELP LAKEVIEW FEEDERS, CONTACT:

Kathy Sweeney: kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com or 504-343-3683
Jeanette Althans: JAlthans [at] chnola.org or 504-430-6477

Jeanette Althans, Lakeview feeder, writes: I first spotted this black and white cat in November 2005. I just saw the cat again last weekend! I will never forget this cat and never forget what Rebbie Levingston (a former Lakeview feeder) said about him: “This cat is my inspiration.” Last November, it was very rare to see any signs of life in daylight.

…I’m not sure if people fully grasp what it is like trying to keep the animals alive on the streets. Today there are more obstacles than when I started over one year ago:

1. People are back and don’t want us feeding in their neighborhood.

2. Lakeview raccoons eat the food every night at many stations, so the cats are only fed on the days the feeder can go out.

3. Houses serving as F/W stations are torn down constantly, posing a danger for the cats and leaving us with fewer and fewer options on where to feed.

TO HELP LAKEVIEW FEEDERS, CONTACT:

Kathy Sweeney: kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com or 504-343-3683
Jeanette Althans: JAlthans [at] chnola.org or 504-430-6477

NOTE:

1. Lakeview, New Orleans is one of many areas caught in Katrina’s destruction — and by no means represents the only urgent area for animals.

2. KINSHIP CIRCLE does not represent any particular rescue organization working in the Gulf Coast. We compile/circulate information from various groups and individuals.

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8. NOLA Vest-Up Campaign For Human/Canine Law Enforcers

SOURCE: www.vestup.org/

Vest Up is a nonprofit campaign for all law enforcement personnel, including canines, who are still — more than a year following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina — awaiting replacement of their missing or destroyed bullet-proof vests.

…Everyone is aware of the tragedy that befell the Gulf; few know how they can still make a difference. Please join our volunteer network and show your appreciation to the men, women and K-9s who continue to need our support. Gratefully, Maura Rose Gallagher, Executive Director, Vest Up

DONATE ONLINE: www.vestup.org/
DONATE BY CHECK:
Vest Up; 330 E. Cordova Street, #375; Pasadena, CA 91101

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9. A Katrina Cat Reunion For Early-ARNO Volunteer!

SOURCE: Kim Johnson, rrsighthound [at] aol.com

12/6/06, from Kim Johnson, rrsighthound [at] aol.com: One of our [original ARNO, under Jane Garrision, Pia Salk, David Meyer] Katrina volunteers has been REUNITED with her cat, Oreo! Cheryl was the ‘caretaker’ for Section J last winter (meaning that she helped with data entry, tracking, and vital feeder support for that area), but she had been a resident of Section E (New Orleans East) prior to Hurricane Katrina.

Cheryl was a nurse and her husband was a New Orleans Police Officer. Cheryl and their children evacuated, but her husband stayed behind to work and to care for their pets. Like everyone, they assumed there would be a bad wind storm and then everyone would return 24-48 hours later. Her husband was at work in another part of the city when the levees broke, and he was unable to get back to the house to save the pets. He made several attempts to get back to the house, but as we all know, manpower was short, boats were hard to come by, the distance was great, and the situation was dangerous. Sadly, one of their two Labradors drowned, and the other survived by standing on the narrow ledge of the windowsill in the laundry room until rescuers came by boat and found him still standing there 4 days later. Can you imagine a Lab standing on the windowsill inside a laundry room for 4 days?

The cat, a neutered male tuxedo named Oreo, was never found. So he was presumed to have survived, but no one knew for sure. There were sightings of black and white cats around the neighborhood, and some of you may remember the map that I made (from ARNO’s detailed animal sighting reports for Jan-Feb 2006) to help Cheryl look for Oreo. Cheryl’s Grandfather was back in New Orleans and Cheryl gave him the map and he would go to the neighborhood to look for Oreo. A feeding station was set up at their house… Trappers were sent out to the locations where black and white cats had been sighted, but Oreo was never trapped.

Well today I got the following email from Cheryl, cferrell2 [at] yahoo.com — “ARNO, Stealth Volunteers, and everyone who hoped and prayed…thank you. Oreo was found Thanksgiving (yes, last week). Someone had seen him after the bulldozers flushed out a lot of cats and thought he was Oreo’s kitten cause he was so emaciated (and they thought the short tail was hereditary not an
old injury, so they didn’t mention it) — until they saw us still putting food out and calling…long story short — Oreo is neutered –we saw him and got him! He nor others would not have lived without y’alls tireless efforts and long shifts out of dedication of your love! Truly, Cheryl Ferrell, family and Oreo!”

That’s right folks, FIFTEEN MONTHS LATER! Oreo has been rescued and reunited with his family! Cheryl’s original plea to Jane Garrison, co-founder of Animal Rescue New Orleans:

From: Cheryl Ferrell, cferrell2 [at] yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
To: JaneGarrison [at] comcast.net
Subject: Trap or if seen cat in NO East?

Please look at the attached documents to look at Oreo, left in House on Maid Marian Drive in Sherwood Subdivision across from Sherwood elementary school. I appreciate your help or referrals… My dad who was in the area to assess the the damage and clear out the house did not see him. The exact address is 4828 Maid Marian Drive…

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10. Katrina CNN: A Story Of Survival And Reunion

SOURCE: Forwarded by Bettina R., brosmar [at] hotmail.com

Sixteen months after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, many of the 8,000 rescued pets remain in shelters, their owners unknown or unreachable. Rocky was one of those animals, until the work of a dedicated group of people led to a heartwarming reunion.

The story of Rocky’s remarkable odyssey first came to CNN from software company president, Eric Mirell. Conversations with rescue volunteer Christiane Biagi filled in the details. They and a microchip all played a significant role this tale.

Rocky’s journey began when his owner, Steven Cure, was forced to choose between saving his dog and saving his parents. He left Rocky behind in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The dog swam through floodwaters to a neighbor’s house but the rescue boat that came couldn’t take animals and Rocky was left behind, again.

Rocky survived on MREs, or Meals Ready to Eat, which were regularly thrown to stray animals by National Guard troops patrolling the area.

Somehow, Rocky eventually ended up in a triage-staging area for rescues in Tylertown, Mississippi. BF1271 was his listing number on a special section Petfinder.com set up for Katrina rescues.

Rocky has an implanted microchip, which would normally make finding his owner easy. But flooding from Katrina destroyed the records of many rescue shelters and animal control offices, making the microchip meaningless - for a while.

Rocky stayed in Tylertown for months and was moved around before ending up at Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton, New York. Shelter director Pam Green, shown here, and other workers fell hard for the Akita-boxer mix, but no one adopted him. Volunteer Christiane Biagi says the only one at the shelter who didn’t like Rocky was the resident cat, who took exception to being chased.

Biagi is part of KART, the Katrina Animal Reunion Team, and she made it one of her many missions to track down Rocky’s owner. Biagi was in contact with St. Bernard Parish animal control, where Rocky’s records had been kept. The office had spent months trying to dry out their paper records - carefully extricating them from the ruins and laying them on the lawn.

Eric Mirell’s company, Island Business Group, which had built the shelter’s database, worked arduously to salvage information from flooded hard drives. Biagi gave Rocky’s chip number Mirell. On November 19th, he hit paydirt — a name and phone number for Rocky’s owner.

While Rocky had been moving from shelter to shelter, his owner, also displaced by Katrina, relocated to Memphis. Fortunately, Steven Cure kept the same cell phone number, so Biagi was able to reach him.

Biagi says Cure was “absolutely thrilled” to hear his dog was safe, but he had no way to get to New York. Using donated funds, Kent shelter arranged for Cure to fly up to get Rocky and take him home.

Cure and Rocky came face to face again on December 14.

Cure says Rocky had always been a smart, healthy dog, and he “just knew he’d figure out a way of surviving.” Like many owners separated from their pets by Katrina, Cure did not have easy access to the Internet and had not been able to search for Rocky online

Cure says now that they are together and back in Memphis, Rocky goes almost everywhere with him and enjoys cruising around in his pickup.

While Rocky’s ending is a happy one, Biagi and other volunteers are still working tirelessly on dozens of other cases. Vivian, shown here at the Kent shelter, is one of those. Unfortunately, Vivian had no tags or microchip, so finding her owner may be impossible.

Biagi says time is running out for many of the rescues because shelters have started euthanizing long-term residents. The Katrina Animal Rescue Team can be reached at FindKPets [at] yahoo.com.

If you have a Katrina rescue story, share it with CNN here.

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11. Troubled Waters Video - December 2006

SOURCE: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

12/21/06, from Pam Leavy — This video contains current footage of New Orleans, Oct. through Dec. 2006 (as recent as Dec. 16). Although cleanup and rebuilding is underway, residents are slow to return. Thousands of animals still wander, homeless, dependant on feeders to keep them alive in a land without food sources. Many animals are waiting at feeding stations when we arrive. It’s heartbreaking. TNR is in place to help control overpopulation, however without sufficient funding/volunteers, it’s impossible to keep up.

With increasing crime, collapsing buildings, and toxins, the city is dangerous — dangerous for the residents, for the volunteers and especially dangerous for the animals. We’ve gotten to know many people in the 9th Ward area we’ve worked since October 2005, people who we visit regularly. These people express concern regarding crime — in one lady’s words “I don’t want it to get like it was before — it’s peaceful now.”

Turn up your volume and watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G5ssfTOIu4

Please forward this video on to everyone. The more views, ratings and favoritism it gets on YouTube, the better chance of it remaining on top and being viewed by others. Feel free to use the link above on your websites. This video, a little longer than usual, is in lower quality format to fit the youtube requirements. Anyone with high speed internet can email me requesting better quality. I’ll have limited internet access during Dec. 22-Jan.8, so I may not respond till after that period.)

OTHER PAM LEAVY VIDEOS:

You’ll Never Walk Alone - Filmed Sept-Oct. 2005
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kvtKcrQ-3o

I Want To Live - Filmed Oct.-Nov. 2005
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqVAFaCRNe4

Somebody’s Praying - Filmed Dec. 2005
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrAnRnGUrY

Still Forgotten - Filmed through Sept. 2006
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl4D3dW0N_o

The above videos have been produced solely for the purpose of spreading awareness of the animal conditions southeast Louisiana. I am a volunteer and receive no compensation for my work in New Orleans or these videos.

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12. Arraignment Set For Deputies In St. Bernard Street Shootings

SOURCE: Pasado’s Safe Haven, www.pasadosafehaven.org

On February 14, Pasado’s Safe Haven will be in Baton Rouge, Louisiana watching as St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s deputy Mike Minton and Deputy Chip Englande will be arraigned on aggravated cruelty to animals charges. Although the school shootings case is still being investigated by the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, the wheels of justice have begun to turn in the case of the street shootings. FULL STYORY — www.pasadosafehaven.org

Charles Foti, Jr., Louisiana State Attorney General announced the arraignment hearing date this week. Read his press release at
www.ag.state.la.us/122106.aspx

Mark Steinway, Pasado’s Safe Haven’s Humane Investigator will be at the arraignment on February 14. We’ll post photos of the “perp walk” on our Website — one of the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts we’ll ever enjoy.

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13. Would It Have Been So Hard To Feed These Dogs?

SOURCE: Eric’s Dog Blog, www.ericsdogblog.blogspot.com/

12/4/06, from www.ericsdogblog.blogspot.com/ — Instead of helping the 20 or so people (and dogs) who had to leave the dogs behind by taking care of these friendly dogs…they murdered them.

I traveled over 1000 miles to end up in St. Bernard Parish rescuing over 500 pets, returning many to desperate owners in the days after Katrina. How hard would it have been to feed these peoples pets? No other Parish saw the need to shoot wild dogs. Quite the opposite. I saw this school, what a nightmare. All these people had to do was feed the dogs, not shoot them. Even 30-45
days after Katrina rarely was a dog dangerous. What hell those dogs must have went through in that killing hour, watching their people taken away in boats without them and then as these people came around shooting them one after the other, and all the time thinking this was “just shooting some dumb animals” Things have to change in this country…

Owners allege ‘gruesome’ pet slayings
by Richard A. Webster, 12/04/06

Judy Migliori is shown with her dog Gigi before Hurricane Katrina. The toy poodle was later found in St. Bernard High School shot in the head. (Photo courtesy Pet Justice Project)

“It was a massacre,” said Mark Steinway, co-founder of Pasado’s Safe Haven, an animal welfare refuge in Sultan, Wash. “Dogs were shot in the hindquarters, shot in the gut, shot in the feet, in the mouth. It was very, very gruesome.”

On Oct. 2, New Orleans attorney Elaine Comiskey filed a civil lawsuit in U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana on behalf of more than 15 plaintiffs seeking compensatory and punitive damages for the wrongful destruction of their pets. Nearly 20 St. Bernard Parish sheriff’s deputies stand accused.

Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti Jr. is conducting a separate investigation. Under Louisiana law animal cruelty is considered a felony. The maximum sentence for cruelly killing an animal is 10 years.

In all his years investigating cases of animal cruelty, Steinway said he has never seen anything that remotely approaches what occurred in three schools in St. Bernard Parish in the days following Hurricane Katrina. The bullet-riddled bodies of dozens of household pets littered the tiled hallways, some allegedly executed after they had been leashed and tied up by their owners.

Among the allegedly massacred was Gigi, an 8-pound, 7-year-old white toy poodle with red painted nails and a collar medallion of St. Francis Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Gigi’s owner, Judy Migliori, brought the poodle to St. Bernard High School, a shelter of last resort, after the floodwaters engulfed her Violet home. Moments after she arrived at the shelter, police ushered her into a boat headed for higher ground.

Migliori clutched Gigi to her breast as she climbed onto the flat-bottom deck. She said a man with a hunting rifle stopped her, pointed at the dog and said pets were not allowed. “I started crying and pleading and he said — I’ll never forget this — he said, ‘Ma’am, we can do it one of two ways: nicely or not nicely, and if need be I’ll handcuff you.’” Migliori left Gigi behind after police assured her and the other pet owners their animals would be safe inside the school.

Weeks after the storm, reports circulated about the alleged slaughter of dozens of household pets in the three St. Bernard schools used as shelters — St. Bernard High School, Beauregard Middle School and Sebastien Roy Elementary School.

Steinway left the animal rescue shelter he established in Raceland post-hurricane to investigate. Nothing, he said, could have prepared him for what he saw inside those buildings. “There were bullets everywhere, shotgun shells everywhere, holes in the walls, holes in the floors,” Steinway said. “It was obvious someone was just chasing these dogs around the school wildly shooting at them.”

Among the animal carcasses was a small, white poodle with red-painted nails and a St. Francis of Assisi medallion. Gigi died of a gunshot to the head. “I had a little bag of food for her and a bottle of water I shared with her,” said Migliori. “I’d pour the water in a cap and she would drink a little bit at a time. She was safe with me and I could have taken care of her. We loved her so much and she was murdered. I grieve for her every day.”

St. Bernard Sheriff mum

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s office declined to comment on the lawsuit which is expected to go to court sometime early next year. It issued a written statement denying the charges and declaring any actions taken were done with the “utmost care, caution and belief of its necessity” in a time of emergency. St. Bernard deputies allegedly told Steinway they were under shoot-to-kill orders for dogs potentially packing up and becoming dangerous. Others were supposedly put out of their misery since they would most likely starve to death anyway.

Kelly Jenkins, founder of Metairie-based Pet Justice Project, said the breeds of dogs found shot in the schools — dachshunds, schnauzers, Pomeranians and miniature poodles — presented little danger of “packing up” and terrorizing the community.

Based on the carnage he saw inside the schools, Steinway disputes officers’ claims they killed animals to spare them from suffering. “There was no attempt to euthanize these animals,” Steinway said. “It almost appeared to be target practice, an exercise that was fun for them.”

Necropsies performed on the animals by the Louisiana State University Department of Veterinary Pathology showed gunshots to the chest, abdomen, spine and face, which did not indicate mercy killings, Steinway said.

Comiskey and Steinway said the attorney general’s office has been uncooperative and doubt the seriousness of its investigation. “I’ve gotten a crash course in Louisiana politics,” Steinway said. “I thought the AG’s office was on our side and that they were going to vigorously pursue this and nothing like that has happened. It has gotten squashed from day one.”

Foti’s office denied the charges and said the investigation is proceeding. Spokesperson Kris Wartelle said part of the case may soon go before a grand jury.

Other animal killings

Not all alleged pet killings took place in school shelters. On Sept. 7, 2005, according to the lawsuit, an unidentified St. Bernard deputy removed a plaintiff and her daughter from their homes at gunpoint. The plaintiff allegedly remains anonymous for fear of reprisals from the sheriff’s department.

The report states the plaintiff went inside her house to retrieve some personal belongings, leaving her dog, Hooch, with deputies outside. She then heard two gunshots. “Her dog, ‘Hooch,’ entered the house and ran upstairs,” according to the report. “Blood splatter covered his body and half his face (was) shot off. Plaintiff clearly recalls her final moments with Hooch, in which he seemed to be saying goodbye. His agony was real.”

Neither Comiskey nor Jenkins believes the plaintiffs will receive cash settlements. They say the purpose of the lawsuit is to bring alleged perpetrators to justice and to redefine domesticated animals under the law as something more than inanimate possessions. “In the eyes of the law there’s not much difference between your pet and a mailbox,” Jenkins said.

Marilyn David, an adjunct professor at Tulane University Law School, is teaching an animal law course for the first time next semester. It is important to update laws that in many cases are hundreds of years old, David said. “This isn’t a push for animal rights; it’s a push to protect animal welfare and to recognize that your aunt’s Chihuahua is worth more than a chair. It’s a reflection of our culture and how we treat our animals.”

St. Bernard resident John Bozes said he will never forget the day he returned to Beauregard Middle School to retrieve the remains of Angel Girl, his 2-year-old black Labrador retriever. “When we walked into the school, we could smell the death in there,” Bozes said. “We went to Room 203 and we found the dogs. They were all shot. I knelt in Angel Girl’s blood. I still have nightmares about it.”

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14. Baton Rouge: Katrina-Rescued Pet Fish Need Home

SOURCE: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

12/8/06, from Pam Leavy — This email is directed towards Baton Rouge, La., area residents. Sorry that everyone is going to get this, but I don’t have all my email list separated by state yet.

As y’all know, I’ve done Katrina animal rescue and continue working with animal relief in the New Orleans area for the past 15 months. In addition to furry rescues, I did fish rescues which, in turn, has transformed my house into a mini Aquarium of the Americas. I have set up 5 tanks, 3 of them large, to house approximately 20 fish, several of which are Texas Cichlids, very aggressive and can’t be roommates with other fish, and often times, but be a single fish tank.

We rescued 3 of these Cichlids, approximately 4 months post Katrina, from a tank where all other fish in the tank had perished. Two of these were obviously very pleased about being rescued and produced eggs, then babies, approximately 200 of them! The babies are now nearly 1 inch long. The parents took very, very good care of the eggs and babies.

Recently, the male, probably distraught over his responsibility for such an enormous family to care for, began attacking the female (he probably blamed her.) I was able to place him at a pet store, where he’ll hopefully find a good home. A couple of days ago, the female, probably distraught over her responsibility of having sole responsibility for 200 babies, began chasing her babies. I must move her immediately, and the pet store will take her also, but I want to make certain she gets a good home.

This is where you all come into the picture. If there is any of you, or your family/friends, who may be “fish people” and would like to have a rescued Katrina Cichlid, I can provide! The female is large and needs a minimum 45 gallon aquarium, and must be the only fish. I used to have a Placostomus (also a Katrina fish) in there also, but after the couple had eggs, they began attacking him, so I moved him into another tank. The babies can start out in a smaller tank, but will eventually have to move into something large.

If anyone is interested in Mom or a baby or two, please let me know. If I could place the mom and babies, I’d be able to take down one tank, and perhaps my house would sound less like a pet shop and I’d feel less like I’m working at one.

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

Mom and Dad checking on eggs. After the eggs hatched, they continued to move them. Half of Mom’s body turned white after she lay the eggs.

A closeup of the babies — feeding time, Dec. 8, 2006

These fish actually have personalities — they watch us, try to attack the cats through the glass, and they arrange and re-arrange their tank, moving plants and rocks. It’s amazing to watch.

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

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15. Christmas In New Orleans, By Katrina Dog-Artist Larry

SOURCE: Susan Meyer, susankiwikiwi [at] hotmail.com

Christmas in New Orleans, by Katrina Dog-artist Larry, CHARITY AUCTION for Great Dane Rescue — Christmas in New Orleans was painted by dog-artist Larry. Larry, a Cocker mix, was rescued from the devastation in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. This gorgeous original comes already matted and framed and ready to add to your collection.

Larry paints with his paws as he pauses and reflects on what he has survived. This beautiful original work in shades of blues, yellows, and bright pink, is reminiscent of Spanish Surrealist Joan Miro’s work. The colors seem to swirl on the canvas like water pooled reflecting the colors of the devastated city of New Orleans. The brightness of the colors in Christmas in New Orleans emotes a sense of hope. Hope that one day New Orleans’ fragmented and colorful pieces will be restored.

Open up your heart for the dogs at the Rescue and bid generously! 100% of your bid helps our dogs in need! Be sure to check our other eBay auctions!

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16. A Christmas Goodbye

SOURCE: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

‘Twas the night before Christmas
And the shelter is dark,
The whole place is silent,
Not even a bark.
The dogs are all locked in their pens for the night,
The staff has gone home and turned out the light.

As I lay my head down on the cold concrete floor,
I fondly recall my home from before.
The family I loved, who loved me right back,
We’d share everything — from secret to snack.
Things couldn’t be better this time last year,
But that has all changed and now I am here.

I won’t see the tree, the lights, or the snow,
I’m scared and alone, my spirits are low.
The others like me weren’t put up for adoption,
A new family and home, for us isn’t an option.
We’ve been locked up in cells as if we were crooks,
We don’t deserve homes because of our looks.
Not Diesel, or Bingo, or the young one named Percy,
Deserve to be loved nor shown any mercy.

While families celebrate holiday cheer,
I know in my heart that my end is near.
The vet will arrive, the lights will go on,
By the time you awake, we all will be gone.
A stranger will come and take me away,
I’ll never wake to see another day.
As I close my eyes I’ll shed you a tear,
The fondest of memories I’ll always keep near.

The only thing I’ve ever asked of Santa Claus,
Is to stop all these unfair and ridiculous laws.
You said without me, your life was not full,
So why does it matter that I’m a “pit bull”?

In my dream Santa shouts when he’s finished his deed,
“MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL…REGARDLESS OF BREED”!

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17. A Christmas Wish For Our Best Friends

SOURCE: Lilla and Neal Whitehead, lilandneal [at] hotmail.com

On Christmas morning, I wish…

For every dog searching trash cans for breakfast…
A filled bowl with his name printed in bright letters.

For every dog who slept fitfully last night, chained in a frozen yard…
A soft, warm bed with a person snoring gently nearby.

For every shelter dog, spending Christmas morning in a soiled run…
A forever home, filled with sounds and smells of family.

For every “Christmas” puppy given today…
A tolerant, caring owner who won’t abandon you as you grow into a real dog.

For every ailing pet…
Enough money for your owner to pay the bills to make you well.

For every lost dog…
A clear, safe road, and well-marked path, to lead you home.

For every old and tired friend…
A warm fire, and a soft bed, to ease your aches and pains.

And For every Heart Dog at the Bridge…
A moment when you know that you are remembered today, missed again, and loved forever.

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18. On The Anniversary Of His Passing - Love, Brenda

SOURCE: By Brenda Shoss, info [at] kinshipcircle.org

STANLEY - July 2, 1991 to Dec. 27, 2005
My inspiration for Kinship Circle

12/27/05: Tonight at 7:20 pm my dog Stanley took his last breath.

For three years Stan fought kidney disease with unparalleled stamina. He swam in the Black River. He saw the Grand Canyon. He gambled in Vegas. He schmoozed at AR2005 in Los Angeles.

He lived and died stubbornly, confidently, loved beyond reason. Here is what I sang to him as he died. I want you to know a bit of Stanley. He was the greatest dog in the world.

Silent Night
Holy Night…
All is still
Gone is my light
Stanley Schmanley
My shadow, my smile
StanBear, Nanners
So precious, my child
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Sleep with the Angels, my Stan

Stanley, my man
Little Napoleon
Waddling down the street
King of your own fleet
Snarl-tooth Lhasa, my underbite boy
Stanna Banana, my reason for joy
Kiss my Tikvah, dear Stanley
Play among Angels, my Stan

How will I exist
Without your sloppy kiss?
Intense little man…
Your head between my hands
Look to me Stanley,
Just one more deep stare
Growl, bark, see me…
Through sun, trees and air
Mama’s Boy you are forever…
Good night Stanley Schmanley, my love.

AN AWAKENING, 1996

The unceremonious moment occurred in my living room as I watched HBO’s “To Love Or Kill: Man Versus Animal.” During the “Kill” part of the documentary, my world stopped. I clung to my Lhasa Apsa, Stanley, and my orange tabby, Tikvah. For some reason, I looked into Stanley’s eyes for an answer. What I found was a soul, endless and deep. All the tumult, pain, joy, courage and
stamina of the animal kingdom spoke to me through this little creature’s eyes. That night, long forgotten cries crushed my indifference. Billions of nameless deaths walked through my apartment. I was awake. I was alive. And my life would never be the same.

Brenda Shoss, Kinship Circle

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Date: Dec 23, 2006 8:18 PM
Subject: [RELIEF GLOBAL] Animals In Disaster, Legislation - UPDATES

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12/23/06: [RELIEF GLOBAL] UPDATES - Animals In Disaster, Legislation
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ANIMAL ISSUE OF THE WEEK: Slaughter On The Streets Of Serbia
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IN THIS ALERT:

GLOBAL ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF NEWS:

1. Puppies From Israeli/Hezbollah Line Of Fire Safe In U.S. Homes
2. Happy Ending For Primates Stranded In Lebanon/Israel War

LEGISLATIVE/LEGAL ACTION FOR ANIMALS:

1. Jury Trial Set For Dogs Deserve Better Founder
2. Chinese President Hu Jintao Halts Mass Dog Cull
3. CONFIRMED: China Dog Massacre Stopped, But More Action Needed
4. President Bush Signs Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Into Law
5. No Passage: Horse Slaughter Ban & Animal Fighting Bill
6. Arizona Voters Pass Historic Ban On Sow Crates, Veal Crates
7. Horses Hurt in Wreck are Spared from Slaughterhouse

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GLOBAL ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF NEWS
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1. Puppies From Israeli/Hezbollah Line Of Fire Safe In U.S. Homes

SOURCE: CHAI, chai.usa [at] verizon.net

12/11/06, Rescued Puppies Update: Thirty-nine puppies, just some of the many animals CHAI’s sister charity in Israel, Hakol Chai, rescued during the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, were flown to the U.S. They all have now been placed in loving homes, thanks to positive media and several highly successful adoption events.

ALL THE PUPPIES HAVE BEEN ADOPTED!

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We need your help! The costs of flying the puppies to the U.S., providing them with medical care, boarding, and sponsoring the adoption events have been extremely high. You can help by sponsoring a puppy. Contributors of $180 and over will receive our beautiful 2007 Calendar featuring photos of all the puppies. Contributors of $300 and over will receive our Calendar and also our new puppy Notecards.

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The story of the puppies’ rescue is featured on our 2007 Calendar and on the back of our new Notecards. These will make perfect gifts for everyone on your holiday list.

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We are grateful for your support now and throughout the year, which makes all our work for animals in Israel possible. Read about our campaigns and successes on our website, www.chai-online.org.

Yours for a more compassionate world, Nina Natelson
CHAI - Concern for Helping Animals in Israel
PO Box 3341, Alexandria, VA 22302
ph: 703-370-0333; email: chai.usa [at] verizon.net
web: www.chai-online.org

KINSHIP CIRCLE RELATED LINKS:

8/17/06: Please Help – Innocent Faces Of War

7/29/06: [MIDDLE EAST] Panic From The Blast Of Rockets

7/22/06: [LEBANON] Same Eyes, Same Fear

7/17/06: [MIDDLE EAST] More Forgotten Victims

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2. Happy Ending For Primates Stranded In Lebanon/Israel War

SOURCE: Forwarded by Kate Danaher, katedanaher [at] animalearthhuman.org and Shirley McGreal, smcgreal [at] sc.rr.com

12/13/06, from smcgreal [at] sc.rr.com — Several baboons and vervet monkeys, and one macaque, left stranded in Beirut by the civil war and cared for by the Lebanese group BETA are now safely at the Cef-yr-erw sanctuary in Wales which is run by Graham and Jan Garen… It took two trips to Lebanon to arrange the animals’ departure from Lebanon.

For more information on this rescue, check the sanctuary’s website:
www.cefn-yr-erw.co.uk/news.htm

The animals in Beirut being prepared and crated for the flight to Wales and the “Care for the Wild” girls meeting them at London Heathrow.

www.cefn-yr-erw.co.uk/news.htm

Dr. Shirley McGreal, Chairwoman, International Primate Protection League
PO Box 766; Summerville, SC 29484, USA
ph: 843-871-2280; fax: 843-871-7988
email: smcgreal [at] ippl.org
www.ippl.org
Working to Protect All Primates Since 1973

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1. Jury Trial Set For Dogs Deserve Better Founder

SOURCE: Tammy S. Grimes, Founder, Dogs Deserve Better
P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684 * 1-877-636-1408 • 814-941-7447
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11/27/06 — Grimes Turns Down Plea Bargain Which Stipulates She Return Dog; Attorney States Intention to File for Dismissal of all Charges / Altoona, PA: The founder of Dogs Deserve Better, Tammy Grimes, was in court today in Blair County, Pennsylvania, for a pre-trial conference stemming from charges of theft and receiving stolen property for the help she gave a dying chained dog she dubbed Doogie in East Freedom, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2006.

