TURTLE: Spayed female, age now 12 years

• Black and orange Tortoiseshell/Calico, white markings on chest and feet
• LOST FROM: S. Murat St. and Banks St., seen several times since Katrina within 2-1/2 blocks
• LOST SINCE: Katrina, last sightings - 2007
  
  SIGHTINGS: 541 S. Murat St. (and across street) 300 block of S. Alexander (at Palmyra) Baudin St., Palmyra St. — owner certain of sighting a year ago, about 9 pm. Feeder in area may have seen Turtle last year in early am at feeding station.
  POSSIBLE LOCATIONS TO CHECK, general area bounded by: Canal St., N. Carrollton Ave., City Park Ave., and Pontchartrain Expressway (or Tulane Ave.)
  
  Owner seeking information on who sighted a cat matching the description at 541 S. Murat St. location noted on the feeding station logs posted on ARNO website in 1/06. Owner has checked old feeding stations in area from late 2005 to early 2006. Also checked list of feeding stations maintained since Katrina by “Holly” ... CONTACT: 205-585-7822, cat.seeker@hotmail.com

BLUE: Spayed female, small gray cat

• Friendly feral, was part of neighbor's feral colony
• LOST FROM: Banks and S. Murat St.
• MISSING SINCE: Fall 2006, still seeking

Blue hung around house where Turtle lived (three houses from her former home) and was fed by Turtle’s owner after the storm. Neighbor moved after Katrina and couldn't take her. Turtle’s owner was about to take her inside when Blue disappeared in Fall 2006. Possibly chased away by a large male cat who claimed location as his territory. Turtle’s owner would like to know if someone possibly re-homed or is feeding. CONTACT: 205-585-7822, cat.seeker@hotmail.com

kinshipcircle.org/letter_library/letter_new.asp?LetterID=1735
KINSHIP CIRCLE received the “thank you” below from Dr. Patrick Coleman, the Lakeview, New Orleans resident whose dog Jax was needlessly slaughtered by police in his fenced backyard.

From: Patrick Coleman, wpcoleman@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 / Subject: Thank you Re: Jax
Thank you so much for the information posted regarding Jax, my 4 year old Doberman, who was shot and killed by a police officer responding to a false burglary alarm at my home on April 14, 2008. With so many people writing letters, blogging, posting... I only hope that his death brings about change as his life did for myself and everyone who met him.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart in memory of Jax, Patrick
W. Patrick Coleman IV, M.D. / 4425 Conlin Street; Metairie, LA 70006 / Office: 504-455-3180; Fax: 504-885-2512

Lakewood (New Orleans) Police Officer Dustin Carrell stopped traffic on westbound SR-512 near I-5 to help a mother duck and her ducklings safely cross the road: liveleak.com/view?i=c1c_1209428470&p=1

1. Anyone feeding cats at Bienville and Rocheblave? Starving cats located behind abandoned home, seen (week of 4/14) by Lynn Chiche of SpayMart. Lynn takes care of 300 cats at SpayMart shelter in Mississippi and cannot come to feed there. Email her for location details, or if you know anyone feeding there: Lynn Chiche, SpayMart: spaymart@hughes.net


2. Paul Cory took over feeding/watering cat colonies on Bienville, North White, and North Gayoso Streets. Cats were fed daily by a lady who stopped due to family illness. Paul can only feed once a week and needs help. He’ll show where to feed and provide food. Paul’s been feeding cats in other areas of Mid-City. He’s in NOLA only once a week to feed the cats, but lives in Mississippi: Paul Cory: 504-512-2090, user171181@aol.com

REPLY TO: RAMONA BILLOT, ramonabillot@yahoo.com
Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a rescue/shelter in one of Katrina’s hardest hit areas, Plaquemines Parish. You can vote every day for the chance for PAWS to win $5000! Each month $5000 is being given to your favorite shelter. Please vote everyday for PAWS at this link: petfinder.com/contests/petrescue/index.cgi