Grimes and her attorney rejected a plea bargain which stipulated the return of Doogie in exchange for Advanced Rehabilitation for Grimes, and elected instead to go to a jury trial. Mr. Thomas Dickey will concurrently file for a motion to dismiss all charges against Grimes. Grimes states, “All evidence in the case clearly points to abuse and cruelty neglect on the part of the Arnolds. Pennsylvania anti-cruelty law is not being upheld in this case, and with eyewitnesses, video, photos, and vet testimony, there is more than enough evidence to convict the Arnolds.

The Arnolds have shown no remorse, and have been charged with no crime by what I feel is a very corrupt system in Freedom Township and Blair County, Pennsylvania. I could never in good faith return Doogie, presently flourishing and treated with the utmost respect by his caretakers, to a situation which would lead to his most certain demise.”

Kim Eicher, the Arnold’s neighbor, stated that Doogie had been unable to stand for three days, and she had gotten no response from the local humane society after calling both 911 and the humane society.

Grimes, upon seeing Doogie from the road, initially felt he had already died. Her team went to investigate, and found that he was still alive, but was unable to stand, his legs flailing about in the mud and his own feces. She then documented his condition with video and photos, and took him to a local veterinarian, getting him immediate and necessary care.

She was later arrested for her refusal to return Doogie to a certain and immediate death on the end of a chain.

Video of Doogie’s condition at the time of his rescue has been viewed over 41,000 times on You Tube. Subsequent videos can be also be seen on You Tube, with the latest showing Doogie’s much-improved condition from October 18. The case has made national headlines, and has been featured on Inside Edition, the National Enquirer, Animal People, animal magazines, and on blogs all over the internet.

A further pretrial conference is scheduled for February 5, 8:30 a.m., in the Blair County Courthouse.

KINSHIP CIRCLE RELATED LINKS:

Aug-Oct Updates: Arrested Dog Rescuer Tammy Grimes Visits One Happy Dog!

9/29/06: 2 Charges Dropped For Grimes; No Charges For Arnolds

9/20/06: Tammy Grimes Update: Vet Says Doogie Is Victim Of Abuse

9/15/06: Tammy Grimes: Save A Life, Go To Jail?

9/12/06: JAILED - SHAC 7 / Tammy Grimes, Dogs Deserve Better

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2. Chinese President Hu Jintao Halts Mass Dog Cull

SOURCE [here]

12/13/06 — Hu halts dog cull after reading owners’ petitions / South China Morning Post, Jane Cai: President Hu Jintao has intervened to end a national crackdown on dogs after reading complaints sent to him from dog owners, sources said yesterday.

One petitioner said Mr. Hu’s chief secretary had told her the president had read her two petitions, signed by more than 60,000 people, calling for an end to the campaign. She said Mr. Hu was unhappy about the complaints and international media coverage of the campaign, and had put a stop to the programme late last month.

A government official confirmed Mr. Hu had ordered a halt after reading the letters. Tens of thousands of dogs have been culled since the eradication campaign began in August. Authorities maintained it was necessary to deal with a rise in cases of rabies.

In Beijing, the so-called “civilising dog keeping” campaign began in October and was to have ended in the middle of this month. Under the campaign, dogs taller than 35cm were prohibited from downtown areas and each family was restricted to keeping a single pet dog. Fines were introduced for owners of dogs that defecated on the street or were found unchained.

The move infuriated dog owners. About 500 staged a protest in the capital a month ago against the seizure and killing of the pets. Beijing authorities announced rosy results from the campaign on Monday, saying more than 550,000 dogs had been registered and vaccinated against rabies and progress was being made in efforts to find new homes for more than 600 seized or abandoned dogs.

Yu Hongyuan, deputy director of the Beijing Public Security Bureau (PSB), told Xinhua only 180,000 dogs had been registered in the city in 2002. But the official news agency said experts believed there were about one million dogs in the city, which would mean the authorities’ job was only half done.

PSB spokesman Yang Yaling would not say whether the campaign had ended. He said education of owners would continue. No officials would say how many dogs have been culled.

Pet owner Zhang Tian said she had been despondent since one of her dogs was taken away. “The seizure comes back to me again and again. Police came in and grabbed him from under my bed. Without even glancing at him, an officer took away Duo Duo, who had been with me for five years,” the 31-year-old said. “Friends told me many dogs were burned in a suburban area. I can’t bear thinking about it…”

MORE PHOTOS + RELATED PETITIONS: www.care2.com/c2c/share/detail/213855

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3. CONFIRMED: China Dog Massacre Stopped, But More Action Needed

SOURCE: Cindy Milburn, CMilburn [at] ifaw.org

12/20/06, From CMilburn [at] ifaw.org — Herewith the update from [IFAW’s] China and communications staff… In particular we want everyone to know their letters made a difference but there is still more to do.

Thanks to thousands of letters from concerned animal lovers the anti-dog crackdown in China has been officially stopped. The crackdown started in Beijing at the end of October and in response letters were sent to various Beijing authorities (police, mayor’s office, Olympic Organizing Committee etc.) and groups outside of China (Chinese Embassies and IOC). The mass of Letters from all over the world created enough pressure for the police to stop the crackdown. This announcement was confirmed to IFAW by the Beijing Police Bureau on Friday (December 7).

The crackdown involved confiscation of dogs from homes due to excessive size limits (over 35cm), or lack of registration license. Since the halt of the anti-dog crackdown, the Beijing Police Department has initiated efforts to communicate with Beijing animal welfare groups. Beijing Police organized a meeting with IFAW representatives on December 7 where IFAW emphasized its concerns about the treatment of dogs during the crackdown…

On December 11, we were invited to tour the police pound. It was apparent the pound had recently been renovated. Many of the dogs were wearing collars and tags, indicating they were previously owned dogs… IFAW acknowledged that efforts have gone into building the pound. However, we pointed out that shelter is not the proper solution to the problem.

Dogs are companion animals and every dog at the pound should have a home. IFAW urged police to return the owned dogs to their rightful homes.. IFAW is urging the authorities to understand the importance of the positive role dogs play in communities and asking them to take a long term view to address the root of the problem rather than the symptoms. IFAW has pledged support to the authorities to help with the following:

* Production/printing of educational materials to promote responsible pet ownership, including registration, vaccination, spay/neuter, maintaining cleanliness in the environment, and harmonious relationships with neighbors.

* To introduce amendments to the Beijing Dog Regulation to make it more humane and realistic for dog owners to comply with. Our suggested changes to the Regulation focuses on the following:

* Size limit (35cm) has no scientific base. A dog’s temperament cannot be judged by size. The size limit also is making the regulation unenforceable.

* The regulation should regulate the behaviour of PEOPLE, not dogs. Violators of the regulation are people who should be punished (through fines, community service etc.) not the dogs who are already victims of irresponsible owners.

* The breeding of dogs for commercial purposes and markets should be regulated. Un-controlled breeding for trade is the main cause of the dog overpopulation problem.

* To work with the legal community in China to introduce national legislation for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Continuing vigilance and support from the international community will help ensure that reforms are secured. Please therefore write letters to the Chinese Embassy in your country and the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee, thanking the President of China for his intervention in stopping the anti-dog crackdown and asking that legislative reforms are made to the Beijing Dog regulations before Beijing hosts the next Olympics in 2008 and, at the same time, national legislation for the prevention of cruelty to animals is adopted in China.

RELATED KINSHIP CIRCLE LINKS:

11/6/06 - Beijing Dog Cull Begins 11/7. Write now and don’t stop.

8/3/06 - China’s Slaughter Of Innocents: 50,000+ Dogs In 5 Days

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4. President Bush Signs Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Into Law

11/27/06 — U.S. President Bush signed into law: S. 3880, the “Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act,” which expands criminal prohibitions against the use of force, violence, and threats involving animal enterprises and increases penalties for violations of these prohibitions.

ACTION: noaeta.org/action.htm

TIMELY ARTICLES:

Equal Justice Alliance Enacts Strategy In Wake Of AETA’s Passage:
noaeta.org/

McGovern Pledges To Help Overturn Animal Terrorism Law

Rep. Dennis Kucinich: Congress’ Lone Voice against the AETA

Journal Of Animal Law / VOL. II 2006 / MYTHIC NON-VIOLENCE, by Taimie L. Bryant

Judge Strikes Down Bush On Terror Groups

AETA In Reverse? Portland Fur Dealer “Terrorizes” Protesters

Bill of Rights Defense Committee’s Newsletter, Dissent is Patriotic

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

- Keep the issue alive in Congress by contacting your two Senators and Representative periodically to explain why the AETA should be repealed.

- Report any cases of prosecution of social justice groups under AETA to the Equal Justice Alliance at 800-632-8688. This will help us demonstrate that AETA enforcement unfairly discriminates against animal activists.

- Write (in your own words) a Letter to the Editor of your local newspaper. Below is a letter Alex Hershaft sent to 10 national papers:

From: Alex at Equal Justice, alex [at] equaljusticealliance.com
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006
Subject: Letter sent to 10 major national newspapers

Dear Editor,

As we celebrate the 65th anniversary of our national Bill of Rights Day, our thoughts turn to the latest desecration of our Bill of Rights – the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. The national Bill of Rights Day on December 15th was proclaimed by President Roosevelt in 1941. The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) was signed by President Bush only three weeks ago.

Originally intended to protect animal testing laboratories from animal liberation activists, AETA has degenerated into a nightmare for both civil liberties advocates and law enforcement authorities. The Act is overly broad, vague, and probably unconstitutional. It restricts freedom of speech and assembly. It imposes harsh federal penalties for nonviolent protest of animal abuses and brands the protesters as ‘terrorists.’ It facilitates federal law violations by animal enterprises and real terrorist activities against Americans.

Although it was opposed by thousands of constituents contacting their Representatives, as well as by nearly 200 animal, environmental, and civil liberties protection groups, the bill was mislabeled as ‘non-controversial’ by the Republican Judiciary Committee chair. As such, it passed by an unscheduled voice vote of five House proponents on the first day back after the election, with 99 percent of House Members unaware of its timing and busy moving into their offices.

The Equal Justice Alliance is a coalition of animal, environmental, and other social justice groups working to neutralize AETA’s gross violations of civil liberties. We echo the immortal words of abolitionist Wendell Phillips: “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.”

Sincerely, Alex Hershaft, Ph.D., Vice Chair, Equal Justice Alliance
10101 Ashburton Lane, Bethesda MD 20817; 301-530-5683

KINSHIP CIRCLE / AETA RESOURCES:

12/8/06: AETA UPDATE / Hope For Repeal?

11/16/06: Questions & Rumors: Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

11/13/06 - Done Deal? AETA Passes

11/11/06 - Post-Election AETA Action – Your Right To Speak for Animals

10/25/06 - Activism = Terrorism?

10/5/06 - If You Speak For Animals, AETA Concerns You

9/27/06 - URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Protect Your Rights

8/21/06 - Save Your Right To Protest – Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

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5. No Passage: Horse Slaughter Ban & Animal Fighting Bill

SOURCE: [here]

EDITED FOR LENGTH

12/11/06: The close of the 109th Congress brings mixed news for animal advocates… Permanent Horse Slaughter Ban Comes Closer than Ever: This Congress stirred in a major way on the issue of banning horse slaughter. We forced the issue to the floor multiple times, and every time it came up, lawmakers sided with horse protection (five times in the House and one time in the Senate). In 2005, both the House and Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation to defund federal inspections at horse slaughterhouses, but the USDA — responsible for slaughterhouse oversight — skirted the new federal law by allowing the foreign-owned plants to pay for their own inspections.

On September 7, 2006 the U.S. House voted in an overwhelming bipartisan vote (263-146) to pass H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act — favoring animal advocates over the agriculture lobby in passing a bill to establish a permanent ban on horse slaughter. The Senate version of the bill, S.1915, received the support of 33 cosponsors but did not come up for a vote before the clock ran out…

Animal Fighting Bill Poised for Passage in 2007: The Animal Fighting Prohibition Act also got remarkably close to passage, and it was largely one man who held it up. The bill unanimously passed the Senate, but House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) used his position to block final House consideration of the legislation, even though the bill had 324 cosponsors. With Democrats now in the majority, and a strong animal advocate, Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), taking the helm at the House Judiciary Committee, we are very optimistic about passing this legislation.

The 110th Congress convenes on January 3, 2007.

RELATED KINSHIP CIRCLE LINKS:

COLUMN: Fatal Fights – Dogs On The Underground Circuit

FACT SHEETS: Animals Used For Entertainment & Exhibition

12/7/06 - Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Down To The Wire

11/24/06 - Don’t Let Animal Fighting Bill Die In Committee

10/24/06 - Pass The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act

6/23/06 - Grant Horses Immunity From Butchers (URGENT)

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6. Arizona Voters Pass Historic Ban On Sow Crates, Veal Crates

SOURCE: Farm Sanctuary, info [at] farmsanctuary.org
www.farmsanctuary.org/actionalerts/alert_AZ_initiative.htm

11/7/06 — The ballot tally of Arizona voters on Election Day, November 7, 2006, proved that most citizens are opposed to the standard agriculture practices in modern factory farms which disallow adequate space and movement for male calves raised for veal and pregnant pigs. An overwhelming 61 percent of voters said Yes to Proposition 204 which will allow these animals enough room to turn around and stretch their limbs.

Passing of this precedent-setting humane proposition makes Arizona the first state to enact such a measure to ban veal crates and the second state to ban gestation crates for pregnant pigs. The gestation crate for breeding pigs was outlawed through a citizen initiative in Florida in 2002.

Arizonans for Humane Farms, a coalition of animal advocacy groups including Farm Sanctuary, launched this statewide ballot campaign in Sept. 2005…

RELATED KINSHIP CIRCLE LINKS:

COLUMN: Violence For Dinner

COLUMN: A Life Contained

FACT SHEETS: Animals Used In The Food Industry

7/21/06 - Urge Support For Farm Animal Stewardship Act

3/1/06 - H.R. 4341 Grants Animal Factories A Free Ride

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7. Horses Hurt in Wreck are Spared from Slaughterhouse

SOURCE [here]

EDITED FOR LENGTH

11/3/06 — By Elizabethe Holland, ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH: For a second and presumably final time, 24 horses and a hinny — the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey — involved in a Missouri truck crash have escaped certain death in a slaughterhouse.

Seventeen animals perished in or after the wreck Sept. 27 on Interstate 44 near Stanton, Mo. They were being shipped to a horsemeat-processing plant in DeKalb, Ill. The crash spared the survivors. But as veterinarians and other caretakers tended the animals’ wounds, no one could guarantee that the efforts wouldn’t be wasted — until this week.

The Humane Society of Missouri announced Thursday that it had reached an agreement with the animal owner’s insurance company. Northland Insurance Co. handed over ownership to the Humane Society. In return, the society agreed to waive any efforts to recover more than $84,000 spent on rescuing and treating the animals, which were being hauled from Stroud, Okla., to DeKalb. The insurance company represented the animals’ owner, broker Charles Carter of Loveland, Colo.

…Now that the Humane Society legally owns the horses, it can put them up for adoption. When the animals have recovered, they will be available for $200 to $1,000, depending on each one’s value for riding, age, gender, color and other factors, Cole said…

The slaughterhouse where the horses were headed, Cavel International Inc., is one of only three horse-meat processors in the United States. The product is sold in Europe and Japan, where horse meat is considered a delicacy…

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10/6/06: Give Slaughter-Bound Horses A Second Chance

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—– Original Message —–
From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Dec 12, 2006 6:47 PM
Subject: Katrina Causalities: Strays Of Lakeview, New Orleans

NOTE:

1. Lakeview, New Orleans is one of many areas caught in Katrina’s destruction — and by no means represents the only urgent area for animals.

2. The original Lakeview Feeders alert contained incorrect phone numbers for Jeanette Althans and Kathy Sweeney. They are corrected in this alert.

3. KINSHIP CIRCLE does not represent any particular rescue organization working in the Gulf Coast. We compile/circulate information from various groups and individuals.

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF - PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST

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1. 12/12/06: Katrina Causalities: Strays Of Lakeview, New Orleans

SOURCE: Linda Graf (timmylilo [at] yahoo.com), Kathy Sweeney (kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com), Jeanette Althans (JAlthans [at] chnola.org)

BACKGROUND:

While searching for her sister’s cat in the Katrina-ravaged district of Lakeview, Kathy Sweeny was shocked by the multitude of strays fending for themselves — even after big rescue operations left New Orleans. So Kathy stayed to feed, water, trap, ferry animals to a free clinic for sterilization and veterinary care, house and find long-term shelter.

“I had no idea going into Lakeview in September 2005 to look for my sister’s cat would evolve into this massive task,” Kathy says. “Each night, I went into the dark deserted streets alone and all I could see were the eyes of cats shining back in my headlights. I have not stopped since then and it looks as if this could continue for years…”

Can you make a difference for these forgotten animals?

SPECIFIC NEEDS:

* DRY CAT & DOG FOOD: Critical need for ongoing food source.

* HOMES FOR NOLA CATS: Desperately needed for a successful TNR program.

* CREATIVE FUNDRAISING IDEAS: A donation box at your holiday party or other special events?

TO HELP LAKEVIEW FEEDERS, CONTACT:

Kathy Sweeney: kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com or 504-343-3683
Jeanette Althans: JAlthans [at] chnola.org or 504-430-6477

I feed the calico and tabby cats every Monday – Friday, because raccoons eat their food every night. I also feed them on weekends, when I’m in the area. Usually, one of these cats approaches the food immediately after I set it out. For one straight week in August, the calico perched on the roof each morning. I wondered if she was trying to tell us something!

…I’m not sure if people fully grasp what it is like trying to keep the animals alive on the streets. Today there are more obstacles than when I started over one year ago:

1. People are back and don’t want us feeding in their neighborhood.

2. Lakeview raccoons eat the food every night at many stations, so the cats are only fed on the days the feeder can go out.

3. Houses serving as F/W stations are torn down constantly, posing a danger for the cats and leaving us with fewer and fewer options on where to feed.

We’ve been lucky enough to have an ARNO volunteer from Canada help us trap for the past 3 weeks. From our area alone (Lakeview 25 & 26), she has trapped 22 kittens, 2 moms, 2 adult males. We have calculated approximately 20 kittens and 15 moms left to trap, plus an unknown number of “dads” (the ones we know about; we literally discover new litters each week).

The group of volunteers that have been gracious enough take animals into their homes are overwhelmed. If there was a way to get the animals out, they would have already done that. This is not your normal TNR situation. Putting the animals back on the street will not help any of the problems mentioned. Not to mention the fact that many of these cats were once pets and are now left to fend for themselves. It is very sad that they are forgotten and we cannot get the help needed: which is a place to send them.

TO HELP LAKEVIEW FEEDERS, CONTACT:

Kathy Sweeney: kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com or 504-343-3683
Jeanette Althans: JAlthans [at] chnola.org or 504-430-6477

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2. NOLA Trapping Program Meeting – Wed, 12/13

RSVP to NOLA Cats, nolacats [at] gmail.com
Please do not respond to sender

—— Forwarded Message
From: NOLA Cats, nolacats [at] gmail.com
Sent: December 11, 2006
Subject: NOLA TRAPPING PROGRAM MEETING WED, 12/13

Hello Everyone:

You’re invited to attend a very important meeting to announce and discuss the FELINE TRAP-NEUTER-RELEASE PROGRAM that you have probably been hearing about. The official invitation, which was sent out by Francis Battista of Best Friends Animal Society and Melissa Rubin of the Humane Society of the United States, is included below. Details of the meeting are below - note that the meeting is this Wednesday, December 13, at 6:30 pm.

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY to allow time to park, sign-in, and say hello to your friends and associates. The meeting will START PROMPTLY AT 6:30 pm.

Also, because not everyone is on email and this is very short notice, please help us get the word out by calling as many people as you can to invite them to the meeting. Ask them to call people too… We want everyone to attend who wants to know about or participate in the program. Please invite all local feeders, trappers, groups, organizations, etc.

Please RSVP to me (nolacats [at] gmail.com) whether you will or won’t be able to attend the meeting. And if you have any specific questions you would like us to address, please let me know so we can answer as many questions as possible before we get to the Question & Answer portion of the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday!!

Sincerely,

Kim Johnson, Best Friends TNR Program Coordinator
nolacats [at] gmail.com

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All,

I know that everyone in New Orleans who cares about the animals has been breaking their back, their heart and their bank account to do everything in their power to help the homeless and feral animals of the region.

Despite everyone’s tireless work, there is still a growing feral / stray cat problem in the greater New Orleans area. You also probably know that Best Friends has been looking at ways to help the local community prevent the impending feral cat population surge that all agree is coming sooner rather than later, through a sustained TNR program.

I’m happy to say that the HSUS shares your concern and ours and will be partnering with Best Friends to implement a robust but narrowly focused TNR program that we hope to have in full swing by the end of December if we can enlist the support of the local animal community.

In order to get the ball rolling as soon as possible, we are holding a meeting this coming Wednesday evening at the Garden District Hotel on St. Charles at Jackson to outline the plan and to get an idea of who will be doing what and to identify known needs that will not be addressed by this program and to discuss how those might be addressed through other resources and efforts.

Please invite relevant groups and individuals who are involved in feeding and TNR or who might have something to bring to the table…we don’t want anyone to feel left out!

Please ask folks to RSVP to NOLA Cats, nolacats [at] gmail.com

The Garden District Hotel
Wednesday December 13th
6:30pm – 9:00pm

We look forward to seeing you.
Francis Battista, Best Friends Animal Society

Melissa Rubin, Humane Society of The United States
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HURRICANE DIRECTORY: Missing/Found Animals, Rescue & Reunion

* CommunityWalk Maps: Cats/Dogs Sighted in NOLA: www.zzcat.com/katrina/ARNO_maps/roaming_pets.htm
* Animal Sightings — Missing, Found: www.communitywalk.com/map/12088
* Lost Katrina Pet Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/yepitsme770/sets/72157594146243742/
* Remote Reunion Campaign: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/
* Lost Pets Reported by Residents of New Orleans’ Ninth Ward: www.angelfire.com/planet/petrecover/
* Pets Missing From St. Bernard Parish in New Orleans: loststbernardpets.org/
* Help to Locate Your Lost Pet / St. Bernard Parish Shelter: www.sbpanimal.homestead.com/katrina.html
* Camp Lucky Rescues: www.flickr.com/photos/yepitsme770/sets/72057594131487111/
* Hurricane Pets Lost From Mississippi: mississippilostpets.blogspot.com/
* Pomeranians Lost/Found in Aftermath of Katrina: katrinapoms.4t.com
* The Lost Pets Of Katrina: www.wroberts.org/PF/LOST/
* Lost and Found.com: pets.lostandfound.com/
* Stealth Volunteers: www.illyria.com/shelter/foundpetlist.htm
* No Animal Left Behind: noanimalleftbehind.blogspot.com/

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—– Original Message —–
From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Dec 9, 2006 6:25 PM
Subject: [GULF COAST] Animals In Katrina’s Unending Wake

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF - PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST

12/9/06: Animals Still Suffer In Katrina’s Unending Wake
PAST NEWSLETTERS: www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/default.html

Your hands are their comfort…

ANIMAL ISSUE OF THE WEEK: Plaid Goes Bad In Burberry Fur Designs
TAKE ACTION

IN THIS ALERT:

1. ARNO Needs Donated Food And Other Aid NOW
2. Can You Make A Difference For Lakeview’s Forgotten Animals?
3. Grand Jury Indicts St. Bernard Parish Officers In Street Shootings
4. Lil’ Bit Is Home!
5. Tera - German Shepherd Lost In The System
6. Karekay - Tortoiseshell Cat Lost In The System
7. Nana - Black Lab-Spaniel Mix[?] Found
8. Sylvester - Black & White Shorthair Missing
9. President Signs Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Into Law
10. Please Help Bring Sammy Home
11. FEMA Again Ordered To Restart Katrina Housing Payments
12. Jury Trial Set For Dogs Deserve Better Founder/Doogie Case
13. Lake Pawnchetrain Painting by Katrina Dog, Art 4 Rescue
14. Louisiana Horse Abuser Found Guilty
15. We Cheated The Hurricane Gods Once Again
16. Welfare For Animals Global Exposes Cruelty Without Borders

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HURRICANE DIRECTORY: Missing/Found Animals, Rescue & Reunion

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1. ARNO Needs Donated Food And Other Aid NOW

SOURCE: RAMONA BILLOT - ramonabillot [at] yahoo.com

Linda Graf - timmylilo [at] yahoo.com

11/29/06, From ramonabillot [at] yahoo.com -

If you have any contacts that could get dry cat and dog food to ARNO, please contact them as soon as you possibly can. ARNO feeders have not had food for a few months now. Any feeders who are still feeding are having to buy the food themselves and most of us cannot continue to do that much longer.

SPECIFIC NEEDS:

* DRY CAT & DOG FOOD: Critical need for ongoing food source.

* CREATIVE FUNDRAISING IDEAS: A donation box at your XMAS party?

* WRITER / NONPROFIT, GRANT EXPERIENCE: Need individual or organization to help ARNO write long-term plan to submit for 501c3 status and grant funding. ARNO needs to submit a comprehensive plan to remove unaltered cats from the streets (trap/neuter/return) in order to acquire donations from pet food companies. Can YOU help ARNO achieve its commitment to feeding ferals?

CONTACT ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS
www.animalrescueneworleans.com
271 Plauche St.; New Orleans, LA 70123
ARNO Main Line: 504-571-1900; email: ar-no [at] cox.net

* CONTACT: arnovolunteer [at] yahoo.com
* VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Robin Beaulieu, ARNewOrleans [at] cox.net, 504-913-2328
* Submit a volunteer application: www.animalrescueneworleans.com/
* FOOD WATER PROGRAM COORDINATOR: arnofoodwater [at] yahoo.com

- FEED: Drive to feeding stations, replenish food/water, collect field data.
- ANIMAL CARE/WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT: Walk/feed animals, clean kennels, etc.
- FOSTER A PET: Temporary housing for animals awaiting transport/adoption.
- DATA: Manage field data, make phone calls, generate recruitment materials…
- TRAP: Humane trapping - lost, homeless, injured, newborn, pregnant animals.

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2. Can You Make A Difference For Lakeview’s Forgotten Animals?

SOURCE: Linda Graf (timmylilo [at] yahoo.com), Kathy Sweeney (kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com), Jeanette Althans (JAlthans [at] chnola.org)

BACKGROUND:

Kathy and Jeanette Althans coordinate Lakeview’s city-wide feeding program, often buying their own food and supplies and arranging medical aid for rescues. LAKEVIEW FEEDERS HAVE LIMITED ASSISTANCE. Some work two jobs to finance food. Their homes and yards are filled with cats and kittens. They provide fresh water and food daily for cats still on the streets.

Can you make a difference for these forgotten animals?

SPECIFIC NEEDS:

* DRY CAT & DOG FOOD: Critical need for ongoing food source.

* HOMES FOR NOLA CATS: Desperately needed for a successful TNR program.

* CREATIVE FUNDRAISING IDEAS: A donation box at your XMAS party?

TO HELP LAKEVIEW FEEDERS, CONTACT:
Kathy Sweeney: kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com or 602-549-1115
Jeanette Althans: JAlthans [at] chnola.org or 504-896-9258

Jeanette Althans, Lakeview feeder, writes: I’m not sure if people fully grasp what it is like trying to keep the animals alive on the streets. Today there are more obstacles than when I started over one year ago:

1. People are back and don’t want us feeding in their neighborhood.

2. Lakeview raccoons eat the food every night at many stations, so the cats are only fed on the days the feeder can go out.

3. Houses serving as F/W stations are torn down constantly, posing a danger for the cats and leaving us with fewer and fewer options on where to feed.

The group of volunteers that have been gracious enough take animals into their homes are overwhelmed. If there was a way to get the animals out, they would have already done that. This is not your normal TNR situation. Putting the animals back on the street will not help any of the problems mentioned. Not to mention the fact that many of these cats were once pets and are now
left to fend for themselves. It is very sad that they are forgotten and we cannot get the help needed: which is a place to send them.

TO HELP LAKEVIEW FEEDERS, CONTACT:
Kathy Sweeney: kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com or 602-549-1115
Jeanette Althans: JAlthans [at] chnola.org or 504-896-9258

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3. Grand Jury Indicts St. Bernard Parish Officers In Street Shootings

2/26/06: Katrina Dog Slaughter Case At A Standstill
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/2-28-letter.html

10/10/05—Justice for Animals Shot Execution-Style in N.O.
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/10_10_letter.html

SOURCE: www.pasadosafehaven.org/KATRINA/DOGSHOOTING/HISTORY.htm

Pasado’s Safe Haven is pleased to announce that a Grand Jury has indicted St. Bernard Sheriff’s Officers in the street shootings of dogs in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

According to Mimi Hunley, Asst. State Attorney General, Louisiana: “The Grand Jury in St. Bernard Parish on Wednesday indicted former Deputy Mike Minton and presently employed Deputy Chip England for aggravated cruelty to animals related to the street shootings after Katrina. This is a felony and was the most serious of all the crimes they could have indicted them for. AAG Julie Cullen and I handled the presentation. We are still working on the school shootings.” Mimi Hunley, Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division

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SOURCE: Forwarded by Willow Lu, willowlu [at] gmail.com

Deputies indicted in dog shootings
Felony cruelty case based on videotape / By Karen Turni Bazile
kturni [at] timespicayune.com or 504-826-3321

12/7/06 — A state grand jury has indicted two St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies for allegedly shooting dogs to death during the chaotic days after Hurricane Katrina.

The grand jury in Chalmette indicted Michael Minton and Clifford “Chip” Englande on the felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals. The indictments say the deputies “intentionally tortured and maimed numerous dogs, which were wandering the streets of St. Bernard Parish after Hurricane Katrina,” and that their “actions resulted in the deaths of these animals.”

Kris Wartelle, spokeswoman for state Attorney General Charles Foti, whose office investigated the case and will prosecute it, said the indictments are based in part on a videotape shot by a member of the Dallas media that shows deputies shooting dogs in the streets.

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff Jack Stephens said Minton, 43, a sergeant who was hired in the spring of 1991, left the department in February.

Englande, 34, a sergeant who also joined the department in the spring of 1991, has been assigned to administrative duties since the indictment, Stephens said. Efforts to contact Englande and Minton on Wednesday afternoon were unsuccessful.

“The allegations and the charges were disturbing from the onset,” Stephens said. “We didn’t want anyone to think we were covering up, so we formally referred the investigation over to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the state attorney general.”

Stephens said he has not seen the video. “We stand behind our deputies,” Stephens said. “Their actions during and after the storm were heroic.”

Stephens said sheriff’s deputies and parish firefighters forced residents to leave their pets behind when they were evacuating people to safety. “We are over a whole year from the event now,” Stephens said. “Unless you were here, it’s difficult to understand the dire circumstances we faced here.”

After the indictments were handed down, Minton and Englande surrendered to authorities, and they were booked and released, said Col. Richard Baumy, spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office. They were released to their wives on $10,000 personal surety bonds.

The indictments do not address reports that dogs were shot and killed in three schools after authorities forced the pets’ owners to leave them behind during evacuations, Wartelle said. She said she couldn’t comment further because the case is ongoing.

The owners of some of the dogs have filed suit in federal court in New Orleans against St. Bernard Parish government, Parish President Henry “Junior” Rodriguez, the Parish Council, Stephens and numerous deputies.

Susan Michaels, co-founder of Pasado’s Safe Haven, a national animal welfare organization that helped pet owners file the suit, said her group paid for necropsies on 33 dead dog gathered at three schools.

“They weren’t shot directly in the head where they would have been put out of their misery. The way they were shot indicated prolonged suffering,” Michaels said of the dogs in the schools. “These people scrawled messages on the walls, ‘Please don’t shoot my dogs.’ They had plenty of food and water for the animals.”

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SOURCE: capron [at] pets911.org
Capt. Ron, Humane Law Enforcement-Florida
Disaster Response Teams and Computerized Lost/Found Records
The Pet Owners Alliance Inc. * www.pets911.org * 1-800-U.S.Stray

12/8/06 — The St. Bernard News had faxed us a copy of the article before it ran. I’m seeing a lot of email now on this and just want to state what the facts are.

These indictments were pretty well a fore-gone conclusion at the first of the year. They center mainly around the video that was taken and what better proof could there be. However, it does not in any way address the horrific scenes of cruel death at the school shootings.

Pasado has pushed for a civil suit by the owners of pets killed at the schools and we have been working with the State Attorneys office with the information that we were able to assemble. That’s going to be a really hard case to win because no one has been able to place any officer at the school with a gun in his hand, shooting a dog. If the shell casings had the officers name on them, we’d have a case.

I wanted to make it clear that the indictments of Minton and England are in no way connected with the school shootings which some people assumed they were.

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4. Lil’ Bit Is Home!

SOURCE: www.lostkatrinapets.com/lilbit/index.html

11/30/06 UPDATE: Lil’ Bit has been reunited with his family! Sadly, it took a visit from the sheriff’s deputy to get him back from the person who “adopted” him. We are told that as soon as he saw his owner, he lunged for her from the deputy’s arms and slathered her with doggy-slobber kisses. Congratulations to every person who worked so hard on this case and supported the family through a very difficult time.

READ LIL’ BIT’S FULL REUNION STORY

Lil Bit is a 3 year old male Shih Tzu/Maltese Mix. He is black and white with long hair and a fluffy tail. He weighs about 6-7 pounds and had no collar or tags. Lil Bit was lost when his owner was forced by a bus driver to leave him at I10 & Causeway as she was evacuating from New Orleans with her 2 1/2 year old son. Lil Bit was the only thing she and her son had left after the devastation of Katrina, but the bus driver refused to allow the owner and her son to board the bus with their little dog. Lil Bit’s owner has been looking for him ever since and her son misses his Lil Bit terribly…

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5. Tera - German Shepherd Lost In The System

SOURCE: Remote Reunion Campaign, rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

BREED: German Shepherd
GENDER: Female (intact at time of storm) / AGE: 1 yr / WEIGHT: 60+ lbs
Lost ID: PF53660
Petfinder Lost Link [here]

DESCRIPTION: She is black and tan with a black triangle on the top of her head and white/silver fur on her back growing through the black fur. She was about 5 months old in this picture. She likes her belly rubbed and walks well on leash. She was wearing a rope around her neck with a tag made out of paper and plastic stapled all around it.

LAST SEEN: Tera was left at St. Bernard High School (St. Bernard Parish) and was in a post-Katrina photo with Sarge, a male pit bull/chow mix, taken at the school on September 14. Tera was not a victim of the shootings at the school that reportedly left dozens of animals dead. Sarge has been seen in New Orleans, and efforts to capture him are underway. Tera has not been sighted.

CONTACT: Eileen Shellman, 920-499-7475 or rogershell [at] netnet.net
Owner contact info: www.lostkatrinapets.com/tera/index.html

VIEW MORE DOGS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/dogs.html

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6. Karekay - Tortoiseshell Cat Lost In The System

SOURCE: Remote Reunion Campaign, rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

BREED: Domestic Shorthair - Tortoiseshell
GENDER: Female (spayed) / AGE: 6 yrs / WEIGHT: medium size
Lost ID: PF58848
Petfinder Lost Link: [here]

DESCRIPTION: Karekay is a medium size 6 year old spayed female domestic short hair cat. She is a black and brown tortoiseshell with a round face; round green eyes and might have a tipped ear.

LAST SEEN: Karekay was last seen at Lamar Dixon on September 7 where her family left her for temporary shelter after they evacuated their home in Metairie (Jefferson Parish, East Bank). They believe Karekay was sent to another shelter between Sept. 13 - Sept. 20. There is no Lamar Dixon Shelter ID number on Karekay because they did not get the paperwork on her.

CONTACT: Eileen Shellman, 920-499-7475 or rogershell [at] netnet.net

VIEW MORE CATS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/cats.html

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7. Nana - Black Lab-Spaniel Mix[?] Found

SOURCE: Remote Reunion Campaign, rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

BREED: Black Lab / Spaniel Mix?
GENDER: Female / AGE: approx 3 yrs
ID Number: PF63390
Petfinder Link: [here]

DESCRIPTION: Nana is a shy black Lab/Spaniel(?) mix who had puppies while she was still in Louisiana.

FOUND: Taken to Putnam Humane on 2/17. She was originally rescued 11/15 when found running with a pack of 5 or 6 dogs.

CONTACT: Michele Dugan, Putnam County Humane Society, PutnamHumane [at] aol.com

VIEW MORE FOUND PETS: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/found.html

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8. Sylvester - Black & White Shorthair Missing

SOURCE: Remote Reunion Campaign, rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

BREED: Domestic Shorthair - Black & White
GENDER: Male / AGE: 3 yrs / WEIGHT: 8 lbs
Lost ID: PF32913
Petfinder Lost Link: [here]

DESCRIPTION: Sylvester has yellow eyes, black under his eyes, white markings that loop up into the black on his face - very symmetrical, a pink nose, white mouth & whiskers. His chin and chest are all white; his front legs are all white except for a black patch near the front of his right leg and another on his right shoulder. He has two diamond-shaped patches of white on his back. His stomach is white; his tail is all black. See also www.geocities.com/findsylvester

LAST SEEN: 4522 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans (Orleans Parish). Sylvester was inside, but the house was broken open. No indications on the house to indicate that he was rescued; His buddy Mikey was found inside the house after the storm. There have been no sightings of Sylvester, though he may have used the litter box at some point after the storm.

CONTACT: Laura Cearley 731-664-8578 or Lapa [at] aeneas.net

Owner contact info: www.lostkatrinapets.com/sylvester/index.html

Remote Reunion Campaign: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/

Some are confirmed Katrina rescues. But the paperwork is hazy. Or missing. So these animals are “lost in the system.” Others could be in the care of unknown individuals or groups. ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS: Please look at these companion animals. Their humans have been searching for them since the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita…

If you have ANY leads, please contact specific volunteers listed on Remote Reunion Campaign’s website or in this alert. Check Remote Reunion’s website at regular intervals to view additional lost/missing pets.

CONTACT: Valerie Sharma, psharma [at] austin.rr.com

To add pets to “FOUND” section or website-related issues, CONTACT: Halle Amick, amick [at] med.unc.edu

VIEW MORE DOGS LOST IN THE SYSTEM: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/dogs.html

VIEW MORE CATS LOST IN THE SYSTEM: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/cats.html

VIEW MORE FOUND PETS: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/found.html

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9. President Signs Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Into Law

11/27/06 — The President signed into law: S. 3880, the “Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act,” which expands criminal prohibitions against the use of force, violence, and threats involving animal enterprises and increases penalties for violations of these prohibitions.

ACTION: noaeta.org/action.htm

Equal Justice Alliance Enacts Strategy In Wake Of AETA’s Passage

McGovern Pledges To Help Overturn Animal Terrorism Law

Judge Strikes Down Bush On Terror Groups

AETA In Reverse? Portland Fur Dealer “Terrorizes” Protesters

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

- Keep the issue alive in Congress by contacting your two Senators and Representative periodically to explain why the AETA should be repealed.

Request AETA UPDATE/ HOPE FOR REPEAL? alert: kinshipcircle [at] brick.net

KINSHIP CIRCLE / AETA RESOURCES:

11/16/06: Questions & Rumors: Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

11/13/06 - Done Deal? AETA Passes

11/11/06 - Post-Election AETA Action – Your Right To Speak for Animals

10/25/06 - Activism = Terrorism?

10/5/06 - If You Speak For Animals, AETA Concerns You

9/27/06 - URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Protect Your Rights

8/21/06 - Save Your Right To Protest – Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

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10. Please Help Bring Sammy Home

SOURCE: www.lostkatrinapets.com/lilbit/index.html

DESCRIPTION: Sammy is a 7 year old Golden Labrador Retriever who belongs to the Martinez Family. When Sammy’s family was allowed to return to their home in Violet - a window was broken and both of their dogs were gone. The doxie came running, but no Sammy. He has very long legs, was neutered and thinks he is a lapdog. He is an inside dog, owned the couch and enjoyed camping
with his family.

If you see Sammy or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact his family. They love and miss him very much and say they will not give up because they know Sammy is missing them as much as they miss him.

Sammy’s Lost Petfinder Post: [here]

LAST SEEN: Sammy lived with his family at 2620 Riverbend Road in Violet, LA. (St. Bernard Parish).

CONTACT: Melanie Martinez, 504-583-7129 or 504-583-3501
katrina29 [at] sbcglobal.net or pk817 [at] msn.com

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11. FEMA Again Ordered To Restart Katrina Housing Payments

SOURCE: www.wwltv.com/local/stories/wwl120806jbjudge.c0ebe6d.html

12/8/06 — Associated Press, WASHINGTON — For the second time in eight days, a judge ordered the Bush administration to immediately resume making housing payments to thousands of families whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon said last week that the confusing, often contradictory letters to hurricane victims from the Federal Emergency Management Agency didn’t explain why rental payments were cut off. He said that violated the Constitution and he ordered the agency to restart the program immediately.

FEMA appealed that ruling and asked Leon not to force the agency to restart the program while that case plays out. Leon refused Friday to do so.

He ordered FEMA to come to court Wednesday to discuss how many evacuees are due housing payments and how the funding will be restored.

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, which won last week’s ruling, said more than 11,000 families are affected by the case.

FEMA Director R. David Paulison told reporters last week that he was disappointed by the ruling.

A message seeking comment was left with FEMA. The Justice Department had no immediate response to the order.

11/30/06 — FEMA Told To Resume Storm Aid
Judge’s Ruling May Affect Thousands On the Gulf Coast

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12. Jury Trial Set For Dogs Deserve Better Founder/Doogie Case

SOURCE: www.dogsdeservebetter.com/doogie.html

Tammy Grimes, tammy [at] dogsdeservebetter.org

11/27/06 — Grimes Turns Down Plea Bargain Which Stipulates She Return Dog; Attorney States Intention to File for Dismissal of all Charges / Altoona, PA:

The founder of Dogs Deserve Better, Tammy Grimes, was in court today in Blair County, Pennsylvania, for a pre-trial conference stemming from charges of theft and receiving stolen property for the help she gave a dying chained dog she dubbed Doogie in East Freedom, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2006.

She was later arrested for her refusal to return Doogie to a certain and immediate death on the end of a chain.

A further pretrial conference is scheduled for February 5th, 8:30 a.m., in the Blair County Courthouse.

Dogs Deserve Better is a 501c3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Tipton, Pennsylvania, is the 2003 First Place Winner of the ASPCA Pet Protector Award, and currently has 150 area reps in 38 states as well as in Canada and Australia.

Tammy S. Grimes, Founder, Dogs Deserve Better
Bringing Chained/Penned Dogs Into the Home and Family
through Education • Rescue and Rehab • Legislation
P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684 • 1-877-636-1408 • 814-941-7447
Donate: www.dogsdeservebetter.com/donations.html
tammygrimes.blogspot.com/ * myspace.com/tammygrimes

KINSHIP CIRCLE / TAMMY GRIMES CASE LINKS

Aug-Oct Updates: Arrested Dog Rescuer Tammy Grimes Visits One Happy Dog!
www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/updates_aug-oct_2006.html

9/29/06: 2 Charges Dropped For Grimes; No Charges For Arnolds
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/9_29_06.html

9/20/06: Tammy Grimes Update: Vet Says Doogie Is Victim Of Abuse
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/9_20_06.html

9/15/06: Tammy Grimes: Save A Life, Go To Jail?
www.kinshipcircle.org/letter_library/letter.asp?LetterID=1568&seriesfirst=true

9/12/06: JAILED - SHAC 7 / Tammy Grimes, Dogs Deserve Better
www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/updates_9_12.html

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13. Lake Pawnchetrain Painting by Katrina Dog, Art 4 Rescue

SOURCE: Susan Meyer, susankiwikiwi [at] hotmail.com

Lake Pawnchetrain, by Katrina Dog-artist Larry
CHARITY AUCTION for Great Dane Rescue

Lake Pawnchetrain was painted by dog-artist Larry. Larry, a Cocker mix, was rescued from the devastation in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. This gorgeous original painting comes already matted and framed and ready to add to your collection.

Larry paints with his paws as he pauses and reflects on what he has survived. This beautiful original work in shades of purples, yellows, and pinks, is reminiscent of Spanish Surrealist Joan Miro’s work. The colors seem to swirl on the canvas like water pooled reflecting the colors of the devastated city of New Orleans. The brightness of the colors in Lake Pawnchetrain emotes a sense of hope — hope that one day New Orleans’ fragmented and colorful pieces will be restored.

Larry is able to reflect back now that he was rescued by Harlequin Haven from the frightening aftermath of Katrina. Larry hopes that he is adopted into a forever home and that the heartbreak caused by Hurricane Katrina becomes a distant memory.

LARRY’S PAINTING ON E-BAY NOW

Larry begs people to take a stand against irresponsible breeding by refusing to buy from Petland or any pet store that sells puppies, and by spaying/neutering their own pets.

Open up your heart for the dogs at the Rescue and bid generously! 100% of your bid helps our dogs in need! Be sure to check our other eBay auctions!

Disclaimer from Larry: The artwork you are looking at may or may not have some defects including dog hair in paint, cracks in paint, drips or running of paint. Please remember I am a dog doing my best to spread awareness of the plight of homeless dogs, including survivors of Hurricane Katrina. I am not perfect just as the world is not perfect neither is my art work. After all this is not a perfect world or there would be no need for rescues because there would be no puppy mills or homeless dogs.

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14. Louisiana Horse Abuser Found Guilty

SOURCE: Forwarded by Debra Barlow, hopefulhaven [at] yahoo.com

READ FULL ARTICLE at either link: [here or here]

EDITED FOR LENGTH

11/22/06 — Palmer guilty in horse case, By Joey Martin, Sentinel Writer:

Debbie Palmer of Vidalia was found guilty on two counts of cruelty to animals, three counts of improper disposal of an animal carcass and two counts of not properly testing the animals.

Judge Leo Boothe issued the verdict late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2006, following the six-hour trial in Seventh Judicial District Court in Vidalia. Palmer will be sentenced by Boothe on December 13.

The verdict concerning the proper testing of animals involved the Coggins test, which is used to insure an animal does not have a viral disease and checks for Equine Infectious Anemia antibodies in the horse’s blood. It is to prove that a horse is safe to be around other horses.

“There is no way Ms. Palmer could care for 47 animals,” Boothe said. “It’s apparent she has a love for animals, but she just acquired way too many, especially being away three or four days a week. And she admitted she had not used the Coggins test.”

…The cruelty cases involved two horses, a 5-year-old stallion named Scamp and also called Geronimo that had a punctured eye, and a 28-year-old mare named Easy and also called Cissy that had 90 percent blindness in one eye. Her other eye had been removed.

Palmer originally faced charges involving 47 horses, but that was amended to include only two horses by the District Attorney’s office.

…Debra Barlow, president of Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue Organization in Shreveport and a witness in the case, said most horses live to about 30 years of age. Barlow and one of her volunteers took care of the horses after they were seized.

“Justice prevailed,” Barlow said after the outcome. “And we are going to request that she (Palmer) not be allowed to own a horse during her probation period. She doesn’t need the horses. She just needs to get on with her life doing something else.”

Smith said she would like to see Palmer given a mandatory sentence of 40 hours of community service possibly working with a veterinarian to learn about caring for animals…

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15. We Cheated The Hurricane Gods Once Again

SOURCE: capron [at] pets911.org
Capt. Ron, Humane Law Enforcement-Florida
Disaster Response Teams and Computerized Lost/Found Records
The Pet Owners Alliance Inc.
www.pets911.org * 1-800-U.S.Stray

11/30/06, From capron [at] pets911.org -

Well folks - it’s official. We cheated the hurricane gods once again. (about time too). I know that even with this one year reprieve, the Gulf States are no where near back to normal and neither are we here in South Florida. My own home still has blue tarps on
the roof and my fencing is all makeshift. But we count our blessings - 9 named storms this year as opposed to 28 last year. I think the Gulf States are going to need another 2 years of calm before they are near normal.

Donated food for the animals still roaming the Louisiana Parishes has become very scarce. It’s a shame that the HSUS and others that received gobs of money for their meager efforts in the area have not stepped up to help but we won’t give up trying to support those wonderful local volunteers that are still doing a great rescue job.

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The National Hurricane Center thanks you for subscribing to the automated email advisory system this past season.

Next season, the Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlooks will start on May 15, for those subscribed to the Pacific lists. Tropical Weather Outlooks for the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico will be issued starting June 1.

Thank you again, and we will see you next season! NHC webmaster

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16. Welfare For Animals Global Exposes Cruelty Without Borders

SOURCE: Marijo Gillis, twinkieperkyebby [at] msn.com

VISIT WAG’S INCREDIBLE NEW WEBSITE: www.wagny.org/

KINSHIP CIRCLE / RELATED LINKS:

COLUMN: Witness To A Greek Tragedy

6/22/05 - The Greek Myth About Animal Welfare

4/20/05 - Victims Of Apathy: Serbia’s Doomed Animals

9/2/04: 2004 Olympic Games Offer No Reprieve From Killing

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—– Original Message —–
From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Nov 22, 2006 8:31 PM
Subject: [GULF COAST] Someone Still Wants To Find Me

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF - PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST

11/22/06: 15 Months After… Someone Still Wants To Find Me
PAST NEWSLETTERS: www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/default.html

ANIMAL ISSUE OF THE WEEK: Gay Sheep Hold “Cure” For Homosexuality?
Your tax dollars pay for Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University to conduct multimillion-dollar experiments on live sheep whose hormones are mutated to make them “gay.” Experimenters hope to “fix” the gay sheep and apply their therapy to gay people. Tell them to end these publicly funded, homophobic and cruel experiments now…
TAKE ACTION!

IN THIS ALERT:

1. SMALL BITES
2. Jefferson Parish Death-Row Dogs Need You
3. Bonded For Life, 2 Katrina Surrenders Need Home By 11/30
4. Day 445, Recovery of New Orleans… Dear Santa,
5. Remember HHERO In Prayers & Donations This Holiday Season
6. Searching Since Katrina / Remote Reunion Campaign
7. Katrina Dog Needs Help Out Of CT Kill Shelter
8. Holiday Heart For Gulf Coast Animals - Volunteer, Donate
9. Someone Wants To Find Me - Pittie Girl Lost in Katrina
10. A Heartfelt Thank You From Pia And Luna
11. And Then There Were Dogs

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1. SMALL BITES

Send small-bite food, or cat food, when donating for Gulf Coast animals.

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Animal Rescue Videos, Sept-Dec. 2005

SOURCE: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

11/22/06, From tundraleap [at] msn.com - I’ve remade three of my first videos of New Orleans animal relief efforts, to include moving video. They can be viewed at these links:

You’ll Never Walk Alone - Filmed Sept-Oct. 2005
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kvtKcrQ-3o

I Want To Live - Filmed Oct.-Nov. 2005
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqVAFaCRNe4

Somebody’s Praying - Filmed Dec. 2005
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrAnRnGUrY

Or go to www.youtube.com and search PamLeavy (without a space between the name) where all my videos are listed. A new video, with current Nov.-Dec. 2006 footage, will be complete in December. Thanks for watching.

Pam Leavy

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Video: Save The Bully Breeds

SOURCE: Cathy Nguyen, cathyn3 [at] yahoo.com

WATCH THIS VIDEO! ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO SUPPORT BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION.

[click here]

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NOLA Resource: Low-Income or Pro-Bono Attorneys

SOURCE: Peace, Love, & Pets, colleen [at] peacelovepets.com

11/7/06, From colleen [at] peacelovepets.com – 2 links to groups I remember having attorneys available for low-income or pro-bono situations in NOLA…

www.commongroundrelief.org/
Contact them, just inquire about attorney assistance.

www.fromthelaketotheriver.org/
The New Orleans Coalition for Legal Aid and Disaster Relief

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File Reports & Check For Missing/Found Hurricane Animals:

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2. Jefferson Parish Death-Row Dogs Need You

SOURCE: Traci Kestler, tbkestler [at] cox.net

11/17/06, From tbkestler [at] cox.net - THESE DOGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR EUTHANASIA AT JEFFERSON PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER NOW. ANYONE CAN HELP LET ME KNOW. You can also contact Erica Palmer (kennel master) info below.

Golden Mix, female, ingrown eyelashes

Black Pit Mix, no pets, 6 mo., female

Brown-White Pit, 3 yr.

Brown Pit Mix, male, no dogs

From Lise McComiskey, lmccomiskey [at] SHERGARNER.com - This is a gassing shelter located in Jefferson Parish. If you are aware of ANYONE who could possibly help these dogs survive their fate with the gas chamber, please contact the kennel master listed below. These are truly the messages that make me ill the rest of the day and for the life of me I will never understand why, if it has to be a kill shelter, can’t injections be administered instead?

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: TRACI KESTLER
tbkestler [at] cox.net or 504-975-5971

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: ERICA PALMER, Kennelmaster
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
504-736-6111, epalmer [at] jeffparish.net
#1 Humane Way * Harahan, Louisiana 70123

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3. Bonded For Life, 2 Katrina Surrenders Need Home By 11/30

SOURCE: Alexandra.Kelsey [at] bracewellgiuliani.com, gailwhelan [at] companionanimalnetwork.org

This couple was abandoned by their owner at a kill shelter after Katrina. They are WONDERFUL dogs! They have been waiting patiently for a new home for almost a year now. Rodney is about 5-6 years old and Lady is about 4-5 years old. Both dogs are housetrained, obedient, quiet, and loving. They are fabulous with children, too! If you have enough love for two, please contact
us about meeting Rodney and Lady.

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: adoptions [at] companionanimalnetwork.org, gailwhelan [at] companionanimalnetwork.org
214-808-3238 or 214-228-8141

11/14/06, Z. Alexandra Kelsey, Alexandra.Kelsey [at] bracewellgiuliani.com - Rodney and Lady were “Katrina” dogs who were dropped off at one of the Dallas shelters last Fall. We pulled them from the shelter, had Lady heartworm treated, and found a foster home. Originally, the fosters indicated the dogs could stay “as long as needed.” However, the foster couple has now given us until NOVEMBER 30 to find a place for these dogs. After all they’ve been through, we can’t stand the thought of them ending up where they started. PLEASE help us find a home for these great dogs. Surely some family has enough love in their hearts for these two precious dogs.

Rodney is approx. 5-6 years old and Lady is 4-5. They are housebroken, do not chew, they LOVE children, they are FINE with cats, and they are obedient! They are extremely affectionate and only want someone to love them back. If you know of anyone that might consider adopting these dogs, please pass this information on.

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: adoptions [at] companionanimalnetwork.org, gailwhelan [at] companionanimalnetwork.org
214-808-3238 or 214-228-8141

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4. Day 445, Recovery of New Orleans… Dear Santa,

SOURCE: www.animalrescueneworleans.org

Gerald Pool - gpat357 [at] yahoo.com

Dear Santa,

The only thing we want for Christmas this year is for you to bring us some help for these kittens, all the other kittens…and oh, before we forget, Santa, no more kittens, PLEASE!

Santa, all of us at Animal Rescue New Orleans have been very good this year, we know we have tried our best to help each litter, after litter, after litter, that we continue to take off the streets of this city, but we are desperate for help. So, if you think Animal Rescue New Orleans has been good too, can you please deliver this letter to every individual, no-kill rescue, shelter, organization and sanctuary that might be willing to help us, and Santa, maybe you can tell them how we still need that help here so badly, we
need it so that we can continue to save the litters of the animals who never made it off the deserted streets of New Orleans.

Santa, can you do one last thing for Animal Rescue New Orleans? Will you give those individuals, the no-kill rescues, shelters and sanctuaries, our wish list (maybe the pet food companies too)?

Thank you and Merry Christmas,
Animal Rescue New Orleans
271 Plauche Street
New Orleans, LA 70123
504-571-1900
www.animalrescueneworleans.org

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A Cruelty Case Or Is Fate Just Cruel?

Howard outside of the ARNO shelter brought in by ARNO volunteer feeder/trapper. Feeders act as ‘rescue angels’ daily on the streets and neighborhoods left devastated by Katrina. Nothing much in the landscape has changed in the 14 months since the storm.

(10/25/06) Why is ARNO is still feeding in the 650 square miles of Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes that were devastated by the storm? After all, residents are returning albeit at a very low percentage in most areas… the areas that were relatively affluent before Katrina have a higher rate of returning residents. But even in neighborhoods that are being repopulated our feeders are still feeding the street animals and acting as rescue agents — or should we say ‘rescue angels’ — and save little lives every day. This puppy is proof that those life-saving efforts must go on… I don’t even like to consider where this pup would be without ARNO.

This beautiful little guy was rescued in uptown New Orleans by one of our feeder/trappers and just in the nick of time. The leg had been cleanly ‘hacked off’ at the hock and needed further amputation before a bone infection would become fatally systemic.

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5. Hopeful Haven Loses 52-Acre Dream For Horses

Remember HHERO In Prayers & Donations This Holiday Season

10/4/06 - Extreme Dream: Horse Edition
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/10_4_06.html

9/20/06 - 52 Acres For Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue!

www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/9_20_06.html

Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue (HHERO) were true heroes to horses, cows and other farmed animals in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In weekend convoys that lasted until March 4, they brought hay and hope to rural areas where pasture lands had been ravaged in a hurricane surge 28 miles inland. Some spots became watery graves for animals, but HHERO convoys came with supplies to keep surviving animals alive…

SOURCE: HHERO, hopefulhaven [at] yahoo.com

11/20/06, From Debra Barlow, hopefulhaven [at] yahoo.com - This Hopeful Haven is about “rebuilding broken spirits.” That is for horses and people. Please remember us in your prayers this Thanksgiving as we look to find another facility for the horses! Also, I am grateful for the opportunities I have had serving as President the last four years and finding homes for all the horses and saving all the ones we have. My life couldn’t be more perfect in it’s imperfect way. Everything is a learning experience and I for one am so
grateful for the blessings bestowed upon us!

All donations are tax deductible / TAX ID # 91-2093844
HOPEFUL HAVEN EQUINE RESCUE ORGANIZATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 17763
SHREVEPORT, LA 71138`
318-286-3116, hopefulhaven [at] yahoo.com
DONATE ONLINE - www.hopefulhaven.com/contact.html

Debra Barlow, President & Animal Cruelty Investigator
P.O. Box 17763 * Shreveport, La 71138
www.HopefulHaven.com
cell: 318-286-3116; hm: 318-925-4272; fax: 318-797-6043 fax wk (M-TH 8-4, F 8-1) 318-797-7464

If ever a horse needs a helping hand, Please God, Let it be ours

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6. Searching Since Katrina / Remote Reunion Campaign

SOURCE: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

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GRETCHEN – FOUND

BREED: Domestic Shorthair - Grey tabby & white
GENDER: Female (altered) / AGE: Approx 2 yrs
Petfinder ID: PF63430
Petfinder Link

DESCRIPTION: Gretchen is a full-figured grey and white tabby with short hair who is about two years old. She is a Hurricane Katrina victim, in excellent health and has been spayed. Gretchen is shy around other cats but loves to love on humans. Her foster people are amazed at how well she has adjusted considering all that she has been through. Poor Gretchen is still sneaking out from under the bed to eat and use the box. She does not like the other animals. Gretchen went from the animal shelter in Tangipahoa Parish (near Hammond, LA) on either 9/15 or 9/19 to Houston to Austin. She currently resides at the Cedar Forest Cat Ranch, Inc. in Austin, TX.

CONTACT: Cedar Forest Cat Ranch
512-791-9731 or cedarforestcatranch [at] yahoo.com

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ROXIE — LOST IN THE SYSTEM

BREED: Chocolate Labrador Retriever
GENDER: Female (spayed) / AGE: 12 yrs / WEIGHT: 65 lbs
Lost IDs: PF59982, PF52371
Petfinder Lost Links: here and here

DESCRIPTION: Roxie is chocolate brown with some gray on her face and several old age spots. She has been spayed but has had one litter of pups in the past. She has dewclaws on her front paws and long black nails with a little bit of white in between the toes. The only distinctive mark is a little growth at the base of her nose where the hairline starts; it looks like a tick, which could have come off. She is a slow walker and it might be hard for her to get up if she lies down for too long. Roxie was wearing a choker chain collar with rabies and ID tag. The rabies tag was from Paris Rd Animal Clinic. The ID tag had the owner’s address, 3312 Corinne Ave., on it. Since leather or cloth would give her a rash, any leather or cloth collar placed on her by rescue people would probably be off by now.