REPLY TO: Susan Marino, angelsgate_susan@yahoo.com
angelsgate.org — Jill Rappaport of NBC's Today Show filmed a segment with Angel's Gate for The Oprah Winfrey Show which aired April 28, 2007... Susan Marino, of Angel’s Gate, made multiple trips to New Orleans to aid animal victims of Katrina. Her first trip was in September 2005, just after the storm hit. She remained there for five weeks... angelsgate.org/katrina_revisited.htm

REPLY TO: capron@pets911.org
VIDEO: Who's Rebuilding New Orleans? By Zach Pentel and Brendan Polmer / We'll give you a hint: It's not the government... http://campusprogress.org/opinions/2838/who-rebuilding-new-orleans

REPLY TO: Amanda St John, amanda@muttshack.org
In the event of future disasters, preparedness/training play a vital role!
muttshack.org/Animal_Rescue_Certification_and_Training.htm

Jeanette Althans, JAlthans@chnola.org

Kathy Sweeney and Jeanette Althans need volunteers to help TRAP, FOSTER and ADOPT Lakeview’s left-behind and their offspring. Volunteer feeders are welcome too. PLEASE SEE: www.lakeviewcats.org

Jeff Dorson, Humane Society of Louisiana, stopcruelty11@gmail.com

(Metairie, LA) A Humane Society of Louisiana patron’s recent gift of GPS systems to Louisiana State Police intends to help troopers combat dogfighting. Mr. Bill Johnson, a long-time supporter/member of Humane Society of Louisiana, and Mr. Jeff Dorson, HSL Executive Director, delivered 24 systems to Captain Josephy Lentini, head of the force’s Gaming Enforcement Division. Twenty-four state police vehicles will be outfitted with GPS systems, which will let them better track suspects and coordinate surveillance operations — often in rural areas of the state...

During the past several years, the Louisiana State Police, Gaming Enforcement Division, has arrested over 150 individuals suspected of engaging in dogfighting activities. Officers have seized over $25,000 in cash, contraband, narcotics, and weapons.

Humane Society of Louisiana (HSL) has worked tirelessly on educating the public, law enforcement agencies, and lawmakers on the prevalence of dogfighting and need to increase penalties. HSL, based out of New Orleans, operates a statewide animal abuse hotline (1-888-6-humane) and routinely investigates animal cruelty complaints. HSL also recently created Rapid Response Animal Abuse Team, comprised of more than 200 individuals around the state and region who help solve animal abuse crimes and advocate stronger laws to safeguard the humane treatment of animals. The Humane Society of Louisiana also conducts cruelty investigation workshops throughout the year. For more information: humanela.org

SHARON MOORE: 601-513-5424 or 601-626-8697

MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI — FROM SHARON MOORE: This 6 year old kind and precious dog was found chained in a bad neighborhood. Her brother's bones and fur lay on the ground where he’d died still chained to his house. They were reported a year ago to animal control with pictures. They refused to go out. I befriended the owners, and took Raven and the three puppies to the vet. They were treated for mange, given revolution, antibiotics, and wormed.

Raven has no milk, and her two puppies (black ones) are only 8-weeks-old and emaciated. She is heartworm positive and I want to spay her. The owners have agreed, but will not give her up. She is no longer chained... On May 8, the puppies and Raven returned to vet for another dip, revolution, shots, re-worming, and I purchased dip and revolution for their other dog, Wild Thing... I cannot afford frontline, collars, crates, and vet charges even though I have a very kind group that will take the three puppies...

Please help Sharon Moore give these neglected dogs a better life. Sharon has been rescuing dogs like Raven since moving to MS soon after Katrina. I spoke with her a few weeks ago, and she does amazing work for animals! Could you please help Sharon with medical costs for the dogs?