LAST SEEN: Left on dry ground at Judge Perez Drive next to Jubilee grocery in Chalmette, LA (St. Bernard Parish) and was probably rescued on September 16 or September 22, 2005. The owner THINKS she was sent to Lamar-Dixon because her littermate was taken there and then sent to LSU.

The upper picture at left is of Roxie; the 2 middle and right pictures are of 2 dogs rescued after Katrina that MAY be Roxie.

Potential Match Found IDs:
PF4821 (also listed as PF34756 & 160047) and PF4545 (also listed as shelter ID 511)

Petfinder Potential Match Found Links: here, here and here

CONTACT: Eileen Shellman, 920-499-7475 or rogershell [at] netnet.net
Owner contact info available: www.lostkatrinapets.com/roxielab/index.html

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MERCY — LOST IN THE SYSTEM

BREED: Domestic Shorthair - Tabby/Tortoiseshell/Torbie
GENDER: Female (spayed) / AGE: 3 yrs / Weight: medium size
Found IDs: PF30304, PF4670, 0001-1088
Lost ID: PF63091
Petfinder Found Links: here and here
Petfinder Lost Link: here

DESCRIPTION: Mercy is a brown tabby/torti with a white neck and muzzle. She has green eyes and is a very sweet cat.

LAST SEEN: Mercy was last seen at Lamar Dixon on September 7 where her family left her for temporary shelter after they evacuated their home in Metairie (Jefferson Parish, East Bank). They believe she was sent to another shelter between September 13 and September 20. Mercy’s Shelter ID number from Lamar Dixon is 0001-1088.

CONTACT: Eileen Shellman, 920-499-7475 or rogershell [at] netnet.net

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NEVIE — MISSING

BREED: German Shepherd mix
GENDER: Female (spayed) / AGE: 10 yrs / WEIGHT: 70 lbs
Lost ID: PF41008
Petfinder Lost Link: here

DESCRIPTION: Nevie has hip dysplasia and cropped ears. She also has a medium length coat.

LAST SEEN: Inside fenced yard at 4744 Pecan Street, New Orleans, LA 70126 (Orleans Parish); cross streets are Selma and Dreaux.

CONTACT: Heather Schooler, 585-586-9169 or together4animals [at] cs.com

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Remote Reunion Campaign: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/

CONTACT: Valerie Sharma, psharma [at] austin.rr.com

To add pets to “FOUND” section or website-related issues, CONTACT: Halle Amick, amick [at] med.unc.edu

VIEW MORE DOGS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/dogs.html

VIEW MORE CATS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/cats.html

VIEW MORE FOUND PETS:
rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/found.html

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7. Katrina Dog Needs Help Out Of CT Kill Shelter

SOURCE: karensrescuelist [at] yahoogroups.com, Shirley Mondeaux - shirley_mondeaux [at] msn.com

11/20/06, From shirley_mondeaux [at] msn.com - Posted on Nola.com. No shelter listed but she is up to be PTS before long.

www.hotwaterrescue.com/dogs21a.html

Xena is a Hurricane Katrina dog and is URGENT! No phone number listed but here is an email and street address:
SaveNabandonDog [at] aol.com or robluvsmolossers [at] aol.com
Hot Water Rescue
P.O. Box 304
Collinsville, CT 06022

XENA

BREED: APBT(?)/Labrador Retriever mix
COLOR: Black
AGE: 2 years
SEX: Female (spayed)

Wow, has Xena had quite a journey. This loving girl was fighting for survival on the streets of new orleans, pregnant, not knowing where to turn. After roaming the flooded, destroyed streets with a pack of dogs, a new journey of transport throughout the US began. She ended up in CT. All of her puppies were adopted and this poor mother, who had struggled for so long, was left behind… only to be adopted by a home that didn’t see how amazing she was and didn’t give her the chance she deserved…. she was then abandoned at a kennel…

Xena is an extremely loving dog. She is very happy, very outgoing, and energetic. She would love a family who loves to hike, play in the yard, and enjoy other fun activities… I think she would even love doing agility if it were something her new parents were interested in! She would love to go on car rides, play a nice game of frisbee, go for a nice boatride, or just curl up on the couch after a long day of play and snuggle with her new mommy or daddy.

This girl has not gotten a break for even a minute, and now her situation, as a dog abandoned at a kennel, is just as urgent as ever. No one has ever invested time or love into this girl that she deserves. It is a miracle that she survived Katrina, that she kept herself and her puppies alive, and was able to still keep all trust in people and have faith that one day someone will come along and truly love her.

If you are looking for a fun, happy, playful, eager to please girl who seriously needs to be rescued, Xena is your girl…and her time is running out because we have no idea how long this girl has before the kennel will no longer house her. If you would be interested in adopting this awesome girl, please visit our website and submit an application!

REPLY DIRECTLY TO:
SaveNabandonDog [at] aol.com or robluvsmolossers [at] aol.com

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8. Holiday Heart For Gulf Coast Animals - Volunteer, Donate

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Humane Society of Louisiana (HSL)
115 Obed Magee Road; Tylertown, MS 39667
www.humanela.org/

* CONTACT: 304-231-4954, 601-876-2781
humanesocietyla [at] gmail.com, info [at] humanela.org

* WANT TO HELP IN YOUR OWN LOUISIANA COMMUNITY?
Contact HSL founder, Jeff Dorson: info [at] humanela.org.

* Please address questions about volunteering to Board member,
Tanya O’Reilly: info [at] humanela.org

HELP OUT IN THE NEW ORLEANS METRO AREA:
Foster care * Animal transport (to vet appointments, adoptive homes, etc.) *
Adoption days * Administrative/clerical support * Rescue/trapping * Special
events and fundraisers

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Animal Rescue New Orleans
271 Plauche St.; New Orleans, LA 70123
ARNO Main Line: 504-571-1900; email: ar-no [at] cox.net

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NOLA Volunteer Food/Water Program for Animals
* CONTACT: Traci Kestler, tbkestler [at] cox.net or 504-975-5971

Feeders * Warehouse Workers * Phone Workers * Computer Workers * TNR Trappers
- A minimum ONE DAY PER MONTH.
- Feeding and watering animals is PRIORITY.
- If you don’t want to do food/water stations, we NEED YOU somewhere.

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Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130
www.southernanimalfoundation.org
* CONTACT: 504-671-8235, animallover [at] southernanimalfoundation.org

FOSTER FAMILIES: CLICK ON “ADOPTION”
If you are interested in fostering, please download application. Once completed, please fax or mail the application to our office.

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Louisiana SPCA
701 Thayer Street; New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
504-368-5191; fax: 504-368-3710
www.la-spca.org/

* CONTACT: LA/SPCA Volunteer Coordinator, 504-368-5191
* Volunteer Programs Coordinator, 504-368-5191, ext. 142 or Ginger [at] la-spca.org
* Submit Volunteer Application: www.la-spca.org/forms/ap_volunteer.htm

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9. Someone Wants To Find Me - Pittie Girl Lost in Katrina

SOURCE: Sarah Lotten, clrsee [at] aol.com

From Sarah Lotten, clrsee [at] aol.com - For the past year I have been working as a volunteer with Best Friends, www.bestfriends.org/, trying to reunite the animal victims of Katrina with their humans. This is my last ditch effort to find Jasmine. I have looked at tens of thousands of photos of animals rescued from the hurricanes in Louisiana in 2005. I have scoured the web sites of shelters in every state near and far. I have spoken to wonderful people all over the country. I am sending this letter to everyone in my address book. I am hoping each of you will then send it to everyone in your address book.

Remember, the rescued animals were sent all over the USA and Canada to wherever there was room to take them in. Who knows? Maybe someone, somewhere, will know someone who knows someone that adopted a Katrina rescue, or helped in the effort, or knows someone who helped. And maybe someone will recognize Jasmine and be able to provide closure for her human by telling her she is safe and loved. If this happens, please let me know…

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Sarah Lotten, clrsee [at] aol.com

Jasmine is now 6 yrs old. She has a surgical scar on her right shoulder and a white tip on her tail. She was intact at time of disaster but may have been spayed since then. She is a pure bred Pit Bull that loves people and animals. She is originally from Sulphur, LA near Lake Charles.

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Sarah Lotten, clrsee [at] aol.com

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10. A Heartfelt Thank You From Pia And Luna

10/4/06 - UPDATE: Luna’s Homecoming
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/10_4_06.html

9/29/06 - UPDATE: Pia & Luna, Katrina Dog Struck By Car
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/9_29_06.html

9/20/06 - HELP Pia & Luna: ARNO Cofounder’s Katrina Dog Struck By Car
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/9_20_06.html

SOURCE: Pia Salk, piapia [at] adelphia.net

11/18/06, from piapia [at] adelphia.net - My father’s favorite quote was, “When it gets dark enough you can see the stars.”

I never fully grasped the meaning of these words, but having lived through this terrifying ordeal with Luna, I now know what they mean. When times get really dark and nothing seems to bring light, it is then that light finds its way to you and you are able to see it. Perhaps it is light that has always been there but has gone unseen for the distraction of every day life.

And perhaps it is new light that has found you in your darkness.

Each of you is that light.

Your support, well wishes, cards, photos…have come from far and wide and left me speechless- and if you know me, this is quite an accomplishment on your part. Many say ‘animal people’ are crazy…and don’t get me wrong, we are…but in many ways we are also the most sane. We are able to see past the messages that society tries to feed us about our animal companions.

We cannot imagine considering them anything but full members of our families. We would never dream of casting them aside if they became ill, costly or burdensome. That to us is crazy. In so many ways they take us out of ourselves and refocus us in needed ways. Needless to say Luna’s accident reminded me of this in spades.

I have found in life that when you do what you believe - when you let that guide you without hesitation - it is what empowers you and fills you with strength. It is a feeling hard to explain but it is void of any ambiguity or guilt - it is pure - and begins what my friend refers to as ‘one’s own march to the sea.’

I have found when you follow that path; the world embraces you and takes care of you in ways you could not command in any other way. It is our actions that define us - the big ones and the small ones. And your actions in response to Luna’s accident did just that.

You responded with kindness, needed assistance, compassion, words of comfort, and so much more. I cannot explain the depth of my gratitude. And it restores a faith in the human animals that at times we might lose sight of. There is good in our species - you have evidenced this.

As Luna was in the ICU for so many days, I would visit her twice daily and just pray that she would again be home and throwing her head back playfully as she had come to do. That I could watch her and Sweetie (her pit counterpart also from NOLA) gum each other for hours on the couch. I just wanted her to have more of these moments, more days like these that she seemed never to have had pre-Katrina.

Luna is an amazing little girl. Living a feral life in treacherous surroundings, surviving the hurricane, mistakenly loaded on a semi to Iowa and then later flown to California. As you know, she was then hit by that car on September 18th and saved by kind strangers who saw it happen. Her injuries were very serious and so many complications arose. But she weathered each one and even opened up to her caretakers and agreed to stop biting them.

Then home for weeks of tube feedings, a satellite around her head, crated and in pain. She would pant and whine occasionally sending her neurotic human mother into a tizzy trying to figure out what she needed. Then back to the ICU for a few days with an unexplainable serious allergic reaction. Note that by this time we had essentially bought them a new wing to the hospital - which better be named after Luna!

But I digress; we then headed home again only to have a bout of kennel cough that she and Sweetie shared over the past couple of weeks. But she was bright and happy and loving through it all.

She has taught me volumes. I love this little girl more than I can ever articulate. I love them all.

So while I am trained as a psychologist, I have now become a nurse of sorts-running an infirmary - it seems that Luna prefers that to talking about her feelings. None of my animals seem to want to explore their feelings or talk about their mothers…. weird I know. They’d rather sharpen their claws on the therapists couch then lay on it and reflect. Curious….

Ok so that was a very long winded way of simply saying thank you - many of you I know well, some I’ve only recently met and others I have never met at all but only spoken with over email- but in a sense I know you and you know me - this is heartening. Many of you organized others and asked for donations to help Luna - through your offices or websites - I can’t thank you enough.

When Luna was in the hospital I often told her the names of those who sent well wishes- I am certain that this, coupled with Luna’s fortitude, is the reason she is alive today! And your assistance also helped take the financial and emotional stress off of me enough that I could be more available to her - I personally thank you for that.

Luna is doing well - using her back legs and rebuilding that muscle mass. She walks like a little lamb and is now kind of pigeon toed in the back but it’s quite cute. She is less timid and loves to have her belly rubbed. She greets people and allows them to pet her- something I never thought would happen. It fills me with joy.

You are good people and the animals of this world are lucky to have you - as we are lucky to have them. I feel proud to count myself as one of you - the crazy animal people who are strong and outspoken when needed, and silently supportive and compassionate when that is what is called for.

Many of you know I have always believed in Margaret Mead’s words, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” Well you certainly changed Luna’s and my world for the better, and in so doing you are modeling this compassion and commitment for those around you to learn from.

Luna and I, along with her sisters and brothers, thank you more than you can imagine. In Kinship, Pia

Pictures of Luna, Sweetie, Pickles and myself. Above, Sweetie sits on Luna to assure her safety. I tried to get the kitties to participate but they just yawned and gave me the finger- but they secretly thank you too. Meow.

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11. And Then There Were Dogs

SOURCE: www.fromtheheartpostcards.com/ICQ/DogCreation.html

When God had made the earth and sky,
the flowers and the trees,
He then made all the animals
the fish, the birds and bees.

And when at last He’d finished
not one was quite the same.
He said I’ll walk this world of mine
and give each one a name.

And so He traveled far and wide
and everywhere He went,
a little creature followed Him
until its strength was spent.

When all were named upon the earth
and in the sky and sea,
the little creature said “Dear Lord,
there’s no name left for me.”

Kindly the Father said to him,
“I’ve left you to the end.
I’ve turned my own name back to front
and called you DOG, my friend.”

Author Unknown

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Caring about innocent animals caught in Katrina’s wrath doesn’t diminish human suffering. It makes us human.

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The following is an excerpt from the ASPCA’s Weekly eNewsletter, 11-17-06.

—– Original Message —–

ASPCA & HOMELAND SECURITY TO PARTNER ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

On September 29, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced a $1,516,040 award to the Illinois Regional Institute for Community Policing (RICP) to develop, implement and disseminate programs that will ensure coordination of preparedness, response and recovery efforts for individuals, communities and agencies affecting the welfare and safety of animals during a disaster. The ASPCA is extremely proud to partner with RICP on this unique project that has the potential to save countless lives, both human and animal.

“Recognizing the need for emergency planning at the personal, community, state and national level is the first step in the creation of evacuation protocols involving animals. We are very excited about the opportunity to assist the RICP in the creation of these protocols that will elevate our communities as humane entities,” says Ed Sayres, ASPCA President & CEO.

The three-year program will provide training, education and technical assistance. For more information, please visit ASPCA online.

A reader sent me a link to Help Find Lost Katrina Dogs with a request to pass the info along. There only appears to be four dogs listed, but take a moment to check it out - maybe you’ve seen Lucky, Nemo, Max or Milo.

—– Original Message —–
From: Anita Hinkle
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 6:44 PM
Subject: Katrina dogs still missing

If you would post about these missing dogs it might help bring them home to their grieving families. Thank you!

Help find these lost Katrina dogs!
lostkatrinadog.mosaicglobe.com/page/1643

Â¡Ayude el Hallazgo Perros Perdidos de Katrina!
lostkatrinadog.mosaicglobe.com/page/1804

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From: Amnesty International USA - alerts [at] takeaction.amnestyusa.org
Date: Nov 12, 2006 5:02 AM
Subject: Katrina Survivors Have a Right to Housing

Stand with Katrina survivors for their right to housing.

One week ago, I joined hundreds of Amnesty activists from across the Southern Region in standing in front of the CJ Peete Public Housing Complex in New Orleans, Louisiana. Barely damaged, the New Deal-constructed buildings were some of the strongest structures in sight. They were chained shut, however, and plans for demolition are scheduled to be finalized in the next few weeks. Amnesty activists and I rallied with former CJ Peete residents for the right to return for all Katrina survivors.

Housing is a human right, but this is a sadly empty promise for thousands of New Orleans residents. It has been fourteen months since the hurricane, but only 43% of the city has returned. New Orleans is a shadow of its former vibrant self, in part because only those of financial means have been able to return. 80% of public housing faces demolition because it sits on desirable land.

Low-income residents face post-hurricane rent increases of 40% and vacancy rates for available apartments of barely 1%. Without public housing, there is simply nowhere to go. Many are living homeless in cars, while others are scattered across the country. Fences and barricades have prevented residents from accessing property for which they have leases, assisting neighbors, and helping their communities to recover.

Public housing in New Orleans was not ideal before the hurricane, and there is a need to improve its quality. This can not be an excuse, however, to eliminate housing for tens of thousands of people. The federal and local governments must reopen existing housing, and provide an open and just decision making process when new housing is constructed and rehabilitated.

I hope you’ll join me in standing with Katrina survivors. As attention has fallen away from the Gulf Coast, they are increasingly alone. New Orleans residents need your support; they need human rights activists from across the country to join their call for the Federal Housing and Urban Development Department and the Housing Authority of New Orleans to stop the destruction of housing for low-income residents.

I am truly grateful for your help in this important fight for the rights of Katrina survivors.

Sincerely,

Jared Feuer
Director, Southern Regional Office
Amnesty International USA

UPDATE, 12/6/06: The contents of this email alert (section #6, “BF030 is my Romeo. Why can’t I get him back?”) have been (partially) removed at the request of the email’s originator. Because it has been linked to from other forums, however, I have decided to leave the link active. If additional information is needed, please contact the parties involved.

—– Original Message —–
From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Nov 10, 2006 9:02 PM
Subject: [DISASTER RELIEF] Nothing Left To Say But Goodbye

Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Relief List - PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST

11/10/06: Nothing Left To Say But Goodbye
PAST NEWSLETTERS: www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/default.html

ANIMAL ISSUE OF THE WEEK: Beijing Dog Cull Begins. Write now and don’t stop.
TAKE ACTION

IN THIS ALERT:

1. SMALL BITES
2. Sound Advice RE: Mid City (NOLA) Cat Poisonings
3. Gypsy: Dog Found With No Mouth Is Alive And Well
4. Searching Since Katrina / Remote Reunion Campaign
5. Dogs At Jefferson Parish Shelter Scheduled For Euthanasia
6. BF030 is my Romeo. Why can’t I get him back?
7. The City Of New Orleans… Who Can Return For The Animals?
8. MuttShack Animal Rescue, PetSmart Charities Aid Animals In California Esperanza Fire
9. Horses Hurt in Wreck are Spared from Slaughterhouse
10. MIDDLE EAST: Puppies Rescued In Israel Arrive In U.S.
11. Oregon Flooding: Animal Disaster Relief Response
12. KATRINA - The Forgotten Disaster

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1. SMALL BITES

Send small-bite food, or cat food, when donating for Gulf Coast animals.

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Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye
By Audioslave

Just like a rescue of a stray dog in the rain I was
Hungry when you found me
And you could tell by my tail and my rib cage what was
Once around me

I’ve been chased by a rain cloud
I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around
But now I’m found and I won’t run away

Bless your heart you gave me a home and a new start
And I will leave you never
Sleep at your feet and stay guard at you’re front door
I will keep things together

I’ve been chased by a rain cloud
I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around
But now I’m found and I won’t run away

I killed myself, threw away my mental health but nobody was blinking an eye
Backyard, basement, falling on the pavement
Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye
Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye

It’s true I ran away before but be sure
I am no tail-chaser
I know a good thing when it throws me a bone
I’m you’re best friend forever

I’ve been chased by a rain cloud
I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around
But now I’m found and I won’t run away

SOURCE: Christie, meow147147 [at] yahoo.com

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Abused Pit Pup Needs Foster/Forever Home

SOURCE: Mary Thompson, fmblngtwrdxtc [at] gmail.com

11/4/06, From Mary Thompson, fmblngtwrdxtc [at] gmail.com - Lola is a wonderful 6 month old reddish pit puppy. She is heartworm negative, micro-chipped, spayed and current on all shots. She was brought in to SAF 3 months ago with a badly broken rear leg. The owner admitted that the boy friend had broken her leg to punish her. She said it had happened 2 days before. When I sent
the dog to the specialist the surgeon said the injury was at least 10 days old. Her leg was so swollen and she was in so much pain. We got the people to sign the dogs over. She is now ready to go and is the sweetest thing in the world. She is very well behaved, house-broken, walks well on a leash, and loves other dogs. Anything you can do to help her would be great. She needs space to run and grow.

i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/mercurialmynd/lolapics.jpg
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If you can foster or are interested in adopting Lola, contact:
Anne Bell, Southern Animal Foundation, 504-671-8235

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Katrina Video - You’ll Never Walk Alone

SOURCE: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

I’ve remade my 1st Katrina animal rescue video, covering Sept-Oct 2005, to include video as well as snapshots. View it at this link and pass it on to others: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kvtKcrQ-3o

To see all my videos, simply go to www.youtube.com and search for PamLeavy (no space between name.) I’m in the process of remaking my other 3 videos covering Nov. 2005-July 2006 to include video also. In addition, I’ll have another missing pets video coming up soon, as well as another updated N.O. video, covering Oct.-Nov. 2006. Subscribe to my video list and you’ll
be notified when more videos are available.

Pam Leavy, Baton Rouge, La.

My videos have been produced solely for the purpose of spreading awareness of the animal conditions southeast Louisiana. I am a volunteer and receive no compensation for my work in New Orleans or for these videos.

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Happy Days Ahead For Phoenix

10/13/06: Phoenix Unchained: Avondale Pit In 2007 DDB Calendar

9/1/06: Avondale Pits: Help Them Live Free From Abuse
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/9_1_06.html#8

8/21/06: Unchaining the Avondale Pits - REQUEST FOR HELP!
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/8_21_06.html

6/17/06: Phoenix, One Of Avondale Pits, Is Very Sick
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/6_17_06.html

6/11/06: Fighting For Their Lives - Unchaining the Avondale Pits
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/6_11_06.html

SOURCE: fmblngtwrdxtc [at] gmail.com, RedFang13 [at] aol.com

11/6/06, fmblngtwrdxtc [at] gmail.com - Phoenix on his way to happily ever after. Thank you ALL! I’m hoping she’ll get a hold of someone who does SNR since he has such ball drive. Please pass on to anyone I may have inadvertently missed who was part of this saga! Peace~ Mary

11/6/06, RedFang13 [at] aol.com - Here are some updated pics of Phoenix. Turns out he has some ball drive which excites me to no end… TIA MARIA TORRES

www.25-to-life.org/

“After the storm, there is hope”

www.vrcpitbull.com/

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NOLA Resource: Low-Income or Pro-Bono Attorneys

SOURCE: Peace, Love, & Pets, colleen [at] peacelovepets.com

11/7/06, From colleen [at] peacelovepets.com – 2 links to groups I remember having attorneys available for low-income or pro-bono situations in NOLA…

www.commongroundrelief.org/
Contact them, just inquire about attorney assistance.

www.fromthelaketotheriver.org/
The New Orleans Coalition for Legal Aid and Disaster Relief

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Search Internet & Help Animal Nonprofits At Same Time

SOURCE: Forwarded by Sue and Sam Hirsch, ssforever [at] earthlink.net

www.goodsearch.com

[Original Message From: Kim Zoerb] - I’m now using GoodSearch.com to search the Internet. Every time I do, money goes to my favorite charity or school. I hope you’ll give it a try and support the cause that you care most about.

The site is powered by Yahoo!, so you’ll get the same quality search results that you’re used to. What’s unique is that they have developed a way to direct money to your charity or school with every click. The more people who use this site, the more money will go to those in need. So please spread the word to your friends and family.

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File Reports & Check For Missing/Found Hurricane Animals:

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2. Sound Advice RE: Mid City (NOLA) Cat Poisonings

10/26/06: NOLA Feeders: Beware of Mid City Cat Poisonings
www.kinshipcircle.org/katrina/10_26_06.html

SOURCE: Bonney Brown, BBrown [at] alleycat.org

In response to the item about poison being found at feeding locations in New Orleans, thought I would pass along a tip for feral cat feeders: We recommend locating feeding stations away from public view.

The cats will adapt quickly to a new nearby feeding place, often just by moving the feeding site around the corner of a building, or into a nearby wooded or over-grown area, the cats, and their food, can be made inconspicuous. Any feeding stations or houses that are provided for the cats should be painted to blend in with the environment.

Unless the cats are part of a publicly approved feeding program, such as the cats at the Atlantic City Board Walk, or some hotel/resort feeding programs, where the cats are officially protected by the management, we advise against signs that mark the feeding location. Particularly in New Orleans for a while spray painting the feeding location became the thing to do. We would
advise painting out any such signs that still exist, and moving the feeding location out of view. The best way to document the feeding location for new feeders and for organizational records is with photos and a written description of the location. A sign just advertises the presence of the cats for all to see — including those few people who are cruel to animals.

In addition to protecting the cats from the rare nutty person, keeping the feeding location out of public view helps to preserve the very best protection feral cats have, their natural fear of humans. If they are fed in a public place they gradually become more acclimated to human activity, which can work against them in the long run.

Bonney Brown, campaign director, Alley Cat Allies
email: bbrown [at] alleycat.org, phone: 435-644-8583
www.alleycat.org/

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3. Gypsy: Dog Found With No Mouth Is Alive And Well

10/24/06 - Pass The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act

Fatal Fights: Dogs On The Underground Circuit
Request column with photos: kinshipcircle [at] brick.net

SOURCE: members.tripod.com/~animom/dogs.html, www.tcar.us/

After I posted Kinship Circle’s column, Fatal Fights: Dogs On The Underground Circuit, many of you asked about Gypsy — the horribly mutilated pit bull picked up on a North Carolina highway in April 2005… Gypsy survived, her mouth was rebuilt (when found, it had dissolved into pus) and she is alive and well!

Download an article (PDF) about her Gypsy’s comeback here: www.tcar.us/ - CLICK ON: For an article about Gypsy

2006 — Gypsy 2006 with her trophy for Honorary Best of Show from the Palmetto State American Pitbull Terrier Club. Gypsy continues to thrive and enjoy life! Thanks to all of you who continue to remember her and ask about her. Tri-County Animal Rescue

Fatal Fights - Dogs On The Underground Circuit
By Brenda Shoss 10/25/06

Gypsy is found stumbling along Gaston County’s main highway in North Carolina. Her right front leg is shredded. Flesh falls from her face, exposing teeth and gums in a perpetual bite. But the battered pit bull can no longer bite anyone. Her lips and nose have dissolved into pus.

This dog with no face is a familiar sight to Tri-County Animal Rescue staff who admit her in April 2005. She is dogfighter’s garbage. Her moneymaking days are over….

REQUEST FULL COLUMN: kinshipcircle [at] brick.net

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4. Searching Since Katrina / Remote Reunion Campaign

SOURCE: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

Remote Reunion Campaign: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/

CONTACT: Valerie Sharma, psharma [at] austin.rr.com

To add pets to “FOUND” section or website-related issues,
CONTACT: Halle Amick, amick [at] med.unc.edu

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HOWIE – MISSING

Breed: Chihuahua / Poodle mix
Gender: Male (intact at time of storm) / Age: 10 yrs / Weight: 15 lbs
Lost ID: PF63411
Petfinder Lost Links

DESCRIPTION: Howie is a chocolate-colored, short, chubby Chihuahua and poodle mix. He was intact at the time of the storm with only one testicle. Howie has wiry hair, a gray nose, and a birthmark/mole on his face.

LAST SEEN: Howie was last seen at a trailer park in Northeast New Orleans (Orleans Parrish) on August 28, 2005 when the owner had to evacuate before Katrina hit.

CONTACT: Eileen Shellman, 920-499-7475 or rogershell [at] netnet.net

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NITRO — MISSING

Breed: Terrier/Wheaten Terrier/(Possible Akita/Basenji) Mix
Gender: Male (altered) / Age: 8 yrs / Weight: approx 30 lbs
Lost IDs: PF51267, PF49785
Petfinder Lost Links: here and here

DESCRIPTION: Nitro is a golden, tan, white terrier mix. He has an extra toe on each of his back two paws, arthritis in his hips and is very frisky. Nitro has grey on his eyebrows and was wearing a brown leather collar with diamond-shaped studs and a tag reading “Nitro” and his rabies number. Nitro has a white spot on his chest the size of a pingpong ball. He is short haired (tight to his body and tail), short tipover ears but not completely flipped, a pink tongue, dark brown eyes and brown nose. His tail curls up but it is not long. There are a few white hairs on his average-length muzzle. Nitro’s figure is lean but he is not narrow hipped, his face is more narrow than full. He is very friendly but likes to chase cats.

LAST SEEN: 1423 North Galvez Street

CONTACT: Sherry Johnson pitachic [at] comcast.net

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STINKY — MISSING

Breed: Domestic Shorthair - White with Black
Gender: Female (altered) / Age: 5 yrs / Weight: 7-8 lbs
Lost ID: PF63153
Petfinder Lost Link

DESCRIPTION: Stinky is a small-to-medium sized kitty. She is NOT declawed and is mostly white with black spots on body and a black tail. Stinky has gold eyes, a black mask which includes both eyes but not the bridge of her nose, a black spot on her nose that covers entire front of her nostrils, and her right front leg is entirely white.

LAST SEEN: Stinky was last seen several weeks after Katrina in the neighborhood of 1509 Filmore Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122 (Orleans Parish). Her owners have unsuccessfully tried to trap her. Her owners think that she is at someone’s home because she was afraid of other cats that had been chasing her.

CONTACT: Susan Meyers Slmeyers41 [at] aol.com

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MIDNIGHT — MISSING

Breed: Persian - Dark Gray
Gender: Female (spayed) / Age: 14 yrs / Weight: 11 lbs
Lost ID: PF62298
Petfinder Lost Link

DESCRIPTION: Midnight is a purebred Persian. She has orange/yellow eyes, is not missing any teeth and doesn’t have any scars or signs of age. She was not wearing a collar or tags. Midnight has an occasional “Diva” attitude.

LAST SEEN: Midnight was last seen on August 31, 2005 in the 2nd floor apartment at 110 First Street, Chalmette, LA (St. Bernard Parish) 70043. Her owners left her there because they could put her on a 2nd floor with food and water. Midnight actually lived at 108 First Street with her owners.

CONTACT: Sharon Dennis, skd266 [at] hotmail.com

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VIEW MORE DOGS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/dogs.html

VIEW MORE CATS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/cats.html

VIEW MORE FOUND PETS:
rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/found.html

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5. Dogs At Jefferson Parish Shelter Scheduled For Euthanasia

SOURCE: Traci Kestler, tbkestler [at] cox.net

Contact Traci Kestler if you can adopt or foster one of these dogs:
tbkestler [at] cox.net or 504-975-5971

They are at the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter. They are scheduled for euthanasia and I told the kennel master I would help her find a place before they put them down.

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BLACK AND WHITE SMALL FLUFFY DOG IS YOUNG MALE AND SWEET.
OTHER DOG IS COCKER MIX 8 MOS. MALE

Contact Traci Kestler if you can adopt or foster one of these dogs:
tbkestler [at] cox.net or 504-975-5971

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6. BF030 is my Romeo. Why can’t I get him back?; Lhasa Mix Lost In Post-Katrina Confusion

SOURCE: Linda Graf, sweetpeaorbust [at] yahoo.com

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Linda Graf, sweetpeaorbust [at] yahoo.com

Romeo is a beautiful Shih Tzu-Lhasa Apso mix rescued after Katrina. Carolyn Hawkins, Romeo’s guardian, pleads with anyone reading this alert: What does she need to do to get him back?

She is aware of the need to retain a lawyer and/or private investigator, but cost is prohibitive. DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY PRO BONO LAWYERS IN NOLA (OR ANYWHERE) WHO MIGHT BE WILLING TO HELP WITH THIS CASE?

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Romeo’s intake photo at Best Friends Animal Rescue Camp, Tylertown, MS

Dog: Shih Tzu-Lhasa Apso Mix
Shelter/Rescue-Assigned ID: BF030
PETFINDER SYSTEM ID: PF33004
Type: found
Age: approx. 8 yrs / Color(s): beige tan
Sex: M, intact pre-Katrina / Weight: 18 lbs pre-Katrina

DESCRIPTION: White with brown/tan markings; ears have dark tips. Bottom tooth sits out a bit. Hair was thin in hind parts. Romeo was being treated for heartworm pre-Katrina. Romeo was wearing a blue collar when last seen.

LAST SEEN: New Orleans, LA. He was rescued in New Orleans, La. at 1715 St. Ann Street, upstairs apartment along with a Shih-Tzu (male) and a black cat (female). Romeo was wearing a blue collar when last seen at his home.

Romeo’s owner has positively identified this dog as hers: BF030 is my Romeo. My [other] little shih-tzu was returned to me in December, his ID was BF029. I pray every night for Romeo’s return. Please help me.

Carolyn Hawkins: 504-368-3695; cell: 504-495-3728

Romeo’s rescue in NOLA: Dr. Debra Rykoff of Fur Keeps Animal Rescue, Barrington, IL. Debra Rykoff (L) and Tracey Simmons try to give water to a dog that was rescued from a home near the French Quarter. Photo by Justin Sullivan, Getty Images, pets.aol.com/galleries/rescue

Romeo at Tylertown, sitting in an area designated “Fur Keeps Rescue” by caption for photos on the webpage of Carol Shultz:
Tylertown, Mississippi Rescue assistance includes Fur Keeps Animal Rescue in Barrington Hills, IL
www.carolschultz.com/tylertownmississippi.htm

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7. I’m The Train They Call The City Of New Orleans; Can You Return To Help Animals?

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Humane Society of Louisiana (HSL)
115 Obed Magee Road; Tylertown, MS 39667
www.humanela.org/

* CONTACT: 304-231-4954, 601-876-2781
humanesocietyla [at] gmail.com, info [at] humanela.org

* WANT TO HELP IN YOUR OWN LOUISIANA COMMUNITY?
Contact HSL founder, Jeff Dorson: info [at] humanela.org.

* Please address questions about volunteering to Board member, Tanya O’Reilly: info [at] humanela.org

HELP OUT IN THE NEW ORLEANS METRO AREA:
Foster care * Animal transport (to vet appointments, adoptive homes, etc.) * Adoption days * Administrative/clerical support * Rescue/trapping * Special events and fundraisers

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Animal Rescue New Orleans
271 Plauche St.; New Orleans, LA 70123
ARNO Main Line: 504-571-1900; email: ar-no [at] cox.net

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NOLA Volunteer Food/Water Program for Animals

* CONTACT: Traci Kestler, tbkestler [at] cox.net or 504-975-5971

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Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130

www.southernanimalfoundation.org

* CONTACT: 504-671-8235, animallover [at] southernanimalfoundation.org

FOSTER FAMILIES: www.southernanimalfoundation.org - CLICK ON “ADOPTION”
If you are interested in fostering, please download application. Once completed, please fax or mail the application to our office.

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Louisiana SPCA
701 Thayer Street; New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
504-368-5191; fax: 504-368-3710
www.la-spca.org/

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8. MuttShack Animal Rescue, PetSmart Charities Aid Animals In California Esperanza Fire

SOURCE: www.muttshack.org/EsperanzaFire.htm

Lived As families fled their homes in the early morning hours on Thursday October 26, there was no warning. The Esperanza Fire southeast of Los Angeles and West of Palm Springs, California, had ballooned under the influence of Santa Ana winds to more than 19,000 acres as of the morning of October 27.

No time to get the animals, no time for crates or even a leash. Sadly, owners left behind not only their horses, lamas, donkeys, chickens, rabbits, but also their dogs and cats.

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Martin St. John, MuttShack Volunteer, gives Otto a leash. Smoke rises from the mountains behind them.

Many of the families who did manage to evacuate their pets found themselves in the parking lot at the Fellowship in the Pass Church Red Cross Shelter where a MuttShack Animal Rescue team caught up with them. Pam Anderson, Director of the emergency Red Cross shelter said that many people with animals had come and left.

The air was thick with smoke, and ash was raining down on the parking lot where dog owners, not able to take their dogs into the shelter were camping out in pup tents and in their cars.

There were no emergency shelter facilities set up for animals. Those who could afford it checked themselves into pet friendly hotels in nearby towns.

Jane Garner, a small dog breeder was able to get all her animals out, and had set up her puppy runs alongside her RV in the parking lot. Others were not doing too well, having left home without as much as a leash.

The same scenario played out at the Red Cross shelter at Hemet High School. Animals were being boarded in vans, trailers and cars and small travel crates.

When MuttShack Animal Rescue arrived, a small fracas had sent several dogs off in different directions, running out of the school parking lot down busy streets necessitating an instant rescue response.

The Incident Command for the Esperanza Animals, Ramona Humane Society in San Jacinto welcomed MuttShack‘s offer to help at the shelters.

Ramona Humane Society had recently published a notice in their Newsletter about the newly passed “PETS” Act and warned owners not wait until a major disaster such as an earthquake or fire to prepare. “Be proactive to ensure that your pet will be taken care of.”

MuttShack and PetSmart Charities set up ad hoc facilities for the animals at both shelters. The Red Cross shelter, run by Madison Burtchaell of the Orange County Red Cross was very accommodating about allowing a small emergency pet shelter adjacent to the School.

Barbara A. Fought of PetSmart Charities, an organization active in disasters, provided crates and emergency supplies. MuttShack and Red Cross volunteers, Martin St. John, Tom Hamilton, and Steve Meissner helped assemble the crates to secure a safe environment for evacuated pets.

It was a great relief for evacuees who had camped out in the parking lot to finally leave their vehicles and relax at the shelter, setting up their cots to grab some sorely needed rest.

The Esperanza fire burned 34 homes, consumed 40,000 acres and cost five Firefighters their lives before it was contained four days later on October 30. Firefighting operations cost nearly $10 million.

MuttShack Animal Rescue is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization active in disasters and dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and care of lost or discarded dogs, cats and other animals.

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Prints of “Queenie the Firedog” photographed in Ramona, California near cedar Falls is being used to raise money to promote animal emergency rescue training efforts and support related training programs for MuttShack Animal
Rescue. www.muttshack.org

Buy: $19.95, Art Print, Queenie Fire Dog! By Nanette Martin
Photographer Nanette Martin is a freelance documentary photographer
www.muttshack.org/Queenie.htm

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9. Horses Hurt In Wreck Are Spared From Slaughterhouse

10/6/06: Give Slaughter-Bound Horses A Second Chance
www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/horses.html

SOURCE: www.stltoday.com

11/3/06, By Elizabethe Holland, ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH: For a second and presumably final time, 24 horses and a hinny — the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey — involved in a Missouri truck crash have escaped certain death in a slaughterhouse.

“There were times that we were really worried that we wouldn’t get ownership,” said Earlene Cole, director of the Humane Society’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, in Union. “We just did not want them to continue the trip on to the slaughterhouse.”

Now that the Humane Society legally owns the horses, it can put them up for adoption. When the animals have recovered, they will be available for $200 to $1,000, depending on each one’s value for riding, age, gender, color and other factors, Cole said. The horses and hinny bring the ranch’s total to 133 such animals, about 100 of which are up for adoption, Cole said.

“There is lots of interest, but interest doesn’t necessarily translate into a finalized adoption,” said Jeane Jae, a spokeswoman for the Humane Society. “We want to make absolutely sure that horses — or any of the animals from the ranch — are going to owners that know how to care for that particular animal and who have the space to care for that animal.”

Jae also said adoptive owners will have to sign an agreement stating, among other things, that they will not have the animal slaughtered. In all, 23 of the surviving horses are at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch. The other is being treated at a veterinary hospital, as is the hinny.

Cole said the animals are improving. One horse that survived the initial crash, a 13-year-old mare, was euthanized Oct. 19 because its condition was worsening. “She just was not getting better, and we did not want her to be in pain,” Cole said.

Jae said the crash survivors aren’t what people might expect of horses being sent to slaughter. One is a pregnant teen Bay Thoroughbred, another a Sorrel Thoroughbred yearling colt, and a number of others are very young as well, she said. “These are vibrant horses who still had a lot of life in them,” Jae said.

The Humane Society created a “Horse Hero” program to raise money for the animals’ care, complete with a web page showing photos of each animal. The site is www.hsmo.org. The society also has been mailing information packets to people who have expressed interest in adopting the animals.

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10. MIDDLE EAST: Puppies Rescued In Israel Arrive In U.S.

SOURCE: CHAI, chai.usa [at] verizon.net

11/8/06 From chai.usa [at] verizon.net - On Friday, November 3, 40 puppies rescued from the north of Israel during the conflict with Hezbollah arrived at JFK airport in New York, eager for a chance at a new home in the U.S. The puppies are being boarded at shelters throughout the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland areas, including the Montgomery County Humane Society, and the Arlington and Alexandria Animal Welfare Leagues, while they make appearances at adoption events. During the crisis, through its sister charity in Israel, Hakol Chai, CHAI distributed over 12 tons of food, hundreds of water bowls, vaccines, leashes, and other supplies to evacuated areas. Hakol Chai rescued many animals from deserted homes and streets across the north after residents fled to bomb shelters. “We reunited many puppies with their original families, and placed more with new families in Israel, but adoptions go slowly there,” says Nina Natelson, CHAI’s Director. “We want to give them the best opportunity we can to find homes, so we are bringing them here.”

CHAI members and a veterinarian were at JFK to greet and check the puppies. CHAI is also very grateful to Best Friends Animal Society for their support during the rescue effort, and for locating volunteers to feed, water, clean, and exercise the puppies at the airport.

PHOTOS OF PUPPIES FOR ADOPTION:
www.chaionline.org/albums/puppies/album.htm

We need your help! Residents of the Washington, D.C. metro area, especially in northern Virginia: If you would like to help us walk or foster the puppies, transport puppies to adoption events, or help at an adoption day, please call us at 703-658-9650.

We also need your help with the cost of caring for and finding homes for them all. Please send your tax-deductible donations to:
CHAI, POB 3341, Alexandria, VA 22302, USA

DONATE ONLINE

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11. Oregon Flooding: Animal Disaster Relief Response

SOURCE: www.noahswish.org/

Noah’s Wish Mobilizes to Tilamook / News Update: November 9, 2006 Local residents were able to respond to the need in the Tilamook area. With receding flood water, farmers have been able to move into the once flooded areas and herd their surviving cattle to safety.

At this time the assistance of Noah’s Wish is not needed. However, with rain expected in the area over the next few days, conditions may change. We will keep an eye on the situation and update the web site if anything changes.

Report submitted by Jennifer McKim - Director of Communications/Volunteer Services

Initial Report: November 8, 2006

Noah’s Wish has been asked to assist with the rescue and recovery efforts of dairy cattle in Tilamook, Oregon area as a result of the recent flooding. We are currently in the process of mobilizing volunteers and expect the first team there by the end of the day.

Thousand of cattle been effected and unfortunately many that drowned. The loss of feed for these animals have been huge and Noah’s Wish will be working with farmers to help coordinated getting some initial food to replace what was lost. We received a report this morning that 10 cows had managed to survive by securing themselves in treetops in an area where the water reached deeps of up to 10 feet. Currently local farmers are attempting to rescue them.

The greatest need at this time is for people close to the area who have experience with cattle, to round up more of the stranded animals. Time is of the essence because many of the cows that are still alive have been in water for over 24 hours now. If you would like to provide some assistance either by helping in the area or providing assistance with feed please contact us.

Additional updates will be posted as information becomes available.

Report submitted by Terri Crisp - Director of Field Operations

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12. KATRINA - The Forgotten Disaster

SOURCE: Forwarded by Capt. Ron, the Alliance
capron [at] pets911.org

AMERICAN PROGRESS ACTION FUND
The Progress Report / October 31, 2006
by Judd Legum, Faiz Shakir, Nico Pitney
Amanda Terkel and Payson Schwin

KATRINA - The Forgotten Disaster

On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s in late August, the Gulf Coast received a flurry of media and political attention. The White House launched a “public relations blitz” and President Bush promised to “make sure this good area recovers.” But by the next week, the attention had largely faded. Currently, in the week before the midterm elections, few, if any, candidates are focusing on Katrina reconstruction. The nation needs to do more than simply commemorate the 1,697 people who died in the hurricane. The one-year anniversary is over, but reconstruction hurdles remain. Survivors all over the nation continue to struggle. Many are unable to return to their homes on the Gulf Coast and those who do face a lack of basic services. Columbia University geophysicist John Mutter estimates that hundreds of Katrina evacuees have since died from related health issues, putting the real death toll “well in excess of 2,000.”

NOT QUITE HOME: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita affected more than 90,000 square miles and caused more than $80 billion in damage. The Government Accountability Office estimates that approximately 600,000 households were displaced from affected areas. While some neighborhoods have been reconstructed, much of the region remains a shell of what it was before Katrina. The population of New Orleans is 57 percent smaller than it was in 2005, with just 187,525 residents. Additionally, the people who have returned to the Gulf Coast still lack adequate basic services. Fifty percent of New Orleans’s doctors and nurses have not returned, and just two out of 10 hospitals have reopened. Approximately 125,000 local residents lack health insurance. Just over 60 out of 130 Orleans Parish schools have reopened. In late September, residents of the Lower Ninth Ward protested that they still had no clean drinking water, and likely wouldn’t for awhile. “We can’t get trailers. We can’t start working on our homes,” said resident
Gwen Adam.

A POOR PUPIL OF THE LESSONS OF KATRINA: The government response to Katrina was a lesson in mismanagement. Through Feb. 2006, “FEMA made about $600 million to $1.4 billion in improper, potentially fraudulent payments to applicants who used invalid information to apply for expedited cash assistance.” A federal audit found much of the $2.6 million the Agriculture Department gave to victims of Katrina and Rita was “unnecessary” and the department “overlooked some basic controls to make sure the right amount of rental assistance went to disaster victims, and that only victims got the assistance.” In August, Bush stated, “[A] year ago I made a pledge that we will learn the lessons of Katrina and we’ll do what it takes to help you recover. I’ve come back to New Orleans to tell you the words I spoke on Jackson Square are just as true today as they were then.” The Bush administration hasn’t learned those lessons yet. “Despite a promise to rebuild the area higher and safer, the Bush administration has avoided committing to hurricane protection much beyond what was in place when Katrina, a Category 3 storm, shredded New Orleans’ levees and floodwalls.

“The cost is far outweighed by the maybe $300 billion in losses from Hurricane Katrina,” noted Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-LA). In 2005, the 9/11 Commission blasted the Bush administration for also forgetting the lessons of the 2001 terrorist attacks. “Hurricane Katrina pointed out serious flaws in our emergency preparedness and response. [These are] many of the same problems we saw in 9/11 and the response to that disaster,” said the commission’s chairman, former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean.

A NEW BLUEPRINT: Members of the House Katrina Task Force recently released a report with recommendations for legislative action on hurricane reconstruction. “Better levees, reforming FEMA, and fast-tracking coastal restoration and comprehensive hurricane protection projects are all included. This report is also a blueprint for how we can better respond to disasters in the future, wherever they may strike,” said Melancon, who spearheaded the effort with Rep. Gene Taylor (D-MS). Topping their list is reform of the insurance industry, where according to Taylor, there “is a built-in, anti-consumer incentive for insurance adjusters to claim that storm damage falls outside the policy guidelines.” The report proposes eliminating the antitrust exemption enjoyed by the insurance industry and mandating “that companies sell policies that cover all hazards including floods and create federal oversight of the industry, which is currently regulated by the states.” The insurance industry has donated $36 million in political contributions (68 percent to Republicans) during the last election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

USING TRAGEDY FOR POLITICAL GAIN: While candidates haven’t used the campaign season to bring attention — and meaningful action — to the status of Katrina survivors, the Bush administration has used the situation for its own political gain. The IRS commissioner has ordered his agency to delay collecting 2005 back taxes from Katrina survivors until after the Nov. 7 elections. But he didn’t make this decision to be kind. The commissioner, Mark W. Everson, “who has close ties to the White House,” said that the decision was made in order to avoid negative publicity right before the elections. “We are very sensitive to political perceptions,” said Everson. While Everson said that delaying collections because of an election was a normal procedure, four other IRS commissioners disagreed. “Oh my God, that is unthinkable,” said former commissioner Jerome Kurtz, who served under President Carter. Vice President Cheney also recently used the Gulf Coast as a backdrop for a Republican fundraiser, in his first trip to the region in over a year. Instead of visiting areas affected by the floods, Cheney “was shuttled into New Orleans in a motorcade” and was privately “briefed on efforts to protect New Orleans from future floods.”

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SUBSCRIBE - Kinship Circle Primary: subscribe [at] kinshipcircle.org

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TELL US: IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF LOUISIANA OR MISSISSIPPI

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Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Relief List will report Gulf Coast needs, news, missing/found animal reports, etc. for as long as needed.

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Save the Date: Benefit for In Defense of Animals Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Paramount Studios

www.idausa.org/katrina/

Plans are under way to stage a benefit for In Defense of Animals (IDA) on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. Proceeds will be used to provide relief for Katrina animals as well as for victims of future disasters.

Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and resulted in a massive loss of life - both human and animal. Many deaths could have been prevented if storm victims had been allowed to take their animal companions with them when evacuating their homes and seeking shelter. According to a poll done by the Fritz Institute in April, nearly half of those who chose to stay behind when rescue workers arrived in New Orleans did so because they bravely refused to abandon their animal friends when their lives were in such severe danger.

The destruction and devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, as well as the lasting damage to all the survivors and the continued critical need for help, is profound. Therefore, the goal in planning a benefit concert is to first raise sufficient funds to help IDA continue our rescue and rehabilitation efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi. While many believe that this crisis has passed, there is still a very real need for individuals to remain in New Orleans - rescuing, treating and feeding stray, abandoned and lost animals. In addition, a fund is planned to prepare Project Hope, IDA’s sanctuary in Mississippi, as a regional staging center for future disasters (they are already first responders for the area) in hopes of preventing a repeat of last year’s tragedy.

Supporters and attendees of past IDA events have included singer/songwriters Diane Warren, Lionel Richie, Michael Franks, Rod Stewart, Lester Chambers, Peter White, Stephen Bishop, and Kate Pierson & Fred Schneider (The B-52s); actors Stockard Channing, James Costa, Wendy Malick, Valerie Perrine, James Cromwell, Joaquin Phoenix, Shannon Elizabeth, Pierce Brosnan, Alec Baldwin, and Peter Falk; author/feminist Gloria Steinem; Dr. Jane Goodall; comedienne Elaine Boolser; Paul Harvey; Kenny Williams (Chicago Whitesox); actress/model Ann Turkel and designer Todd Oldham among others.

If you would like information about the event, please contact Eilene Cohhn at 301-365-7048 or EileneC [at] aol.com. Please check back often for benefit concert updates and mark your calendar. This is sure to be an event you won’t want to miss!

NOTE: For more information on the current situation in Borneo, see also:

* Animal Rescue: Indonesian Forest Fires Threaten Wildlife (IFAW)

* Orangutans flee Indonesia forest fires

* Orangutans Dying and Injured in Indonesian Wildfires

* Indonesia Forest Fires, Attacks Kill 1,000 Orangutans

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From: ER Team, IFAW - fred [at] ifaw1.org
Date: Nov 9, 2006 2:39 PM
Subject: Wildfires Threaten Last Orangutans

Wildfires threaten last orangutans

I am writing to you from the dense forests along the Kapuas River in Central Kalimantan, where dozens of endangered orangutans have been driven from their dwindling jungle habitat in Borneo by months of land-clearing fires that have covered the region in a choking haze.

For the entire drive from Palangkaraya it felt as if we could have been on the moon; barren, dry and grey. Other than the city centers themselves there is no sight without burning or burnt jungle forest.

I’m here to work with the Bornean Orangutan Survival Foundation-Indonesia (BOS) to rescue 43 orangutans which have been taken for medical treatment to centers in the Indonesian provinces of Central and West Kalimantan.

Most were beaten by humans after fleeing from the burning jungle to nearby plantations, but several are being treated for respiratory problems and burns. Many of these orangutans had already been rescued and rehabilitated and sent back into the wild by BOS just months ago, only to have to be saved again from the burning palm oil plantations which spread into their forest.

You can keep up to date on the latest rescue efforts by reading my daily blog.

Fewer than 60,000 orangutans remain in the wild in Indonesia — nearly 90 percent of their habitat destroyed by illegal logging, poaching and cut-and-burn farming practices. If the rate of deforestation continues, experts predict that orangutans will disappear from the wild in around a decade.

To actually be here, to see the forests burning, the birds flying above looking for a safe place to land, villagers walking around with masks over their mouths 24/7 combined with the number of orangutans in rehab is heart wrenching.

But I am truly inspired by the incredible work being done on the ground here by such dedicated rescue workers who have to endure raging fires and unspeakable acts of cruelty to animals to give these endangered orangutans another chance at life.

Get the latest rescue updates automatically. Subscribe to the Animal Rescue RSS feed.

I hope you will come along with me as I continue to share my stories of this developing story with you over the coming weeks. As difficult as the situation is for these animals, it would be virtually hopeless for them if we weren’t here to help. Thank you for your continuing support!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Miller
IFAW ER Team

P.S. To see pictures from the orangutan rescue, view my photo slideshow here.

PO Box 193 • 411 Main Street Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
www.ifaw.org

UPDATE, 12/6/06: The contents of this email alert have been (partially) removed at the request of the email’s originator. Because it has been linked to from other forums, however, I have decided to leave the link active. If additional information is needed, please contact the parties involved.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Nov 7, 2006 12:30 AM
Subject: BF030 is my Romeo. Why can’t I get him back?

Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Relief List
Permission to cross-post

BF030 is my Romeo. Why can’t I get him back?
Lhasa Mix Lost In Post-Katrina Confusion
SOURCE: Linda Graf, sweetpeaorbust [at] yahoo.com

Romeo is a beautiful Shih Tzu-Lhasa Apso mix caught in the confusion after Katrina. Carolyn Hawkins, Romeo’s guardian, pleads with anyone reading this alert: What does she need to do to get him back?

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Linda Graf, sweetpeaorbust [at] yahoo.com

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Romeo’s intake photo at Best Friends Animal Rescue Camp, Tylertown, MS:
[link here]

Dog: Shih Tzu-Lhasa Apso Mix
Shelter/Rescue-Assigned ID: BF030
PETFINDER SYSTEM ID: PF33004
Type: found
Age: approx. 8 yrs
Color(s): beige tan
Sex: M, intact pre-Katrina
Weight: 18 lbs pre-Katrina

Carolyn Hawkins: 504-368-3695; cell: 504-495-3728

Romeo at Tylertown, sitting in an area designated “Fur Keeps Rescue” by caption for photos on the webpage of Carol Shultz:
Tylertown, Mississippi Rescue assistance includes Fur Keeps Animal Rescue in Barrington Hills, IL
www.carolschultz.com/tylertownmississippi.htm

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Kinship Circle is a 501c3 non-profit. To secure Kinship Circle’s future, we need ongoing donations to fund the literature, website, research and campaigns that let YOU take action for animals. Please keep Kinship Circle in mind when you donate. Thank you!

DONATE: www.kinshipcircle.org/donation/donations.html

BEAR WITNESS. SPEAK. DEMAND. ACT.
Kinship Circle - Action Campaigns I Literature I Voice For Animals
Nonprofit working in animal protection/cruelty + animal disaster relief campaigns
Brenda Shoss, president * Janet Enoch, vice-president
info [at] kinshipcircle.org or kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
www.KinshipCircle.org * www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/default.html

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SUBSCRIBE:
Kinship Circle now maintains 2 separate mail lists:

1. KINSHIP CIRCLE Primary: Action campaigns for all animal cruelty issues, worldwide
2. KINSHIP CIRCLE Animal Disaster Relief List: Animal rescue coordination/news in disasters

SUBSCRIBE - Kinship Circle Primary: subscribe [at] kinshipcircle.org

SUBSCRIBE - Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Relief: kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
TELL US: IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF LOUISIANA OR MISSISSIPPI

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We also report needs/news for animals in other disasters, as we’ve done for the Northeast (USA) floods, Middle East crisis, and Kentucky pound flood. Thank you for your commitment to forgotten victims in disasters.

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Shannon Moore July 22, 1969 ~ May 31, 2006
memoriesofshannon.blogspot.com/
www.legacy.com/NOLA/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=18017409

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—– Original Message —–
From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Oct 26, 2006 12:01 PM
Subject: [GULF COAST] Hoping For A Familiar Face

Kinship Circle will be off-line from:
Thursday, October 26 - Tuesday, October 31

* I will not be able to respond to email from OCT. 26 – OCT. 31
* There will be no new campaigns from OCT. 26 – OCT. 31

I am traveling to Los Angeles to re-do my animal disaster relief training with my original ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans) buddies.
Take care, Brenda Shoss, Kinship Circle

Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Relief List - PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST

10/26/06: Hoping For A Familiar Face

PAST NEWSLETTERS: www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/default.html

ANIMAL ISSUE OF THE WEEK: Protect your right to free speech on behalf of Animals by defeating The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. The Equal Justice Alliance is a recently formed national coalition of social advocacy organizations preserving free speech and equal treatment under the law. Kinship Circle is a working member.
TAKE ACTION: www.noaeta.org/letter.htm

IN THIS ALERT:

1. SMALL BITES
2. Dog Found Abandoned, Tied to Tree - Independence, Louisiana
3. NOLA Feeders: Beware of Mid City Cat Poisonings
4. From Jane Garrison: Anyone With Primate Experience?
5. Searching For Jasmine, Pittie Girl Lost in Katrina
6. Still Hoping For A Familiar Face / Remote Reunion Campaign
7. Animal Cruelty Case Alleged, Louisiana
8. They Will Love You Forever: Roicy/Lafayette, LA
9. NOLA Still Needs Helping Hands For Animals
10. Plea For Help With Feral New Orleans Kittens
11. News From Spay/Louisiana
12. Arrested Dog Rescuer Tammy Grimes Visits One Happy Dog!
13. NOLA Now: Animals Who Got Out Are The Lucky Ones

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1. SMALL BITES

Send small-bite food, or cat food, when donating for Gulf Coast animals.

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Someone Knows Where Bear Is...

SOURCE: Denise Pajak, Denise.Pajak [at] homecapitalinc.com

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Denise Pajak
cell 678-799-4167, denbhl [at] yahoo.com

10/26/06 From Denise.Pajak [at] homecapitalinc.com - I am an HSUS volunteer who has been working on reuniting families with their rescued dogs from Louisiana Ave Parkway September 15. We have just found one of this street’s residents, Tabetha Cuiellette’s, 14 yr old Boston Terrier a year after the rescue, only to find out she died of heartworm treatment Oct 27, 2005 in Ohio. Tabetha’s other dog Bear is still out there.

I want to reach out to the rescue volunteers who worked that street and the stealth volunteers who may know where Bear is located, or where she was moved. I have two photos of dogs that look like Bear. I know that the volunteers that worked that street rescued the dogs the same day because Tabetha’s neighbor Ruth Carter’s poodles have a Lamar Dixon number next to
Bear’s number. (the poodles have been found but that’s a different story) They were all processed at Lamar the same day.

Someone knows where Bear is.

Bear: LA2515, PF 36216 rescued from 3809 Louisiana Ave Parkway 2nd floor around Sept 15. Tan Chow/Shep mix with darker ears and muzzle, curled tail, spayed, 40-45 lbs, 10 years old.