DONATIONS TO THE VET:
Dr. Diane Donaldson, Till Newell Animal Hospital
2200 Hwy 45 N.; Meridian, MS 39301
ph: 601-485-8049; fax is 601-485-6435

DONATIONS TO EAST MISSISSIPPI ANIMAL RESCUE:
PayPal account: www.eastmsanimalrescue.com/
Specify donation for: Sharon Moore’s costs for Raven, Wild Thing, puppies.
Contact Paula Joyner, President of EMAR: prjoyner@comcast.net

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT SHARON MOORE: 601-513-5424 or 601-626-8697

Join us to unveil the nation’s first memorial statue honoring animals lost during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In the chambers of the New Orleans City Council, Councilwoman Stacy Head will accept the statue on behalf of the city. We’ve commissioned a respected artist, Mr. Richard Chashoudian... At the ceremony, an invocation will be read along with a special reading by Ed Kostro, poet and author. Authors Allen and Linda Anderson will read from their award-winning book, Rescued: Saving Animals From Disaster. Honorary awards will go to Garo Alexanian and Amanda and Marty St. John of MuttShack for their work during the 2005 storm season and beyond.

The audience is invited to a vegetarian luncheon with guest speakers, at Astor Crowne Plaza hotel:
• 739 Canal Street, near the French Quarter.
• $25 per person, including tax and gratuity
• Order prepaid luncheon tickets by emailing: info@humanela.org
  Provide: name, address, phone, email, credit card number, expiration date, and number of tickets you are purchasing.

Astor Crowne Plaza: $89, for singles or doubles
• Ask for Humane Society of Louisiana special price to qualify for discount.
• To reserve room, call: call 1-866-750-4202 before July 29, 2008.

HSL still cares for more than 100 animals made homeless by Hurricane Katrina. To help these wonderful animals, please send donations to: Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, LA 70174
Or donate via our PayPal account at: wwwHumanela.org

NEW ORLEANS — July 1 is the deadline to apply for Noah’s Wish Grants through the Greater New Orleans Foundation. About $1 million is available for the grants. The awards will be announced on Aug. 15.

The grants will reimburse organizations in the United States for direct costs associated with the rescue and care of animals affected by Hurricane Katrina (from Aug. 29, 2005, to the present or to an agreed-upon time in the future). Each grant amount will not exceed $50,000. Grantees must be public charities or governmental entities. Applicants will be required to provide copies of eligible bills paid for animal emergency relief or recovery activities.

Noah’s Wish was a nonprofit organization that participated in animal rescue operations immediately after Hurricane Katrina struck in 8/05. After news reports showed its efforts caring for animals in the storm-battered area, contributions poured in from generous donors. But some of those funds were improperly used for other purposes, so the California Attorney General’s office stepped in. The result was a court settlement with Noah’s Wish that restricted the use of the funds. The funds may only be used for the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. The funds can’t be used for other disasters or future disaster preparedness.

More information and an application, at GNOF’s website: http://gnof.org

Mary Morris, LA/SPCA, Spay/Neuter Program Coordinator: 504-368-5191 ext. 141
Gloria Dauphin, Gloria@la-spca.org • www.la-spca.org/prevention/vouchers.htm

NEW ORLEANS (5/2/08) — Effective June 1, 2008 the LA/SPCA’s low-cost spay/neuter services will be available to ALL individuals, families, rescue organizations, and other humane welfare groups, to step up the LA/SPCA’s efforts to end pet overpopulation throughout the region.

$25 feral cat/kitten (includes ear-tipping and rabies vaccination)
$40 owned male cat/kitten
$50 owned female cat/kitten
$50 male dog/puppy (under 20 lbs.)
$75 male dog/puppy (21-50 lbs.)
$75 female dog/puppy (under 20 lbs.)
$100 per female dog/puppy (21-50 lbs.)

The Louisiana SPCA’s mobile spay/neuter center; parked at The Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., corner of L.B. Landry, in Algiers. MORE INFO: www.la-spca.org/prevention/vouchers.htm