The two photos are of the Lamar intake photo. The other is a photo of a dog being taken that neighbors said is named Bear. Please contact me with any info at all. Tabetha is just crushed that Sasha is dead having made it out of the flood alright, and is hopeful to find Bear.

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Denise Pajak
cell 678-799-4167, denbhl [at] yahoo.com

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Overflow At Hammond, LA Shelter, Euthanizing Daily

SOURCE: alhinkle [at] sbcglobal.net, whitk227 [at] cox.net

10/16/06, From whitk227 [at] cox.net — Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control in Hammond is full, full, FULL! The shelter is euthanizing due to space issues. PLEASE KNOW THE STAFF IS WONDERFUL AND IT BREAKS THEIR HEARTS TO EUTHANIZE. They are loaded with small to medium size dogs and pups - it’s unusual! There are so many to choose from and they are HIGHLY adoptable…

The girls at the shelter are devastated to have to put any of these babies to sleep, and they are extremely rescue friendly and appreciative for any animal saved.

REPLY TO: Call or email Betz Pittman at the shelter:
JNASimmons [at] aol.com or 985-543-0215
Or go by and take a look. But do it soon, as they are euthanizing daily!

REPLY TO: whitk227 [at] cox.net and I will respond ASAP to your emails. Thanks so much for anything you can do. Karen

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Volunteer Seeks Drivers To Transport Cat Food To NOLA

SOURCE: Amy Pietras, jandyshome [at] yahoo.com

10/18/06, From Amy Pietras, jandyshome [at] yahoo.com — I run a local animal rescue in Grand Rapids, MI. I am purchasing cat food for a return trip down to NOLA in early December. I am looking for drivers to haul the 20lb bags down there. Thank you! Amy Pietras

CAN YOU HELP? REPLY TO:
Amy Pietras, jandyshome [at] yahoo.com

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Must Read - RESCUED: Saving Animals from Disaster

SOURCE: Linda Anderson, AngelAnimals [at] aol.com

Never forget what happened to animals after Katrina… And know how to best prepare your companion animals and train for emergencies. The United Animal Nations has just posted RESCUED on its website as a recommended book: www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=183

RESCUED: Saving Animals from Disaster is an award winner in the Animals/Pets category of the Best Books 2006 National Book Awards, and it received the highest recommendation, a “Must Read!” from Today’s Books, a Public News Service Report to the News Media on the Book Publishing Industry.

Oddly enough, even though word of mouth is bringing the book into the general public as we had hoped, we still meet and hear from people who don’t buy it because they feel too emotional when reading about animal rescue. We need champions, such as you, to help people understand that they will be inspired, informed, and prepared after reading the book. We are big fans of
Kinship Circle and love what you do to keep animal rescue in front of your readers. Sincerely, Linda Anderson

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File Reports & Check For Missing/Found Hurricane Animals:

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2. Dog Found Abandoned, Tied to Tree - Independence, Louisiana

SOURCE: Jeff Dorson, stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com

On Sunday, October 15, the Humane Society of Louisiana used directions given by residents to locate and rescue a small and frightened young dog, who was found tied with a heavy rope to a fallen tree limb in a wooden lot in the rural town of Independence, 1-1/2 hours from New Orleans. Humane Society representatives found the dog fifty yards from a side road in Tangipahoa parish. The dog, now named Magic, is being treated for malnutrition and is in good spirits, happy to be freed from his precarious situation. Once he regains his health, Magic will be placed up for adoption through the Humane Society’s recently reopened community adoption center, called Happy Tails.

To donate to Magic’s medical care, please send your contributions to:
Humane Society of Louisiana
P.O. Box 740321; New Orleans, LA 70174

To find out more about the Humane Society: Humanela.org

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3. NOLA Feeders: Beware of Mid City Cat Poisonings

SOURCE: NOLA.com: Animal Chat Forum

From: Cougy [at] aol.com / Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006

Yesterday, or two days ago, I posted a forwarded message of a person on the NOLA forums stating they would START to poison feeding stations in midtown and they were following two ladies and watching them feed. Knew where all the stations were. There are reports now that anti-freeze has been found in feeding stations midtown. Janis, you’re the internet snoop expert here, what
can we do? Can we track down name of original poster on Nola? I hope this isn’t a hoax or anything. (Though, I’d rather it be a hoax than real.)

44915. POISON AT JEFF DAVIS & TULANE / by ssimons50, 10/15/06
Antifreeze has been found in feeding trays at Jeff Davis and Tulane. Please beware crazy person on the loose.

44915.3. Get Volunteers to STAKEOUT! / by gemee1, 10/15/06
This criminal CAN be caught, by people volunteering to stake-out some of these feed stations.

Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 / From: Cody Riess, cody [at] codyriess.com
Subject: Crazy Person in Mid-City
I’m sending you the text of a post in the Mid-City forum on nola.com. This guy (screen name “RightBayou”) keeps posting these ugly messages about hating cats and the “lonely” women who feed them. Mostly he is just a jerk who seems to be trying to get a reaction from others in the forum, and I chose not to respond to his postings b/c I didn’t want to reward his behavior. But this most recent message (below) is more sinister than previous ones. I’m forwarding it to you just in case you happen to know any
of the people who are working with the feral cat program in the Mid-City area, just to be on the safe side…

3307.2.2.2. be warned / by rightbayou, 10/14/06
just as there are folks who wouldn’t give a dime to a homeless person, opting instead to give it to a charity that benefits the homeless, i would never be caught feeding a squirrel, a pigeon, or stupid feral cats. the only difference is i wouldn’t waste my money on the ASPCA, but i would most definitely give to a charities benefitting mankind.

with those massive thanksgiving turkey trays filled with cat chow, you are feeding disease carrying rats. and if i’m driving home late at night and see the 2 women do-gooders at it again, i will follow your entire route and systematically taint each tray.

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4. From Jane Garrison: Anyone With Primate Experience?

SOURCE: Jane Garrison, janegarrison [at] comcast.net

10/24/06 From janegarrison [at] comcast.net - URGENT! Anyone who has experience caring for primates please contact me ASAP. People are desperately needed at a facility, Primarily Primates, recently shut down by the TX AG.

EXPERIENCED PRIMATE CARETAKERS: Please email JaneGarrison [at] comcast.net to let me know your experience level and your availability. This is volunteer work and travel expenses cannot be Reimbursed.

There are nearly 800 primates in need.

GENERAL VOLUNTEERS: We also will need general volunteers to help with food preparation, cleaning and behavior enrichment. If you are interested please email me with “general volunteer” in the subject line. Please provide a few lines about yourself and the dates you would be available to go to San Antonio. There is no housing at the facility but plenty of room for tents. Let me know ASAP. Thanks! Jane

REPLY TO: Jane Garrison, janegarrison [at] comcast.net

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5. Searching For Jasmine, Pittie Girl Lost in Katrina

SOURCE: Sarah Lotten, clrsee [at] aol.com

10/21/06 From Sarah Lotten, clrsee [at] aol.com - For the past year I have been working as a volunteer with Best Friends, www.bestfriends.org/, trying to reunite the animal victims of Katrina with their humans. This is my last ditch effort to find Jasmine. I have looked at tens of thousands of photos of animals rescued from the hurricanes in Louisiana in 2005. I have scoured the web sites of shelters in every state near and far. I have spoken to wonderful people all over the country. I am sending this letter to everyone in my address book. I am hoping each of you will then send it to everyone in your address book.

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Sarah Lotten, clrsee [at] aol.com

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6. Still Hoping For A Familiar Face / Remote Reunion Campaign

SOURCE: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

Remote Reunion Campaign: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/

Some are confirmed Katrina rescues. But the paperwork is hazy. Or missing. So these animals are “lost in the system.” Others are in the care of unknown individuals or groups. ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS: Please look at these companion animals. Their humans have been searching for them since the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. They want to bring them home.

CONTACT: Valerie Sharma, psharma [at] austin.rr.com

To add pets to “FOUND” section or website-related issues, CONTACT: Halle Amick, amick [at] med.unc.edu

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ASH — LOST IN THE SYSTEM

Breed: Russian Blue (possibly a mix)
Gender: Female (spayed) / Age: 6-7 yrs / Size: Small to medium
Petfinder Lost ID: PF61257; PF61255
Petfinder Lost Links: here and here

DESCRIPTION: Ash is a grey kitty that looks like she could possibly be a Russian Blue. She has a clipped left ear, bright light green eyes, is not declawed, and was wearing either a purple or a red break-away collar (with no tags) when she was last seen. Ash has no known medical conditions and her teeth were in good shape pre-Katrina. Ash is a shy kitty who is usually afraid to let someone touch her, although she would sometimes allow it. She loves to be petted around her face and under her neck - she will sometimes
drool when you do this. Ash is a sweetheart of a kitty with a very sweet personality. Although she was an outdoor kitty, she was never mean and never hissed or clawed. Ash always manged to maintain her sweet disposition.

LAST SEEN/FOUND: Ash was last seen by her family, the Sunday before Katrina hit, outside of the family home at 5829 Louis XIV Street, New Orleans, LA 70124 (Lakeview Area, Orleans Parish).

CONTACT: Dawn Miskee, dmiskee [at] dglaw.com

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SAM — LOST IN THE SYSTEM

Breed: Yellow Lab mix
Gender: Male (altered) / Age: 1-2 yrs
ID Number: PF63399
Petfinder Link

DESCRIPTION: This sweet Lab mix is yellow/tan in color, but smaller than a lab.

FOUND/LAST SEEN: Found in Algiers, LA as a stray, but at some point after Katrina, he had been through the Humane Society of Mississippi, where he was microchipped.

CONTACT: Christy O’Halloran, Aurora-Companion Animal Hospital, Terrytown, LA
504-362-8060 or PetsFromVet [at] aol.com

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COUNT — LOST IN THE SYSTEM

Breed: Rottweiler mix
Gender: Male (altered) / Age: 2-4 yrs
ID Number: PF63389
Petfinder Link

DESCRIPTION: Count is a gorgeous Rottie/Mountain Dog(?) mix with a white patch on his chest and brown “stockings” on his feet. He has just finished his heartworm treatment.

FOUND/LAST SEEN: Taken into Putnam Humane on 2/16/06 as a transfer from Jefferson Parish.

CONTACT: Michele Dugan, Putnam County Humane Society
PutnamHumane [at] aol.com

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HONEY — LOST IN THE SYSTEM

Breed: Manx/Tabby Mix - Orange and White
Gender: Female (spayed) / Age: 4 yrs
Lost IDs: PF61198; BFE535
Petfinder Lost Link

DESCRIPTION: Honey is an orange and white tabby/manx mix with huge green eyes and a crooked bobtail. Honey is Mama’s daughter. Last seen: Honey was left in her house at 309 Waveland Avenue in Waveland, MS (Hancock County) along with 2 other cats (Mama, see above and Calico, see below) and food and water. The house was destroyed and the cats may have gotten out. The owner has been back to the house and cannot find her kitties.

LAST SEEN: Honey was left in her house at 309 Waveland Avenue in Waveland, MS (Hancock County) along with 2 other cats and food and water. The house was destroyed and the cats may have gotten out. The owner has been back to the house and cannot find her kitties.

CONTACT: Contact: Sherry Johnson pitachic [at] comcast.net

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VIEW MORE DOGS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/dogs.html

VIEW MORE CATS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/cats.html

VIEW MORE FOUND PETS:
rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/found.html

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7. Animal Cruelty Case Alleged, Louisiana

SOURCE: Jeff Dorson, stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com

10/14/06, From Jeff Dorson: All of the confiscated dogs are receiving excellent care and are responding to treatment. The Humane Society of Louisiana worked in cooperation with the Louisiana Child Protection Services on this case. 2 small children, who resided at this trailer, have also been removed and are receiving proper attention.

Photo provided by HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA

Humane Society of Louisiana officials said they located 15 dogs this week that were kept in deplorable conditions at a private residence in Springfield. The Springfield Police Department issued a misdemeanor citation for cruelty to animals to Herman Threeton, no age available, of 32267 Church St., officials said. Thirteen adult dogs and two puppies were removed from the residence and taken to the Hammond Small Animal Hospital for treatment.

SPRINGFIELD — Police cited a town of Springfield maintenance worker for cruelty to animals after a Humane Society of Louisiana investigation, police and society officials said Friday. The investigation found more than a dozen dogs living in deplorable conditions, including dogs in small pens covered in their own waste and puppies in a chicken coop, society officials said.

Several of the dogs were extremely malnourished and all were in need of veterinary care, society officials said. The society’s chief investigator, Jeff Dorson, contacted police after an investigation. Officers issued a citation to Herman Threeton, no age available, of 32267 Church St., officials said.

Police Chief Jimmy Jones said the citation was issued Tuesday based on the society’s investigation on the same day. Jones confirmed Threeton is a town employee. Jones said the citation is a misdemeanor. A conviction may result in a fine or a sentence of up to six months in jail.

The society took custody of 13 adult dogs and two puppies. With the help of two area residents, Dorson brought the dogs to the Hammond Small Animal Hospital for treatment, society officials said.

The dogs are being boarded and treated at the hospital, officials said.

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8. They Will Love You Forever: Roicy/Lafayette, LA

SOURCE: Jennifer Rohrbach, whippetdogs [at] yahoo.com

Rescue needed by 10/26 at 5pm w/ PTS 10/27 am (unless held over)

CONTACTS: acadiana.petfinder.com
roicyvolunteers [at] gmail.com
www.1-800-save- a-pet.com/ (zip code 70507)

10/25/06 From whippetdogs [at] yahoo.com - This was a good week for the Labs! A big Black Lab was adopted by a man who had recently lost his elderly dog. And, six Labs were pulled by a local rescue very dedicated to helping the Labs. The Poodle and Belgian Mal were also rescued. The sweet gray Chi mix was adopted. That still leaves many that were HELD OVER that need rescue.

The JRT/Whippet mix is about as cute and sweet as they come. She has a wonderful personality and is just longing to please. There are 2 Heelers who are favorites of Debbie’s as they are such loyal and loving companions as well as dedicated herding dogs. The Doxie momma and her pups really stole my heart. Poor momma has had 2 of her pups adopted. A little fluff ball Heinz 57 Lab/Shep pup is just begging to be loved when you look into his eyes. A purebred Aussie, Catahoula, and many super cute Terriers and Terrier mixes are also awaiting new homes and rescue. Several Shepherd mixes with wonderful faces just look towards you for hope…

There were 3 cat adoptions this week but that is NOT nearly enough. Many were HELD OVER but they are all beginning to sneeze which means they need rescues this week. Please consider just one cat… the big Orange Tabby with green eyes is such a handsome boy. There is one big orange/white cat, even neutered and declawed. Two Siamese orange Tabby mixes are unusual with beautiful blue eyes. And the black cats… please everyone be careful as there are those who adopt black cats at Halloween. We want the best for these cats and hope some good news and good homes/rescues come for them.

The attempts by some to slander those of us who try to help the animals at Roicy have been very hurtful to both Debbie and myself. Having never experienced criticism for helping animals has really been hard. Thanks to those who support rescue and adoptions at Roicy and for continuing to help the animals. On a brighter note, we are hopeful that a dog at Roicy is that of a man missing his dog since Katrina. How the dog got from New Orleans to Lafayette is anyone’s guess. He comes to identify his dog tomorrow so keep your paws crossed it is a match.

Roicy staff are really trying to hold over those animals that are not sick and continue to work with rescues to try to save as many as they can. Rescues are needed for this group by Thursday, Oct 26, at 5pm with PTS Friday morning (unless held over). Please consider some of these special creatures who deserve to know love and happiness.

acadiana.petfinder.com

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9. NOLA Still Needs Helping Hands For Animals

Humane Society of Louisiana (HSL)
115 Obed Magee Road; Tylertown, MS 39667
www.humanela.org/

* CONTACT: 304-231-4954, 601-876-2781
humanesocietyla [at] gmail.com, info [at] humanela.org

* WANT TO HELP IN YOUR OWN LOUISIANA COMMUNITY?
Contact HSL founder, Jeff Dorson: info [at] humanela.org.

* Please address questions about volunteering to Board member,
Tanya O’Reilly: info [at] humanela.org

HELP OUT IN THE NEW ORLEANS METRO AREA:

Foster care * Animal transport (to vet appointments, adoptive homes, etc.) * Adoption days * Administrative/clerical support * Rescue/trapping * Special events and fundraisers

VOLUNTEER AT OUR SANCTUARY:

Volunteers are needed to provide hands on animal care at our Tylertown, Mississippi facility. Our facility, the former “Camp Katrina,” is located north of Abita Springs, about two hours from New Orleans.

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Animal Rescue New Orleans
271 Plauche St.; New Orleans, LA 70123
ARNO Main Line: 504-571-1900; email: ar-no [at] cox.net

* CONTACT: arnovolunteer [at] yahoo.com

* VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Robin Beaulieu, ARNewOrleans [at] cox.net, 504-913-2328

* Submit a volunteer application: www.animalrescueneworleans.com/

* FOOD WATER PROGRAM COORDINATOR: arnofoodwater [at] yahoo.com

- FEED: Drive to feeding stations, replenish food/water, collect field data.

- ANIMAL CARE/WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT: Walk/feed animals, clean kennels, etc.

- FOSTER A PET: Temporary housing for animals awaiting transport/adoption.

- DATA: Manage field data, make phone calls, generate recruitment materials…

- TRAP: Humane trapping - lost, homeless, injured, newborn, pregnant animals.

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NOLA Volunteer Food/Water Program for Animals

* CONTACT: Traci Kestler, tbkestler [at] cox.net or 504-975-5971

Feeders * Warehouse Workers * Phone Workers * Computer Workers * TNR Trappers

- A minimum ONE DAY PER MONTH.
- Feeding and watering animals is PRIORITY.
- If you don’t want to do food/water stations, we NEED YOU somewhere.

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Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130
www.southernanimalfoundation.org

* CONTACT: 504-671-8235, animallover [at] southernanimalfoundation.org

FOSTER FAMILIES: www.southernanimalfoundation.org, CLICK ON “ADOPTION”

If you are interested in fostering, please download application. Once completed, please fax or mail the application to our office.

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Louisiana SPCA
701 Thayer Street; New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
504-368-5191; fax: 504-368-3710
www.la-spca.org/

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10. Plea For Help With Feral New Orleans Kittens

SOURCE: Chris Malkove, Smalk50 [at] aol.com

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Chris Malkove, Smalk50 [at] aol.com

10/19/06 From Chris Malkove, Smalk50 [at] aol.com: I lived in Lakeview, was in my house for Katrina (due to my car breaking down Sat.), and managed to survive along with 8 of my 10 cats. I heard my porch feral drown from underneath the house when water came up and the semi-feral girl who got out of the house during my rescue was killed months later by dog packs. Also, the 30 cat
feral cat colony that a neighbor and I tended to for over 8 years was mostly wiped out. 20 were drowned and 7 others killed by the dog packs. There are 3 survivors from 30 cats - in a two block area of South Lakeview…

I moved back here in March and am living near City Park. I still return to my old neighborhood almost daily to feed these cats and to trap any new cats in the area. I was also a volunteer trapper during and after Feral Frenzy and caught about 75 cats and kittens since April.

A few months ago, I trapped 3 feral kittens from a house being demolished a block from my old house. After nursing them through various kitten ailments and parasites, they now are all healthy and need homes. They are 6 months old, two black and one a gray with tabby markings. They have been strictly inside kittens and are now used to couches, beds and good food. Unfortunately, they are still a little scary with strangers but once settled down, love laps and pets. I spoke to Robin about them and she has already told me to bring them to ARNO - however, I fear that they might be freaked out so much that they will appear feral. But the worst part right now is that 3 of them are black cats - a very big no-no for any kind of October adoptions. So I am very much hoping for a foster/quiet home type situation for these kits. I’m sure there are thousands of other kittens in the same boat, but I am reaching out to you all for any help that you might provide.

A 4th kitten, who is only 4 months old, was rescued from a terrible situation in Lakeview. All of her siblings were killed by dog packs and she is the only survivor. She is very sweet, tame and loves turkey-flavored baby food as a treat.

They have all been combo tested, vaccinated, and spayed and neutered.

VIEW ALL PICTURES HERE

I would consider keeping the kittens but due to my health status, especially after this mornings doctor’s appointment, I cannot be sure I will be around long enough to care for them for the rest of their lives. I am also renting an apartment (my old place was a rental that will be demolished and my Mom’s home was also destroyed) where I am only supposed to have 4 cats…
Thanks for any help or suggestions! Chris Malkove

REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Chris Malkove, Smalk50 [at] aol.com

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11. News From Spay/Louisiana

SOURCE: neuteralground [at] spaylouisiana.org

10/22/06: Spay/Louisiana’s mission is to help end pet overpopulation in Louisiana by increasing access to high-quality sterilization surgery for cats and dogs most likely to add to our state’s homeless pet population.

SURGERIES PERFORMED TO DATE

Since our first spay/neuter assistance voucher was issued in June 2006 by our friends at the St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter, 521 more vouchers have already been redeemed for surgery. Combined with the surgeries performed on the Big Fix Rig, that’s a total of 1,271 surgeries to date!

If half of these 1,271 dogs and cats had produced just one litter of four in the next breeding cycle, and just half of those puppies and kittens were allowed to breed, we’d have 2,224 more animals on our hands right now. By the next breeding cycle, those 2,224 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens could multiple to 3,892 lives - each in need of a lifelong, loving home.

Can you guess how many births might have occurred in two years? In four? We’ve done the math! spaylouisiana.org/progress.html#livesprevented

WHO IS USING SPAY/LOUISIANA VOUCHERS?

So far, 35% of vouchers have been used for feral or free-roaming cats, and 62% have been used by hurricane-impacted households. Low-income households have received and used the fewest number of vouchers, but have the highest redemption rate. Over 65% of vouchers issued to low-income households have been redeemed for surgery. The average redemption rate across all categories is 54%. Since low-i ncome homes are a significant source of shelter intake, we’re thrilled to see this higher-than-average response, and feel it demonstrates that reducing financial barriers for qualified households is key to reducing pet overpopulation. The desire to do the right thing does exist - all we have to do is make it accessible and affordable.

VOUCHER PROGRAM GOALS

1,271 spay/neuter surgeries is nothing to sneeze at, but we have set an even more ambitious goal for November - we want to double this number - and then double it again! That’s right - we’d like to see 1,350 additional surgeries by the time Thanksgiving arrives. Here are some ways you can help us meet that goal:

1. GET THE FLYERS UP - Post flyers about the voucher program in groceries, laundry mats, pet stores and other gathering points in your community. We can send you a dozen flyers, and all you need to do is keep a few in your car, along with a roll of tape and some thumbtacks or a stapler - nothing could be easier! Flyers are just back from the printer this week and we think they’re pretty cute!

spaylouisiana.org/vouchervolunteers.html

2. GET YOUR COMMUNITY INVOLVED - Mention the availability of spay/neuter assistance every chance you get. Local communities are meeting often and discussing neighborhood concerns on a regular basis. This type of gathering is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the need for spay/neuter AND the availability of spay/neuter assistance.

3. GET YOUR VET ON-BOARD - If your own veterinarian is not yet participating in this program, ask them if they’re interested, and let us know. We can fax or mail an enrollment packet explaining how the program works, and why it’s important.

4. GET THE WORD OUT - If your shelter or group is holding an adoption event, let us know - we can provide information sheets about the importance of spay/neuter and availability of our vouchers, and may be able to send a volunteer or two to accept voucher applications, answer questions.

COMMUNITY SHELTER INTAKE

Animal control agencies, shelters and rescue/fostering agencies in the voucher program service area have reported a combined intake of 1,925 dogs cats, puppies and kittens in September 2006. 33% were dogs, 32% were cats, 29% were kittens under 6 months old, and 6% were puppies under 6 months old. [1] If we assume that September is an average month, and multiple that monthly intake by 12, we can estimate that the annual shelter intake for this four-parish area is 23,100 animals, or 34.6 animals per thousand residents.[2] This is a very rough estimate, and is expected to change as additional intake is reported.

23,100 animals is quite a challenge to find homes for, even with the most successful sustained efforts to adopt, foster or transport to other areas of the country. By creating spay/neuter programs that “target” the source of this shelter intake, Spay/Louisiana hopes to reduce the number of animals that are entering area shelters and animal control facilities. Fewer animals entering our community’s shelters means fewer animals needing new homes, and an increased level of shelter resources available for each individual animal. By preventing the birth of some pets we can save the lives of others, and improve the quality of life for both people and pets.

A LOT HELP FROM SOME AMAZING FRIENDS

We’re pretty excited to see the team effort behind every single one of our voucher program surgeries. From the agencies and individuals who are helping to distribute vouchers, to the veterinary hospitals and clinics that are generously participating in this project - this would not be possible without their help. Our thanks to each and every one for such generous support of this project.

Vouchers are now available from Animal Rescue New Orleans, Humane Society of Louisiana, Jefferson Parish East Bank Animal Shelter, Jefferson Parish West Bank Animal Shelter, Louisiana SPCA, Nola Animal Hospital, Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society, Plaquemines Parish Animal Control, SpayMart, St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter, the Southeast Louisiana Chapter of the Red Cross, and Used Dogs.

Participating veterinarians are Acadian Veterinary Hospital, Animal Medical Clinic - New Orleans, Ark Animal Hospital, Belle Chasse Animal Hospital, Cat Hospital of Metairie, Expressway Animal Hospital, Nola Animal Hospital, Paris Road Animal Hospital, River Ridge Veterinary Clinic, St. Bernard Veterinary Hospital and Veterans Veterinary Hospital. New hospitals and clinics are added regularly - a current list is always available at spaylouisiana.org/voucherprogramvets.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Spay/Louisiana has several volunteer opportunities available, including the perfect task for just about anyone. We particularly need help with data-entry tasks, on up to organizing or assisting at “Information/Outreach” events to promote the availability of spay/neuter assistance. Regardless of whether you have a minutes, hours or days to share, we could use your help to make this project a success!

Endnotes:

[1] Shelter intake includes animals that were surrendered, impounded, rescued, or picked-up from within the four parish service area. Animals that were transferred from one agency to another, and animals that came from outside of the four-parish area served by the voucher program are not included in this total. Not all sheltering/fostering agencies have reported intake statistics, so the real total is somewhat higher.

[2] Calculated using the population estimates gathered by The 2006 Louisiana Health and Population Survey

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12. Arrested Dog Rescuer Tammy Grimes Visits One Happy Dog!

9/29/06: 2 Charges Dropped For Grimes; No Charges For Arnolds

9/20/06: Tammy Grimes Update: Vet Says Doogie Is Victim Of Abuse

9/15/06: Tammy Grimes: Save A Life, Go To Jail?

9/12/06: JAILED - SHAC 7 / Tammy Grimes, Dogs Deserve Better

SOURCE: www.dogsdeservebetter.com/doogie.html
Tammy Grimes, tammy [at] dogsdeservebetter.org

10/25/06 - From tammy [at] dogsdeservebetter.org: The D.A. offered this deal to Mr. Dickey, Tammy’s attorney: Give the dog back and we’ll let her go with just ARD. (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition). We said, “No Way!” Please write the D.A. and ask him what Tammy needs to be rehabilitated from? Caring? Standing up when no one else will? Putting the value of a life, any life, before fear and ‘property’? Continue to demand that the Arnolds get charged with abuse, tell him to view the evidence that Grimes, the neighbor, and the witnesses all are prepared to give.

Blair County District Attorney
Richard Consiglio, Esq.
423 Allegheny St. Suite 421; Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
ph: 814-693-3010; email: blairda [at] keyconn.net

…Update on the hearing: We do NOT have a definitive court date set yet for when supporters need to come out. We will post far and wide as soon as we do. The next activity is set for November 27, however that is something either the lawyer or the lawyers and Tammy need only be present for.

We are sending a letter to the D.A. once again, in writing, requesting him to pursue charges against the Arnolds.

Kathleen Slagle, the area rep accused of harassment to a Houtzdale couple for sending them two letters, had her charges all but dismissed outright on Monday, October 23. The magistrate is continuing the case for 60 days, at which time the charges will be dismissed as long as the two parties do not conflict any further.

Once again, Doogie is continuing to do quite well, a big thanks to those who are caring for him. Tammy

10/18/06 — Tammy went to see Doogie… He was doing excellently for his age and physical challenges! He is receiving great care, love, home cooked food, and kindness. A big thanks for his wonderful caretakers.

VIDEO: Doogie eating, forgetting for a moment that he is camera-shy. (My favorite!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlUToFd_dwQ

VIDEO: Doogie walking in the yard.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SREURMgrsHE

VIDEO: Doogie’s comment for those who think he should go back to his abusers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgTyL-iIlfg

(I told him to just ignore them and go about his business, but he said this WAS his business, and he wanted to make sure they knew how he felt.)

9/21/06 Hearing — 2 of initial 4 charges against Tammy Grimes were dropped. Theft - STILL CHARGED; Receiving stolen property - STILL CHARGED Criminal mischief – DROPPED; Criminal trespass - DROPPED

9/12/06 — Tammy Grimes, founder, Dogs Deserve Better, was arrested because she rescued a severely abused, chained, and dying dog.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4-q3Ax2vMk

Tammy S. Grimes, Founder, Dogs Deserve Better
Bringing Chained/Penned Dogs Into the Home and Family
through Education • Rescue and Rehab • Legislation
P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684 • 814.941.7447
Donate: www.dogsdeservebetter.com/donations.html
tammygrimes.blogspot.com/ * myspace.com/tammygrimes

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13. NOLA Now: Animals Who Got Out Are The Lucky Ones

SOURCE: katrinacreaturesandcrittters.blogspot.com/
posted by Lise Niemeyer McComiskey

New Orleans has received enough help…

When is it time to say when in a “third-world” country? I attended a feeder/trapper meeting at ARNO last night….the room was
filled with positive energy and all of us, all 15 or so, shared ideas, encouraging words and our despair as well. These are the people who survived Katrina and over a year later are working themselves into an early grave…..Why? Because regardless of how many animals any one organization claims it rescued in New Orleans, those of us left behind to figure it out see the real picture everyday……the animals that got out were the lucky ones, but unfortunately, only a percentage of the real, true street animal
population in this dead zone that was a city once upon a time.

The pictures you see are all of ONE, one, 1, street, South Miro Street. South Miro Street is part of a section called Tulane/Gravier, one of the poorest neighborhoods in this state….before….now, how can it be poor if no one is there? All pictures are new except for the one with the building side torn off but I can assure you that is frozen in time…I know because I took 2 baby kittens, about 5 weeks old from the side of the road where they were sitting, a quartet, as if waiting on a bus….those darn kittens.

Tonight, I searched for an hour in the rain but the mother cat must have removed the other two…tomorrow is just another day…another day in this wrinkle in time. Late in the evening I could only hear but not see another batch of kittens, these in Section 8NE…newborns. It killed me to leave from under that house, the same house where I buried a cat who died on S. Miro Street….bury the dead in the dead zone…..but two blocks down, Central City, crime zone. Do you think I could get a junkie, a hooker (very popular on Tulane Avenue now) or a gangster to help me trap? I don’t care what they do in their own time, if they could help me help these animals.

75% is the threshold…if you’re not hitting it in spay/neuter, you are failing…there is no A for effort….so yes, we, I am failing every single day here because early this year, it must have been decided that these animals were not rescuable, not worth saving…..I guess nobody let us in on the acceptable losses formula and we may be down, but we are not so far down we don’t just brush aside the fact that even if there are acceptable losses in the current population, that only assumes a stagnate one….these animals are having babies every day on these deserted streets…anyone know somebody who has a s/n mobile unit? I think there are some of us about ready to learn s/n surgeries ourselves…but we have no unit, and you don’t think ARNO Section 20 has a closeby clinic, do you?

I’m not bitter, just sad, very sad because we were failed, but if we could do this, it wouldn’t matter…..it breaks our hearts to be the ones who fail these animals New Orleans, it used to be a fish bowl…..now, it’s an island.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Oct 14, 2006 6:53 PM
Subject: Dear Kinship Circle Member…

Dear Kinship Circle Member,

Kinship Circle is a 501c3 nonprofit organization… And has never before asked for your help.

But, we are in critical need of donations in order to fund our educational literature, website, and action campaigns. Unfortunately, Kinship Circle founder Brenda Shoss has depleted her personal savings and is uncertain about Kinship Circle’s future.

At AR2006 we were happy to send conference-goers home with piles of Kinship Circle literature! We write, design and produce original FACT SHEETS on most animal cruelty issues. But our literature racks came home empty and we do not have the means to print more.

Many of you have asked about bulk copies of our AR literature. We would LOVE to provide this, but cannot do so without significant contributions. If 100 people donate even $5, that is a start. We know you are inundated with requests for money… But don’t worry, you won’t find any glossy pamphlets from us in your mailbox because we can’t afford it!

In the last few years, Kinship Circle grew larger than anticipated. Without you, there is no Circle. Still, managing our list, website, research, writing, and campaigns have become a full-time job — with zero income. Please help Kinship Circle “stay in business” for animals.

You may send donations directly to:
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Saint Louis, MO 63130

Or make a secure online donation at: www.kinshipcircle.org/donation/

If you are unfamiliar with all we do, visit www.KinshipCircle.org.

Our website is a “toolbox” for activists, with:

• Downloadable FACT SHEETS
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• ANIMAL RIGHTS AD DESIGN ideas & samples
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• A LETTER LIBRARY with ready-to-go letters
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www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/default.html

• COLUMNS & ARTICLES with photos you may use (with credits)
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• A STORE with compassion-inspired clothes we design & produce
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• A site & mail list for ANIMAL VICTIMS IN DISASTERS
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BEAR WITNESS. SPEAK. DEMAND. ACT.
Kinship Circle - Action Campaigns I Literature I Voice For Animals
Nonprofit working in animal protection/cruelty + animal disaster relief campaigns
Brenda Shoss, president * Janet Enoch, vice-president
info [at] kinshipcircle.org or kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
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Kinship Circle is a 501c3 non-profit. We rely solely on your support!
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Kinship Circle is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
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Puppy Mills/Breeders, Overpopulation, Pet Theft, Dealers, etc.
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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Oct 13, 2006 8:00 PM
Subject: [GULF COAST] The Long Way Home

Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Relief List - PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST

10/13/06: [GULF COAST] The Long Way Home

PAST NEWSLETTERS: www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/default.html

ANIMAL ISSUE OF THE WEEK: Fatal Film - 2 Dead Horses On Flicka Set
TAKE ACTION!

IN THIS ALERT:

1. SMALL BITES
2. It’s Law: Bush Signs Pet Evacuation & Transportation Standards (PETS) Act
3. Help Them Find Their Way Home / Remote Reunion Campaign
4. NOLA: Free Spay/Neuter & More For National Feral Cat Day
5. Holiday Plans? Why Not Lend A Hand To NOLA Animals?
6. Can You Give Remington, a Katrina “Leftover,” a Home?
7. Adopt A Katrina Survivor
8. Still Awaiting Justice: Tammy Grimes Arrest For Saving Dying Dog
9. Reunions Are Still Happening…
10. Phoenix Unchained: Avondale Pit In 2007 DDB Calendar
11. SURVEY: Fewer Than 190,000 People Living in New Orleans

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1. SMALL BITES

Send small-bite food, or cat food, when donating for Gulf Coast animals.

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UPDATE: Jack’s Home. Abused MS Horse In Healing Hands

SOURCE: Teresa Baker, tbakerarno [at] yahoo.com

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 9/29/06: Hope For Abused Horse In Mississippi

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 9/20/06: Cruelty In Mississippi - Horse In Desperate Need

Thank you for spreading the word about Jack. He was saved!!

Choctaw Ridge Farms

Jack was purchased out of a very unhealthy situation thanks to his guardian angel and the wonder of the internet.

An email came in from out of state about a horse in need in rural Mississippi. Thanks to a wonderful friend of CRF Ms. Cathy Wells it was sent to us. We acted as quickly as possible to see what we could do. The short version of the story Jack was purchased by CRF and brought back to the rescue to begin his recovery. He is very thin and had a bad injury to his eye lid. As well as having a piece of stout wire wrapped around his hind foot. He has paired up with Sandy another of our new arrivals here…

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NOLA Volunteers: Possible Free or Discounted Rooms

SOURCE: Karen O’Toole, www.karenotoole.org

www.karensrescuelist [at] yahoogroups.com

Volunteering in NOLA? This was from the summer, but bet you could still get deals/free rooms in NOLA with a little research. I’m sure you could align with SAF, ARNO or Allie Cats Allies… be allowed to volunteer with them and use that as volunteer status with these volunteer friendly places. Some hotels were stay ONE night get TWO nights free. Also FREE rooms. Fall is slower than summer for NOLA so I’m sure deals are still there if asked.

Contact: New Orleans Fine Hotels, 800/510-3450
www.neworleansfinehotels.com

The city’s historic, cultural heart came through Hurricane Katrina largely unscathed, but residential areas such as Lake View and the infamous Lower Ninth Ward are making a slow, house-by-house recovery and still need all the help and tourist dollars they can get.

New Orleans Fine Hotels, a group of nine properties in the French Quarter and Central Business District, has joined forces with Volunteers of America (www.gnodrpvc.com/), Catholic Charities (www.ccano.org/), and Katrina Krewe (www.cleanno.org/) to grant volunteers working with these three organizations free and discounted stays.

If free rooms are not available for your travel dates, you can at least take advantage of New Orleans Fine Hotels’ discount program: stay two nights and get one night free or stay three nights and get two nights free. Regular rates range from $79 to $129 before taxes of 13 percent. The two discounts are also good for anyone who volunteers for at least one day with any legitimate volunteer group while on vacation.

**Upon checkout, you’ll need to present proof of the volunteer work, such as a signature on the organization’s letterhead.

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800 Parakeets Rescued From Back Of Van Need Help

SOURCE: Manhattan Bird Club, nycompanionbirdclub [at] yahoo.com

800 parakeets were rescued and confiscated from a breeder who had them in a van. Many died due to terrible conditions. Also I think there are other bird species. Help is needed with foster homes, cages, food.

Click here for complete details and contact info.

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Animal Crisis Team

SOURCE: animalcrisisteam.tripod.com/index.html

Animal Crisis Team is a not for profit organization that has been formed to aide all animals in the event of a natural or man made disaster. We are waiting on our approval for our 501(c)(3).

All of our members are volunteers, including our Board of Directors. All of our donations and proceeds go directly into aiding animals with supplies, medical help, transporting, rescuing, foster programs, adoptions of these animals which have found themselves in a time of need.

We have members in almost all of the continental US and have been organized in an effective manner to get aide to affected areas of disaster within hours, instead of days. Membership Application - animalcrisisteam.tripod.com/id4.html.

Animal Crisis Team
7415 Spanish Fort, AL 36577-7415
ph: 251-895-1376; email: animalcrisisteaminfo [at] yahoo.com

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Lamar-Dixon Pit Bull In Tinsel Town

SOURCE: David Meyer, DavidM [at] 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com

10/5/06, From David Meyer, DavidM [at] 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com: L.A. City just opened a new “state of the art” animal shelter, and the Mayor of the city was handed the key to the shelter by one of the NOLA pit bulls 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com took out of Lamar Dixon! This girl is now at Via Lobos, a pit bull rescue/sanctuary.

This pup was one of the 127 remaining pets that no shelter would take and that we flew out just hours before HSUS had to have all dogs gone from there (Best Friends also accepted around 30 pits we sent them that day too- they rock). The cages filled a DC-9 cargo plane top to bottom, tinyurl.com/jljpb.

Another NOLA pup has made it big in Tinsel Town!

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Adopt A Black Dog Video

SOURCE: Forwarded by Despina M. Andrelus, shilohbloo2002 [at] yahoo.com

Please view this very important “Adopt A Black Dog” video… Share it with all those you know, shelters, etc., and please keep it crossposting!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKZ3SaR4FUw

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Sign Petition: Animals Matter to Me

SOURCE: Forwarded by Kate Danaher, katedanaher [at] animalearthhuman.org

Animals Matter To Me world petition: www.animalsmatterusa.org

Message: The World Society for the Protection of Animals has launched the “Animals Matter to Me” petition (”The Universal Declaration for Animal Welfare”) for presentation to UN representatives to show them that animal welfare is a matter of global importance. If the United Nations adopts the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, it will achieve for the first time global recognition that animals suffer and feel pain, and would bring pressure on governments to end cruelty toward animals. WSPA needs 10 million signatures, so if you will sign the petition and forward this to friends or cross-post accordingly, it will help tremendously. Thank you.

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File Reports & Check For Missing/Found Hurricane Animals:

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2. It’s Law: Bush Signs Pet Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act

SOURCE: Forwarded by Judy Reed/AnimalVoices, AnimalVoicesNews [at] earthlink.net

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 7/4/06: Dear Senator: Remember Katrina. Pass PETS Act.

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 9/28/05: Never Again: Animal Evacuation Law Now

10/10/06, States must help save pets - New law puts funds at risk if animals are not in disaster plans
Kimberly Geiger, Chronicle Washington Bureau

States will be required to help evacuate pets during a natural disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake or risk losing federal money under a bill signed Friday by President Bush.

The bill was prompted by reports that as many as 50,000 pets were stranded during Hurricane Katrina. Rescue agencies have been criticized for the “no pets” policy that required pet owners to abandon their animals or defy evacuation orders and stay in the disaster area. Nearly half of those who refused to evacuate said they didn’t want to leave their pets behind, according to an April poll by the Fritz Institute, a nonprofit agency involved with providing humanitarian relief work.

“Katrina gave us insight into the lack of preparedness for people and their pets,” said Michael Markarian, executive vice president of the Humane Society of the United States, an animal advocacy group that rescued thousands of abandoned pets during and after the hurricane. Markarian said that even disabled people with guide dogs were being forced to choose between their pets and their safety.

Though many states have responded to criticism of the “no pets” policy and now incorporate pets’ needs in their evacuation strategies, the federal law will require all states to present the Federal Emergency Management Agency with pet evacuation plans before receiving federal funds for emergency preparedness.

The law also authorizes FEMA to provide additional money to create pet-friendly shelters and provide special assistance to pet owners.

“People victimized by disasters should not suffer needless additional injury by having to abandon their household pets or service animals to their fate,” said Rep. Tom Lantos, D-San Mateo, who introduced the legislation after seeing television coverage of a young boy being separated from his dog after Katrina. “This country needs the force of federal law to protect people in large-scale emergencies who own household pets or service animals such as guide dogs.”

A new state law sponsored by Assemblyman Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, assures that California will be in compliance with new federal requirements, Markarian said. California’s law requires state emergency agencies to coordinate with the Department of Agriculture — which has jurisdiction over animal rescues — to create a statewide policy for pet evacuations.

Markarian said the lack of coordination among FEMA, private rescue workers and Louisiana’s agriculture department complicated rescue efforts during Katrina. “There was no clear policy on how to deal with this issue, and many responders showed great courage and compassion … but we cannot rely on individual acts of kindness,” Markarian said.

A Zogby poll from October 2005 reports that Americans, by 2-to-1 ratio, believe that rescue efforts should include plans for accommodating pets, though only 4 percent say government agencies such as FEMA should be responsible for performing pet rescues. Instead, 42 percent say animal rights groups should conduct rescues, and 40 percent say the task should be shared among private groups, government agencies and individual pet owners.

A majority — 54 percent — say they disagree with the “no pets” policy used in Katrina’s aftermath.

San Francisco Chronicle: letters [at] sfchronicle.com

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3. Help Them Find Their Way Home / Remote Reunion Campaign

SOURCE: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

Remote Reunion Campaign: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/

If these animals now, or have previously been, in your care…and you can provide ANY leads as to their whereabouts, please contact the specific volunteers listed on the website. (Please check this site at regular intervals in case additional lost/missing pets are added).

Questions/comments concerning the Remote Reunion Campaign, CONTACT: Valerie Sharma, psharma [at] austin.rr.com

To add pets to “FOUND” section or website-related issues, CONTACT: Halle Amick, amick [at] med.unc.edu

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STU - FOUND

Breed: Shiba Inu / Yellow Lab mix
Gender: Male (intact at time of storm; been neutered since) / Age: Adult
ID Numbers: Winn Dixie HK1711, Katrina 14, PF63489
Petfinder Link
Petfinder Lost Link

DESCRIPTION: Stu is a medium-sized, yellow Labrador Retriever/Shiba Inu mix with white markings that survived both Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. When he was rescued he was not wearing a collar or tags. Stu is a playful dog. His favorite things to do are play with toys, swim and play in the water, and dig. Yet, despite his playful disposition, he displays dominant behavior and is food aggressive.

LAST SEEN/FOUND LOCATION: Stu was found running stray around Flanders on October 16, 2005. He was taken to the Winn Dixie rescue site in the Ninth Ward. (His Winn Dixie number is #HK1711). On October 19, 2005, Stu was brought to the Humane Society of Louisiana (HSL) evacuation site in Tylertown. Stu is currently at the Humane Society of Louisiana with an ID of Katrina 14. Stu was not neutered when he was found and tested negative for heartworm.

CONTACT: Elizabeth, Humane Society of Louisiana
304-231-4954 or humanesocietyla [at] gmail.com

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GIRLIE GIRL — FOUND

Breed: Hound mix
Gender: Female (intact) / Age: approx 3 yrs / Weight: 20 lbs

DESCRIPTION: She is tan with a white chest and one white paw. She may have been wearing a blue collar when lost.

LAST SEEN/FOUND: Spotted in early June at the Ace Hardware Store on Gen. Meyer in Algiers. She had been running around the neighborhood for quite a while. She eventually showed up at a home on River Oaks Dr.

CONTACT: Elsa Jones, 504-251-8185

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MINNIE — LOST IN THE SYSTEM

Breed: Domestic Longhair - Calico
Gender: Female (intact at time of storm) / Age: 15 yrs / Weight: 10 lbs
Lost ID: PF63418
Petfinder Lost ID: PF63490
Petfinder Lost Link

DESCRIPTION: Minnie is a black, orange and white long-haired Calico cat. Her whole bottom half is pure white. Minnie has yellow eyes and the left eye is crossed. She is not declawed and is missing some teeth. Minnie loves to play with feathers, is on the scared side and has Feline AIDS. She was wearing a red collar with a round gold tag. The tag had her name, address and phone number on it. The address on the tag, 139 38th Street, New Orleans, LA and phone number, are no longer good.

LAST SEEN: Minnie was last seen at her home, prior to Katrina, at 139 38th Street, New Orleans, LA 70124 (Lakeview Area, Orleans Parish).

CONTACT: Sherry Johnson, pitachic [at] comcast.net

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CALICO — LOST IN THE SYSTEM

Breed: Calico/Manx Mix - White and Grey with Tabby
Gender: Female (spayed) / Age: 2 yrs
Lost IDs: PF61199; BFE536
Petfinder Lost Link

DESCRIPTION: Calico is mostly white with gray, brown and orange on her back and around her ears. She has green eyes and a bobtail. Calico is Honey’s daughter. rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/recent.html

LAST SEEN: Calico was left in her house at 309 Waveland Avenue in Waveland, MS (Hancock County) along with 2 other cats, Mama and Honey
(rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/recent.html) and food and water. The house was destroyed and the cats may have gotten out. The owner has been back to the house and cannot find her kitties.

CONTACT: Sherry Johnson, pitachic [at] comcast.net

VIEW MORE DOGS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/dogs.html

VIEW MORE CATS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/cats.html

VIEW MORE FOUND PETS:
rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/found.html

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4. NOLA: Free Spay/Neuter & More For National Feral Cat Day

SOURCE: Maya DeNola, nolaalleycat [at] yahoo.com

Alley Cat Allies & Local Organizations Host Activities in honor of National Feral Cat Day! New Orleans, LA, October 5, 2006 – Alley Cat Allies, is joining forces with local animal welfare groups, veterinary clinics, and individual caregivers to sponsor a variety of activities to honor National Feral Cat Day on October 16, 2006.

Cats are part of our community. Just because a cat lives outside doesn’t mean he/she is homeless. These alley cats, barn cats, or street cats are sometimes unsocialized or feral cats that are afraid of humans. The outdoors is home for these cats, just as it is for squirrels or birds. Feral cats often live together in small groups called colonies, and unless spayed or neutered, their numbers grow. The very best thing we can do for outdoor cats, both for their own health and wellbeing and to prevent the birth of kittens is to get the cats spayed or neutered. Once they are sterilized they can return to their home turf.

You can participate in one of the many local National Feral Cat Day activities by getting an outdoor cat fixed through one of the free spay/neuter events or attend a meeting to learn more and get involved by volunteering to help with local programs.

Free Spay/Neuter Events:

10/14/06 - FREE spay/neuter services for outdoor cats in Plaquemines Parish. Call PAWS at 504-392-1601 for an appointment.

10/16-18/06 - FREE neuter services for male outdoor cats at Ark Animal Hospital. Call Ark at 504-834-0906 for an appointment.

10/16-21/06 - FREE spay/neuter services for outdoor cats at Southern Animal Foundation. Call SAF at 504-671-8235 for an appointment.

Meetings for people who are interested in volunteering or just learning more about local efforts to help outdoor cats. Many types of volunteer help are needed, from feeding cats to phone and computer work.

10/16/06 - Greater New Orleans meeting. 7:00 PM at Jewish Community Center 5342 Saint Charles Ave (Uptown) Call 601-749-5084 for more information.

10/17/06 - Volunteer/information meeting for Plaquemines Parish. 6:30 PM at Belle Chasse Auditorium, 8398 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse. Call 601-749-5084 for more information.

Activities are sponsored by Alley Cat Allies, Ark Animal Hospital, Louisiana SPCA, Plaquemines Cat Action Team, Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society, Southern Animal Foundation, and SpayMart.

About Alley Cat Allies: Alley Cat Allies, www.alleycat.org/, is the national nonprofit clearinghouse for information on feral and stray cats.

Supported by over 95,000 members nationwide, Alley Cat Allies has advocated Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the most effective and humane method to reduce feral cat populations, for over 15 years.

Alley Cat Allies • 7920 Norfolk Avenue • Suite 600 • Bethesda, MD 20814-2525

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5. Holiday Plans? Why Not Lend A Hand To NOLA Animals?

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Humane Society of Louisiana (HSL)
115 Obed Magee Road; Tylertown, MS 39667
www.humanela.org/

CONTACT: 304-231-4954, 601-876-2781
humanesocietyla [at] gmail.com, info [at] humanela.org

* WANT TO HELP IN YOUR OWN LOUISIANA COMMUNITY?
Contact HSL founder, Jeff Dorson: info [at] humanela.org.

* Please address questions about volunteering to Board member,
Tanya O’Reilly: info [at] humanela.org

One Year Later: They Still Need Homes!

After Hurricane Katrina damaged HSL’s shelter in New Orleans, a temporary site was set up for animals in Tylertown, a small Mississippi town located outside of Louisiana. That temporary site also served as a staging area for the homeless and displaced animals rescued from the streets and devastated homes of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, and then Hurricane Rita. One year later after the devastating Hurricanes destroyed New Orleans and Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, the dogs and cats rescued from the storm-ravaged area are still homeless. We need your help to give these dogs a permanent place of their own. Can you offer a home to one these Katrina animals? If not, do you know anyone who can open up their home to a Katrina animal? If not, can you help spread the word that we still have animals that are in need of new homes to replace the homes taken from them by Katrina and Rita?

HELP OUT IN THE NEW ORLEANS METRO AREA:
-Foster care
-Animal transport (to vet appointments, adoptive homes, etc.)
-Adoption days
-Administrative/clerical support
-Rescue/trapping
-Special events and fundraisers

VOLUNTEER AT OUR SANCTUARY:
Volunteers are needed to provide hands on animal care at our Tylertown, Mississippi facility. Our facility, the former “Camp Katrina,” is located north of Abita Springs, about two hours from New Orleans. We’ve been housing many of our animals here, since our evacuation from the city left us unable to return home.

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Animal Rescue New Orleans
271 Plauche St.; New Orleans, LA 70123
ARNO Main Line: 504-571-1900; email: ar-no [at] cox.net

FEED: Drive to feeding stations, replenish food/water, collect field data.

ANIMAL CARE/WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT: Walk and feed animals, clean kennels and perform other needed tasks at the warehouse in Jefferson.

FOSTER A PET: Provide temporary housing for animals awaiting transport/adoption.

DATA: Help manage field data, make phone calls, generate recruitment materials…

TRAP: Humane trapping - lost, homeless, injured, newborn, pregnant animals.

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NOLA Volunteer Food/Water Program for Animals

* CONTACT: Traci Kestler, tbkestler [at] cox.net or 504-975-5971

Feeders * Warehouse Workers * Phone Workers * Computer Workers * TNR Trappers

* A minimum ONE DAY PER MONTH.
* Feeding and watering animals is PRIORITY.
* If you don’t want to do food/water stations, we NEED YOU somewhere.

I NEED HELP WITH GETTING FOOD AND WATER TO THE ANIMALS only one day per month, 12 DAYS PER YEAR, not even full days. I need to relieve the feeders who are going every week so they too can only do one day per month. Anyone without a f/w partner, I will pair with someone. PLEASE HELP. Thanks, Traci

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Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130
www.southernanimalfoundation.org

* CONTACT: 504-671-8235, animallover [at] southernanimalfoundation.org

FOSTER FAMILIES: www.southernanimalfoundation.org, CLICK ON “ADOPTION”

If you are interested in fostering, please download application. Once completed, please fax or mail the application to our office.

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Louisiana SPCA
701 Thayer Street; New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
504-368-5191; fax: 504-368-3710
www.la-spca.org/

* CONTACT: LA/SPCA Volunteer Coordinator, 504-368-5191

* Volunteer Programs Coordinator, 504-368-5191, ext. 142 or Ginger [at] la-spca.org

* Submit Volunteer Application: www.la-spca.org/forms/ap_volunteer.htm

Volunteer Staff Opportunities
Adoptions
Client-Care at the Shelter
Off-site Adoption Team
Animal Care
Building/Grounds Maintenance
Community Outreach and Humane Education
“Show & Tail” school program
Information Circulation Booth
Obedience “Wrangler”
Events
Foster Animal Care
Fundraising
Office
Media, Marketing and Public Relations Team
Veterinary Clinic and Mobile Outreach Center
Writers, Wordsmiths and Graphic Design

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If you are with a non-profit rescue organization or shelter in the hurricane-affected Gulf Coast region with a need for local or visiting volunteers, please email kinshipcircle [at] brick.net your concise needs (like listings above) for our next newsletter.

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6. Can You Give Remington, a Katrina “Leftover,” a Home?

SOURCE: kloveless [at] bellsouth.net, rsrhunt [at] earthlink.net

REMINGTON’S CONTACT: Sylva Penkov-Southwell
sylvasylva59 [at] earthlink.net OR hm: 804-449-1929 (anytime), cell: 540 907-8890 (weekdays until 5:00 pm)

He’s a Katrina leftover… Remington’s kennel is dark, dirty, dingy. He needs to be removed ASAP. Can you help? Do you know anyone who can help? It’s been suggested that Remington, along with many others, be put down — for no reason other than they’ve been there too long.

REMINGTON, another Katrina survivor, was dangling a broken leg - with bone
Protruding - when found, and was transported all the way to Richmond, VA, where he stayed an additional week in that condition before his leg was amputated. The woman who rescued Remington has lost interest in him, and never visits to see what condition the dogs she rescued are in. Remington has been through a lot of pain and misery and still remains an affectionate boy that just wants to be loved and be part of a family. When I walked him, he was full of wonder with everything around him. He is a bright, happy, intelligent boy and appears to be a quick learner. He is a sweetheart, walked well with a leash, and was so very grateful and happy to be out of his kennel where he spends 24/7 every week. I have walked him with another dog and he was absolutely fine.

Remington is approx. 2 years old, he is a Boxer/Hound/Pit-mix, please check out his photo and you decide. He does have a bluish brindling; no matter what the mix he is one strikingly handsome boy. He weighs between 40-50lbs, is in good health and does remarkably well as a three-legged dog, especially when you consider how he has lived since the operation. His activity level is moderate. Again, he is an affectionate and loving boy. He would do best as an only dog at this time, or possibly with a submissive female. I have had him out with females and he does quite well.

He has been warehoused and is deteriorating as a result of this both physically and mentally. He would do best with someone who is quite dog savvy with dogs that have issues because of past experiences, i.e. being left in a crate 24/7 with little exercise, little to no human companionship, learning to cope with being a 3-legged dog in a dirty, dark and damp world. Remington hasn’t been to any adoption events like many of the other dogs at this facility, and has had no chance of being adopted.

Please consider adopting/rescuing Remington, he is a wonderful dog. The facility he is at is closing within the next 2 months, and he along with many others will most likely be put-down.

Remington is located in Central Virginia. It must be a forever home; he has gone through too much to be bounced around anymore. If you are interested, and located outside of the state of Virginia, I would be willing to fly Remington out to you! R. Hunt, rsrhunt [at] earthlink.net

REMINGTON’S CONTACT: Sylva Penkov-Southwell
sylvasylva59 [at] earthlink.net OR hm: 804-449-1929 (anytime), cell: 540 907-8890 (weekdays until 5:00 pm)

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7. Adopt A Katrina Survivor

SOURCE: Cody Riess, cody [at] codyriess.com

Posted to: karensrescuelist [at] yahoogroups.com

10/7/06: Trap, Neuter and Release, TNR, is in full swing at Southern Animal Foundation (www.southernanimalfoundation.org) in New Orleans, where I’m a volunteer. Unfortunately, we are trapping lovable abandoned pets (dogs/cats) or adoptable kittens we are forced to put back on the street.

An Adoption Day is set for October 28 throughout the San Francisco Bay area with various rescue groups as hosts. I’m still looking for other great rescue groups in and around the West Coast to consider doing an Adoption Day with New Orleans survivors? I am offering our animals for free meaning they come with health certificates, spay/neuter, vaccinations, micro-chipped, etc. Any value put on them goes to the organization hosting the event. Press is the secret for having a great turnout. I will get as much press as possible (TV, newspaper, radio) in your city to promote the event.

We have proven success. A rescue group adopted 31 cats at $100 a piece in 4 hours to approved homes in New Hampshire. WOW! Press was key. Adoption days are a better option then adding to an already overcrowded shelter. Katrina animals get attention. The goal is to get your animals out of shelters into approved homes and place ours as well. Because we are working with every organization in the city any number of adoptable pets can be ready in a day.

We don’t want to add to the problem. The formula of big press to promote a major adoption day works beautifully. I appreciate your consideration.

September 2006 - a year later

This is Pam Leavy’s latest pictorial update of the struggle that still exists on the streets of New Orleans for our smallest victims. Images are current. She has been one of the most diligent and conscientious feeders. Her chosen area of concentration is the lower 9th Ward.

Although her images reflect a specific area, the overpopulation problem has worsened all over the city due to so many unaltered animals left on the street. With few residences, no food and more animals the starvation problem is rampant. A simple TNR program is not the solution because there is little food available and areas are uninhabitable. Our focus must be to pick up the adoptable animals, get them healthy and find them homes. With few residence to adopt as well as our on going struggles, local adoptions are difficult. We must transport out of state. Thus far, the Adoption Day concept with rescue groups in other states has gotten a wonderful response. We need more groups to offer to do Adoption Days with our animals. The Southern Animal Foundation has been the cornerstone for this effort.

If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact me, cody [at] codyriess.com

If you would like to adopt a Katrina survivor from a Bay area rescue group, please reply and I will forward a list of Petco and PetSmart locations participating on the 28. If you know of a great rescue group interested in participating, please let them know about this event.

REPLY TO: Cody [at] codyriess.com

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8. Still Awaiting Justice: Tammy Grimes Arrest For Saving Dying Dog

SOURCE: www.dogsdeservebetter.com/doogie.html

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 9/29/06: 2 Charges Dropped For Grimes; No Charges For Arnolds

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 9/20/06: Tammy Grimes Update: Vet Says Doogie Is Victim Of Abuse

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 9/15/06: Tammy Grimes: Save A Life, Go To Jail?

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 9/12/06: JAILED - SHAC 7 / Tammy Grimes, Dogs Deserve Better

9/12/06: Tammy Grimes, founder, Dogs Deserve Better, was arrested because she rescued a severely abused, chained, and dying dog.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4-q3Ax2vMk

9/21/06 Hearing: 2 of initial 4 charges against Tammy Grimes were dropped.

Theft - STILL CHARGED
Receiving stolen property - STILL CHARGED
Criminal mischief - DROPPED
Criminal trespass - DROPPED

10/8/06: The Altoona Mirror ran at least 6 positive letters to the editor in the past week! Thanks to everyone who chipped in to make this happen, and thanks to them for running some of your many, many letters, finally.

We got new, very brief video footage of Doogie walking, quite spry, today. Word is he is doing better and responding to his new medication: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4-q3Ax2vMk

We hope to have more news this week, stay posted: www.dogsdeservebetter.com/doogie.html

Continue to write the D.A. and ask why he refuses to even look at charges against the Arnolds? Isn’t this America, shouldn’t all potential charges be examined? We have video, photos, at least 2 eyewitnesses to the abuse, and a veterinarian statement. How much more does he need?

Blair County District Attorney
Richard Consiglio, Esq.
423 Allegheny St. Suite 421
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
ph: 814-693-3010; email: blairda [at] keyconn.net

KINSHIP CIRCLE SAMPLE LETTER - Tammy Grimes: Save A Dog. Go To Jail?

Tammy S. Grimes, Founder, Dogs Deserve Better
Bringing Chained/Penned Dogs Into the Home and Family
through Education * Rescue and Rehab • Legislation
P.O. Box 23; Tipton, PA 16684 * 814.941.7447
Donate: www.dogsdeservebetter.com/donations.html
Educational Materials: www.dogsdeservebetter.org/store.html
DDB Attire and Gift Items: www.cafepress.com/dogsdeserve
tammygrimes.blogspot.com/ * myspace.com/tammygrimes

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9. Reunions Are Still Happening…

SOURCE: Forwarded by Jane Garrison, janegarrison [at] comcast.net

10/2/06, From Donna schwender [at] aol.com:

A few weeks ago I hinted about a reunion to take place in New Orleans. Many people wrote expressing their hopes that this was for one of the “really famous” missing dogs. While he might not be famous, I’m sure we’d all agree that he was no less deserving. Anyway, there was a slight delay in coordinating things, then I left town for a week. I’m happy to finally be able to provide you with the details!

This involves, T-Max, a Weimaraner listed under PF47227. With all of the info listed, it seems like this dog would have been a “slam-dumk” easy reunion. Sadly, for MANY reasons, it wasn’t.

T-Max was adopted by a lovely lady who sadly passed away in July (for a time, he was lovingly renamed N’Awlins). This lady’s beloved niece, Sidney, was kind enough to take T-Max under her care. The longer Sidney was around T-Max, she just KNEW this lovebug was being missed by someone. She ended up contacting Anita and I a few weeks ago to see if we could help locate Mr. Schneider, the listed owner.

It turns out Mr. Schneider is the man who owned (owns?) The Clipper, a grooming business where, sadly, a number of pets drowned while held there for safety sake during the hurricane. While the PF file indicates calls and mail were attempted to find Mr. Schneider, surprisingly Judy McDermott (a key player in a number of reunions) helped us discover Mr. Schneider was actually still living at the same address in his FEMA trailer. Go figure?

According to Sidney, “Roy was stunned and overwhelmed and wept. By the time I talked to him, he was just happy and excited.” She took critical time off from work and hand-delivered T-Max by driving him from Virginia to New Orleans. They even had a goodbye party at T-Max’s daycare center once they knew he was leaving. SO sweet!

The photos attached include T-Max at Sidney’s and his smiling (but blurry) photo as he finally is reunited with a man he obviously missed VERY much.

Without all the nasty details, the rescue group is NOT happy about this reunion. Regardless, T-Max has been returned and it looks like both he and Mr. Schneider are VERY happy about such a LONG overdue event. May they both live the rest of their lives together, the key word being TOGETHER!

Thanks to ALL involved, especially Sidney and her aunt who protected this sweet dog during his time of need. And never assume two things: That it’s too late for reunions or that the easy looking cases were solved long ago.

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10. Phoenix Unchained: Avondale Pit In 2007 DDB Calendar

SOURCE: Mary, fmblngtwrdxtc [at] gmail.com

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 9/1/06: Avondale Pits: Help Them Live Free From Abuse

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 8/21/06: Unchaining the Avondale Pits - REQUEST FOR HELP!

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 6/17/06: Phoenix, One Of Avondale Pits, Is Very Sick

KINSHIP CIRCLE - 6/11/06: Fighting For Their Lives - Unchaining the Avondale Pits

10/11/06, From Mary, fmblngtwrdxtc [at] gmail.com:

Phoenix Now… What a recovery this boy has made, I am absolutely amazed and so very very thankful he held on. Phoenix will be in the 2007 DDB Calendar. What a wonderful tribute, to him, and to each and every person who was involved in getting these souls out of such a dire situation.

10/9/06, From RedFang13 [at] aol.com:

I didn’t pose him purposely on this one but the way he was standing so reminded me of his picture where we first saw him chained up and looking back at the camera. Of course this one he looks content and beautiful!

ORDER DOGS DESERVE BETTER 2007 CALENDAR:
www.dogsdeservebetter.org/2007calendar.html

TIA MARIA TORRES
www.25-to-life.org/
After the storm, there is hope
www.vrcpitbull.com/

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11. SURVEY: Fewer Than 190,000 People Living in New Orleans

SOURCE: Forwarded by Marnie Reeder, starbright60 [at] webtv.net

Fewer than 190,000 people are living in New Orleans a year after Hurricane Katrina, according to a door-to-door survey released Thursday. The population of 187,525 is about 41 percent of the 454,000 people estimated to be living in Orleans Parish before the storm hit Aug. 29, 2005.

A spokeswoman for the Louisiana Recovery Authority, Natalie Wyeth, called the results “the definitive, most precise set of numbers we’ve seen.” The survey was conducted for the authority and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals by the Louisiana Public Health Institute.

It involved a sampling of homes from all over the city, said Alden Henderson, who is with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and was involved in pushing for the survey. He said the survey used a method commonly employed by the Census Bureau.

The results are meant to help planners determine where clinics, schools, transit systems and other key infrastructure should be placed, Wyeth said. Population estimates have ranged widely for New Orleans.

A local demographer who has studied the city’s population dismissed the latest figures as a “fairly significant underestimation. This is important, because funding decisions are based on population,” demographer Greg Rigamer said.

In a recent report, he estimated there were about 230,000 people in the city. Mayor Ray Nagin has cited a slightly higher figure, and last month said he believed the city was on track to reach 300,000 people by year’s end. A Nagin spokeswoman declined to comment Thursday, saying officials in the mayor’s office had not yet seen the survey.

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Subject: [GULF COAST] Volunteers Still Needed in New Orleans

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—– Original Message —–
From: DawnWatch - news [at] dawnwatch.com
Date: Oct 10, 2006 3:00 PM
Subject: DawnWatch: PETS Act signed by Bush — reported in San Fran Chronicle — 10/10/02

The PETS Act was signed on Friday by President Bush, and today’s San Francisco Chronicle covers it with a big write-up (Tuesday, October 10, page 2). The article is headed, “States must help save pets; New law puts funds at risk if animals are not in disaster plans.”

It opens:

“States will be required to help evacuate pets during a natural disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake or risk losing federal money under a bill signed Friday by President Bush.

“The bill was prompted by reports that as many as 50,000 pets were stranded during Hurricane Katrina. Rescue agencies have been criticized for the ‘no pets’ policy that required pet owners to abandon their animals or defy evacuation orders and stay in the disaster area. Nearly half of those who refused to evacuate said they didn’t want to leave their pets behind, according to an April poll by the Fritz Institute, a nonprofit agency involved with providing humanitarian relief work.”

We also read about a Zogby poll on the issue. It reported “that Americans, by 2-to-1 ratio, believe that rescue efforts should include plans for accommodating pets, though only 4 percent say government agencies such as FEMA should be responsible for performing pet rescues.”

And “A majority — 54 percent — say they disagree with the ‘no pets’ policy used in Katrina’s aftermath.”

You’ll find the full article on line here.

Supportive letters can be sent to the San Francisco Chronicle at letters [at] sfchronicle.com.

The paper advises, “Due to space considerations, only letters of less than 250 words will be considered for publication. Please provide your name and telephone number along with your letter. You will be called if your letter is being considered for publication.”

Or please keep an eye out for the story, or any story that could be tied to it, in your local paper and send a letter to the editor on the need for public policy to align itself with the way people view their animals — as part of the family.

Yours and the animals’,
Karen Dawn

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—– Original Message —–
From: DawnWatch - news [at] dawnwatch.com
Date: Oct 6, 2006 5:52 PM
Subject: DawnWatch: CBS Evening News — two stories on war zone animal rescue this week 10/5/06 — 10/6/06

CBS Evening News will air the story of the Best Friends rescue of dogs from Lebanon on tonight’s broadcast:

From CBS’s “Inside Scoop” 10/6/06:

“Steve Hartman has a story animal lovers will enjoy in tonight’s Assignment America. During the recent Middle East conflict, some of the lesser-known refugees from Lebanon were animals. One group rescued almost 300 of them from the street. It’s an incredible story you’ll hear tonight.”

Plus, last night, Thursday October 5, CBS Evening News included a segment on a marine who managed to get a puppy out of Fallujah.

You can read that transcript, or actually watch the segment, on line here.

Please thank CBS Evening News for this coverage. Positive feedback for animal friendly coverage will encourage more of it.

Email: evening [at] cbsnews.com

Yours and the animals’,
Karen Dawn

—– Original Message —–
From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Oct 4, 2006 9:32 PM
Subject: [DISASTER] We Won’t Give Up On These Animals

Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Relief List - PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST

10/4/06: [DISASTER NEEDS/NEWS] We Won’t Give Up On These Animals

PAST NEWSLETTERS: www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/default.html

ANIMAL ISSUE OF THE WEEK: Don’t Let Vanderbilt Tech Torture More Monkeys

TAKE ACTION

IN THIS ALERT:

1. SMALL BITES
2. UPDATE: Luna’s Homecoming
3. UPDATE: Fire Officials Won’t Let Woman Evacuate With Pets
4. Justice For Lucy, After The Storm?
5. Roicy - Lafayette, LA - 5 PM Thursday 10/5 Deadline
6. Remote Reunion Campaign Won’t Give Up On These Animals
7. German Shepherd Survived Katrina & Needs Forever Home
8. New Orleans Animals Still Need You
9. KATRINA LIFELINE Transport On Telemundo TV16 & NY Daily News

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1. SMALL BITES

Send small-bite food, or cat food, when donating for Gulf Coast animals.

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Best Friends Voted On To CBS News/Katie Couric

SOURCE: Kathi McDermott, kathim [at] bestfriends.org

REFERENCE: Kinship Circle Primary
9/30/06: Ask Portugal To Go Bullfight-Free * Vote Best Friends On CBS/Katie Couric

10/2/06, From Kathi McDermott, kathim [at] bestfriends.org:

Great news everyone!

Best Friends won the CBS evening news Assignment America viewers’ voting challenge by a landslide. We will be featured on the CBS evening news this Friday night (10/6/06).

Reporters and staff from CBS will be arriving at Best Friends on Tuesday morning to cover our Middle East Rescue effort. Thanks to all of you who voted and forwarded the voting link to your friends and family. It worked!

CBS Evening News asked viewers to vote on stories for “Assignment America.” One of the three choices was: Animal Refugees: How Best Friends Animal Society brought 300 dogs and cats to the U.S. from Beirut.

Kathi McDermott, Community Programs Manager
Best Friends Animal Society
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, Utah 84741
(435) 644-3965 X4406, kathim [at] bestfriends.org
network.bestfriends.org

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Extreme Dream: Horse Edition

SOURCE: HHERO, hopefulhaven [at] yahoo.com

REFERENCE: Kinship Circle Disaster Relief 9/20/06: Where Are The Lost Animals Of Katrina?, SMALL BITES: 52 Acres For Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue!

10/3/06, From Debra Barlow, hopefulhaven [at] yahoo.com:

Dear Friends:

Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue had a dream! Our dream was to have a facility by the end of 2006 to house abused and neglected horses and rehabilitate them so they can have a second chance at a better life. Two weeks ago, that dream became reality as we were donated 52 acres of land with a five year lease to start with for a safe haven for horses. Right now we have 25 horses awaiting transport to the facility and a donkey. The facility will be at 8915 Rolling Ridge Drive in Shreveport.

This facility will facilitate horses mainly from DeSoto, Bossier, Caddo, and Webster Parishes… and other parishes as requested. We are looking for business members from the community to sponsor a stall for a horse.

$400 will sponsor a stall for a horse. For this sponsorship, you will have a brass plate engraved in your business or personal name on the stall gate.

In addition, we will have a tree constructed in the main office that will have apples and leaves. For $250 minimum donation, you can have an engraved leaf on the tree with your business or personal name. For $1000 donation, you can have an apple engraved the same. We also have rocks under the tree that can be engraved for the $1000 donation. $1000+ donors will have a brass saddle pad on one of the numerous horses that will be painted on the walls.

Won’t you please join us in making this dream an Extreme Dream: Horse Edition and donate to our project? All donations are tax deductible.

HOPEFUL HAVEN EQUINE RESCUE ORGANIZATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 17763
SHREVEPORT, LA 71138
318-286-3116, hopefulhaven [at] yahoo.com
www.HopefulHaven.com
TAX ID # 91-2093844

Rebuilding Broken Spirits
If ever a horse needs a helping hand, please God, let it be ours!

Debra Barlow, HHERO President & Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator

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Still Forgotten Video, Includes Current N.O. Footage

SOURCE: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

September 2006: One year later, the forgotten pets of New Orleans remain forgotten, struggling to survive in a land that became foreign to them overnight. Those who have used primitive survival instincts have survived, relying heavily on our F/W stations. Many, unable to adapt, have perished. Even the survivors encountered day to day challenges as houses, which have become havens, crumbled around them. TNR is in place, but we can’t keep up with the reproduction rate, as thousands of puppies and kittens are born.

View the video link below–includes footage as recent as Sept. 23, 2006.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl4D3dW0N_o

View my other videos (under movies) at:
www.unconditionalfriends.com

Pam Leavy, Baton Rouge, La.

Above videos have been produced solely for the purpose of spreading awareness of the animal conditions southeast Louisiana. I’m a volunteer and receive no monetary compensation for my work in New Orleans or these videos.

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Mauled Cats In Carrollton/Orleans/City Park Area (NOLA)

SOURCE: Maria Alvarez - tipster [at] bellsouth.net, Cherie Faget - cherief [at] cox.net

10/3/06, From Maria Alvarez: tipster [at] bellsouth.net:

More mauled cats… In the Carrollton/Orleans/City Park area, where Sections 11/12/27 meet. I think this was an area with the same issue pre-Katrina. Unaltered dogs that were either dumped or found their way to City Park, made their den there and had puppies. Actually this area is not too far from where mauled cats have been found in Lakeview. It might be the same pack, or might be several packs living in the park since the storm. Please forward to others in this area and/or post in Yahoo Groups?

Thanks,

Maria Alvarez, Stewardship For Strays

10/3/06, From Cherie Faget, cherief [at] cox.net:

It seems we have cat killers in the neighborhood. Bryan Mullen told me today that two of his cats were killed near his house on Moss St. and the Bayou recently. He recently saw three stray dogs walking down Harding. He said they looked real bad.

Then there was Marlyn’s cat at Adrian’s Florist. Then Sharon next door told me she had spoken to someone that said another two were killed in Marlyn’s area around Orleans, Carrollton and Dumaine last week. They too were mangled badly. I hate that it could be dogs because I feel sorry for them too.

10/2/06, From Lurie, actola [at] cox.net:

STILL LOOKING FOR LOST KITTY

Sorry to post again but we miss our boy - all gray male cat, 12lbs, red collar/tag. Last seen in front of 619 N Pierce St. (right next to Home Depot on the corner of Toulouse & Pierce) last Wednesday. I have heard that there were some wild dogs in the area but there haven’t been any reports to animal control. We are offering a large reward for his return and compensation for helpful information. Thank you so much.

REPLY TO: Lurie 504-342-4385 or actola [at] cox.net

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NOLA Food/Water Volunteers Still Needed

SOURCE: Traci Kestler - tbkestler [at] cox.net, Maria Alvarez - tipster [at] bellsouth.net

Feeders * Warehouse Workers * Phone Workers * Computer Workers * TNR Trappers

* A minimum ONE DAY PER MONTH.
* Feeding and watering animals is PRIORITY.
* If you don’t want to do food/water stations, we NEED YOU somewhere.

IF YOU CAN HELP, REPLY TO: Traci Kestler: tbkestler [at] cox.net, 504-975-5971

The animals in N.O. desperately need food and water. I am getting reports of dehydration and starvation deaths… I NEED HELP WITH GETTING FOOD AND WATER TO THE ANIMALS only one day per month, 12 DAYS PER YEAR, not even full days. I need to relieve the feeders who are going every week so they too can only do one day per month. Anyone without a f/w partner, I will pair with someone. PLEASE HELP. Thanks, Traci

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File Reports & Check For Missing/Found Hurricane Animals:

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2. UPDATE: Luna’s Homecoming

SOURCE: David Meyer, DavidM [at] 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com

REFERENCES:

Kinship Circle Disaster Relief - 9/20/06: Where Are The Lost Animals Of Katrina?, #2. HELP Pia Salk & Luna: ARNO Cofounder’s Katrina Dog Struck By Car

Kinship Circle Disaster Relief - 9/29/06: Your Action Is Their Refuge, #4. UPDATE: Pia & Luna, Katrina Dog Struck By Car

9/30/6, From: David Meyer, DavidM [at] 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com:

Yes, it’s true! Luna wins! Is this dog amazing or what? Her recent x-rays revealed her pelvic fractures are healing well on their own so there will be NO surgery. Her infections are in check and healing, she is keeping nearly all her food down. She is having normal urinary and bowel activity and… being supported by a person holding a sling on her hind quarters, she is now bearing some weight on her back legs and WALKING–and NOT snapping at anyone. Is this not unreal? There is NO DOUBT IN OUR MINDS that the support and good energy of so many people, coupled with the expert 24 hour care at ASEC and Luna’s own robust NOLA constitution has pulled her through. Go Luna!

Doctors now say its best for her to get home and be cared for by Pia, with 6-8 weeks of crate rest. She will keep the feeding tube for about a week as her esophagus heals and then can switch to normal feeding through the hole G-d originally gave her. Pia will have to feed her every 4 hours (including through the night I believe, though I’m not sure), and Pia will also have to hold the sling and let Luna begin to walk, which if you know how small Pia is, is going to be quite a chore. When I was in L.A., we reinforced the gate with metal plating and two padlocked latches on the inside. That gate will not be opened by anyone ever again unless Pia opens it herself.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all who sent kind thoughts and support of any kind. Luna is just one dog, but you know the story of the starfish…

The vet bill topped out at right around 20k- 12 days in ICU- staggering I know, but what are you gonna do? Pia keeps telling people she’ll deal with it on her own over time, so don’t ask her! But if you feel like chipping in, just go here tinyurl.com/qvh85. The main thing is to chip in with good vibes for Luna’s recovery.

All the best, David

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3. UPDATE: Fire Officials Won’t Let Woman Evacuate With Pets

SOURCE: Jane Garrison, janegarrison [at] comcast.net

REFERENCE: Kinship Circle Disaster Relief 9/27/06: [DISASTER] Pets Caught in CA Fires

9/28/06, From Jane Garrison, janegarrison [at] comcast.net:

The woman whose animals were stuck in her home in Lockwood Valley [Los Angeles area] are now safe! Yesterday we were able to put enough pressure to get her dogs out and today she got her cats. Thank you to everyone who helped! I am certain there are other people and animals who need help so I will keep you informed.

9/28/06, From jmilam [at] bak.rr.com:

Jane, (and everybody else) for future reference, here is some advice if you are ever caught in a similar situation. (This is from my fire captain husband, BUT he will DENY that he ever told me this, if you ever refer to this. lol)

If that woman had not left her home yesterday, she would of been left alone, because there is not a forced evacuation in effect. BUT because she left her home, and due to the high fire equipment traffic, instructions were in place, that no one returning could be allowed back into the area. This is because of all the fire equipment on the roads, and they want no traffic interference from civilians.

The way to “get around” the fireman that would not permit her to return home, was that she could of simply sped past him (as long as there was NO threat to his well-being) and she could of rushed home. Because she stopped, she was forced to go back the way she came. My husband stated that people all the time will simply ignore fire workers, and speed past them. You WILL get cited, but big effing deal! They will cite you when you return with your pets. The important thing is that you do not injure a human at one of these stops, by mowing him down, but simply don’t stop, and drive past these stop-points, or around barricades, to get to your home. Evacuate your animals as quickly as possible, and get the hell out, but be prepared to receive a misdemeanor citation. You did not hear this from me! lol Carol in California (who might be married to a captain on the fire department)

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4. Justice For Lucy, After The Storm?

SOURCE: Maria Alvarez, Stewardship For Strays, tipster [at] bellsouth.net

10/3/06, From Maria Alvarez, tipster [at] bellsouth.net: In Oct 2004, my Lucy, 8 yrs old, who had access to the outdoors through a doggy door, wandered into a neighbor’s yard a block over. Two weeks later I found out she walked into a trap in their yard that landed her at Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter (JPAS.)

Two days after she was missing, I posted flyers and spoke with neighbors door-to-door. Two days later I also visited the shelter, but she wasn’t there, nor was there any record of her at the time. During my door-to-door visits, this was one of the neighbors I approached, spoke with and handed them a flyer. He and his wife both denied having seen Lucy. The neighbor next door to these people had told me they kept a trap set in their yard, so I also asked them if they had trapped any cats in the last 2-3 days. They both replied “No.”

While at the shelter two weeks later, still looking for Lucy, I asked the staff to search again in their system for any cats that had arrived from my area during the time she went missing. They finally found a record, which record showed that a cat fitting Lucy’s description was still in the holding area. (Of course she wasn’t.) According to the woman who looked in the system, the cat had been trapped on that block along with another cat. That other cat got away from AC while been transferred into the AC truck. (I later found out the trap, or traps, was man-made, which is why the trapped cats required to be transferred.)

Interestingly, during this discovery, JPAS did not know what had become of Lucy, other than their system showing she was still in the holding area. I waited almost an hour for a kennel card to be produced showing her outcome. The card was stamped as euthanized after four holding days (legally it should have been five) BECAUSE she was “hissy” and “temperamental.” This still didn’t explain why she wasn’t there when I went looking for her two days later. However, the Kennel Master was quick to say that I had missed her when I looked. The director at the time, Bert Smith, replied to a letter I wrote him by saying that in the future to check the shelter often. I guess I should have been at their back door when the AC truck arrived.

I was devastated and still struggle with thoughts of what she must have endured. Through a friend, I found an attorney to file a suit against the neighbor for lying about having taken my “property” and what they did with her. In court, the judge ruled that they were within their right to trap on their property, completely missing the point. Right before the storm an appeal was getting prepared. It was finally filed earlier this year and court is tomorrow, Oct 4. (Bringing a suit against the shelter would have been too costly and I couldn’t afford it.)

Nothing will ever bring Lucy back, nor change what she must have suffered from the time she was trapped until she was gassed, but I’m asking for everyone’s thoughts and prayers for tomorrow to be a day where a judge will see the injustice and rule accordingly. Thank you.

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5. Roicy - Lafayette, LA - 5 PM Thursday 10/5 Deadline

Tabby, Russian Blue, Tortie, Gray, Siamese… Lab, Aussie, JRT, Terrier, BorderCollie, GSD…

SOURCE: Jennifer, whippetdogs [at] yahoo.com

ANIMALS MUST SPOKEN FOR BY 5 PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5. THOSE NOT HELD OVER WILL BE GASSED FOLLOWING MORNING. PLEASE TRY TO HELP AS MANY AS POSSIBLE…

Roicy Duhon Animal Control Center
613 Pont Des Mouton Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
ph: 337-291-5645; fax: 337-291-7051
Email contact: Jennifer, whippetdogs [at] yahoo.com
New email contact: roicyvolunteers [at] gmail.com

VIEW ANIMALS: www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA40.html

SOURCE: Jennifer Rohrbach, whippetdogs [at] yahoo.com

Subject: New Animals at Roicy/Lafayette, LA – rescue needed by Oct 5, 5pm (unless held over) w/ PTS 10/6 am

www.acadiana.petfinder.org
www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/ (zip code 70507)
CONTACT: roicyvolunteers [at] gmail.com

There are several dogs and cats held over from last week that need rescue SOONER rather than later. Of course they are Labs - one of the most loyal breeds. Labs have short easy-care coats in your choice of 3 colors, a cheerful tail-wagging nature, athletic, dependable, peaceful with other animals, and very responsive to training and obedience. Labs are also one of the primary dogs used as service dogs for the disabled. Won’t you consider a Lab in brown, yellow, or black? Puppies and adults, you have your choice.

A cute as a button Jack Russell Terrier that has recently had puppies and now dumped. A Border Collie mix super eager to please and wanting to love whoever comes into her kennel who obviously had someone lover her at . Several small Terrier mixes that would love to go home with you and would be easy to place. Terriers LOVE their people and make great companions for young and old.

The Tortie, Russian Blue, and several black kittens have been held over at least once and need rescue soon! The grey Tabby “Kissing Kitty” is so affectionate that she literally starting licking the volunteers hand. The Siamese Tabby cross has beautiful blue eyes and so wants to be close to people. Many of the cats are so affectionate and loving that they just threw themselves at the side of the cages to get any bit of affection and love they could find. So many with so much love to give!

Please consider these wonderful animals and give them the 2nd chance they so deserve. This group has until Thursday, October 5, at 5pm with PTS Friday am unless held over.

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6. Remote Reunion Campaign Won’t Give Up On These Animals

SOURCE: rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html

Remote Reunion Campaign: www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/

Questions/comments concerning the Remote Reunion Campaign, CONTACT: Valerie Sharma, psharma [at] austin.rr.com

To add pets to “FOUND” section or website-related issues, CONTACT: Halle Amick, amick [at] med.unc.edu

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NOCHE - LOST IN THE SYSTEM

The upper picture at left is of Noche; the lower picture is of a dog rescued after Katrina that MAY be Noche. The found record PF34551 has incorrect info; this dog was not taken to Animal Action Rescue.
Potential Match Found IDs: PF34551, LA1956, A001713
Petfinder potential match found link

Breed: Shepherd/Lab/Schipperke
Gender: Female (intact) / Age: 6 years / Weight: 40 lbs
Lost ID: PF62921
Petfinder lost link

DESCRIPTION: Noche is a Shepherd Mix, but smaller; could be a Schipperke Mix. Noche has a short black coat with reddish highlights, erect ears, long tail. Noche’s head would come just below knee level.

LAST SEEN: Superdome (Orleans Parish) at Lasalle, Girod & W. Stadium Drive.

CONTACT: Eileen Shellman 920-499-7475 or rogershell [at] netnet.net

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DOSEY - LOST IN THE SYSTEM

Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Gender: Female (intact) / Age: 2 yrs / Weight: 90 lbs.
Found IDs: PF34641, PF4274, 160057, A001614, chip #091299374
Lost IDs: PF55144, PF58726
Petfinder found links: here and here
Note: The Petfinder gender reports are wrong.

Petfinder lost link: here and here

DESCRIPTION: White with brown brindle patch over right eye as well as a brown brindle patch on her back. Long tail, mostly white. She was wearing a blue nylon collar and a harness.

LAST SEEN: Left at 1477 Sere St, Apt E, New Orleans. (Orleans Parish) Rescued from home; taken to Lamar-Dixon, became lost in system from there.

CONTACT: Tammy Allwein, TAllwein [at] fdic.gov

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NOODLES - LOST IN THE SYSTEM

Breed: Domestic Shorthair - Black
Gender: Male (altered) / Age: 3 yr / Weight: 9 lbs.
Lost ID: PF61142
Petfinder lost link

DESCRIPTION: Noodles is a black, male, domestic short-haired kitty with green eyes, a tipped left ear and a very small patch of white on his chest (almost like a freckle).

LAST SEEN: According to the markings left at the home, Noodles was rescued out of the home located at 4154 Bienville Avenue, New Orleans (Orleans Parish) by HSUS. The other animals in the home were deceased.

CONTACT: Sherry Johnson pitachic [at] comcast.net

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MERCY - LOST IN THE SYSTEM

Breed: Domestic Shorthair - Tabby/Tortoiseshell/Torbie
Gender: Female (spayed) / Age: 3 years / Weight: medium size
Found IDs: PF30304, PF4670, 0001-1088
Lost ID: PF63091
Petfinder found links: here and here
Petfinder lost link

DESCRIPTION: Mercy is a brown tabby/torti with a white neck and muzzle. She has green eyes and is a very sweet cat.

CONTACT: Eileen Shellman 920-499-7475 or rogershell [at] netnet.net

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VIEW MORE DOGS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/dogs.html

VIEW MORE CATS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/cats.html

VIEW MORE FOUND PETS:
rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/found.html

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7. German Shepherd Survived Katrina & Needs Forever Home

SOURCE: Forwarded by: Katie Walter - katie.walter [at] comcast.net, sailinfree [at] sbcglobal.net

Stormcatcher, a wonderful German Shepherd who survived Katrina, now needs a forever home… Written by “Joe,” the man who saved Stormcatcher’s life:

My partner and I rescued Stormcatcher from his house in New Orleans East on Wednesday, October 5, 2005. His owner evacuated when Katrina struck Louisiana on Monday, Aug