IN THIS ALERT:
1.) Jane Garrison/David Meyer Rescue Effort
2.) MuttShack Rescue Unit – New Orleans
3.) Winn-Dixie Site: Disaster Response Rescue
4.) Caring About Cats With Alley Cat Allies
5.) Animal Relief In Abbeville
6.) Homes For New Iberia Humane Society Animals?
7.) Humane Society of Louisiana in Tylertown
8.) Pasado Animal Rescue – Until 10/16
9.) Reunite Pets With Their People
10.) Kinship Circle/ARF Supply Distribution
11.) Personal Supplies List

PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO info@kinshipcircle.org:
(If you have already sent this, DO NOT SEND AGAIN)
Your full name  /  Name of organization (if applicable)
Full street address
Cell phone, land phone, email
Brief description of what you can provide
*Before you leave, let us know your destination. You may be able to help us
with a transport, based on where you are volunteering.

DUE TO THE VOLUME OF VOLUNTEER INQUIRIES, PLEASE:
-   Type “HURRICANE VOLUNTEER” in the subject line of emails.
-   Read alerts carefully. Contact people listed within specific effort.
-   For directions to a volunteer site:
    http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp
-   We cannot find foster pets for individual homes. We only coordinate
    transport/foster for 501c3-affiliated organizations to travel to
    hurricane-effected areas and bring back animals for foster. Please contact
    your local shelter or check our Directory of Animal Shelters:
     http://www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/gulfcoast/shelters.html#4

1.) JANE GARRISON/DAVID MEYER RESCUE EFFORT
CONTACT:
Jane Garrison: 843-343-8887, JaneGarrison@comcast.net
David Meyer: 310-897-6546
Pia Salk: 323-899-4160

SUPPLY NEEDS:
Dog/Cat Food, Disposable Lasagna Trays for Water,
Large Humane Dog Traps, Money for Supplies, Spay/Neuter
Send to: ATN: Rescue Groups, Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
Direct all questions to David or Jane at phone numbers listed above.
Ideal people are willing to stay at least a week and be self sufficient.

1.) MORNING MEETINGS - 7:30 am
Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130  
Each morning, sign up with your contact phone number to be reached
throughout day as needed. Morning meetings led by Rob Stove or Matt. Will
assign lists for rescues each morning consisting of map with specific
locations or a section of city to feed and patrol.

2.) MAPS, ASSIGNMENTS, BRIEFING
Maps and assignments emailed to Rob each evening to print/distribute at
morning meeting. Rob or Matt will read a briefing from team each day, to
keep volunteers abreast of information pertinent to rescue efforts.

3.) DISPATCH
Jane and David to conduct dispatch directly. Volunteers will be called with
specific rescues throughout day and asked to contact Jane or David directly
with questions or concerns.

4.) CARE FOR CRITICAL ANIMALS
Animals who cannot survive transport to a rescue facility such as Best
Friends brought to:
SE Veterinary Specialists, 504-219-0444
400 N. Causeway; Metarie, Louisiana

5.) PROCEDURE FOR OTHER RESCUED ANIMALS
Other animals dropped off at Southern Animal Foundation no later than 4:30
pm. Then transported to Best Friends in Tylertown, MS.
Volunteers needed for daily transports.

6.) FEEDING STATIONS
Volunteers also go around the city to set up feeding stations. Most animals
come out after the sun goes down.

7.) MAPS, LOGS & DATABASE ENTRIES
To end problem of going to repeat addresses, all completed maps and logs
turned into Rob each night by 6:00 pm at the Southern Animal Foundation or
at his home, so he can fax maps to data entry people to update database!

8.) LODGING
Volunteers responsible for their own lodging. We are compiling a list of
campgrounds and affordable housing if you need it.

9.) INTERNET COMMUNICATION
Currently setting up website to contain all updated information—if you are
able to stop by a Kinkos or other location to check the internet.

MONETARY DONATIONS:
1-800-Save-A-Pet.com
Or mail check to:
1-800-Save-A-Pet.com / P.O. Box 7 / Redondo Beach, CA  90277

2.) MUTTSHACK RESCUE UNIT – NEW ORLEANS
CONTACT:
Sharon Gorski: 877-727-9343; possecop@msn.com
Cris Stevens: 219-608-4112, 219-326-8887

LOCATION:
Lake Castle School; 8400 Hayne Blvd.; New Orleans, LA

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
MuttShack has established a haven for immediate triage and temporary
shelter. A waystation for rescued animals, this animal M.A.S.H. unit
provides emergency veterinary care and shelter, with the ultimate goal of
reuniting companion animals with their families. Need veterinarians, vet
techs, search/rescue teams and shelter workers. Please be prepared to
volunteer a minimum of 5 days.

SUPPLY NEEDS:
Needs fluctuate. Check with Sharon Gorski (877-727-9343)

3.) WINN-DIXIE SITE: DISASTER RESPONSE RESCUE
CONTACT:
Shannon and Mark Martin
email: athenspsp@hotmail.com; home: 706-769-7701
http://groups.msn.com/disasterresponseanimalrescue

LOCATION:
Winn Dixie Marketplace Temporary Staging Area
4600 Chef Menteur Hwy (at N. Louisa Street); New Orleans, LA 70126-5011

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
Kennel help with rescued animals. Search/rescue. Need veterinarians, vet techs.

SUPPLY NEEDS (10/1/05):
WORM MEDICINE (especially for cats), Wire Crates, Trucks, SUVs, Catch Poles,
Water, Ice, Gatorade, Cots, Air Mattresses, Diesel & Unleaded Fuel, Humane
Cat & Dog Traps, Bulk Towels (for kennels)

DIRECTIONS TO WINN-DIXIE STAGING AREA:

• Take I-10 East to 610 East, until it meets back up with I-10 East again.
• Exit at Louisa St. North.
• Turn right on Gentilly Road.
• Take an immediate left into the Winn-Dixie parking lot.
(At bottom of freeway exit ramp. The back side of Winn-Dixie will be visible, one block to your right.)     OR

• I-12 E to Slidell
• Exit 83 to Hwy 11 over Ponchatrain
• After bridge take a right onto I-10E to Louisa St exit

4.) CARING ABOUT CATS WITH ALLEY CAT ALLIES
CONTACT:
Pilara Felgate, Regional Coordinator, Alley Cat Allies:
pfelgate@alleycat.org; 773-244-4049
Volunteers may also call: 240-482-1997

http://www.alleycat.org/katrina_colony.cfm: Can use Feral Cat Colony Help
Request Form as hurricane volunteer form. Skip sections that don’t apply.

Volunteer information: http://www.alleycat.org/katrina.html#rescue   

LOCATION:
Bogalusa, Lousiana / Camp established 1 hour north of New Orleans
Electricity available, but arrive self-sufficient prepared to camp.

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
Help needed immediately. Anticipate the need for ongoing help through the
end of the year. With citizens returning to New Orleans/surrounding areas,
Alley Cat Allies plans to help rebuild the caregiver network, remove feral
cats from shelters, collect/provide food and water to known colonies,
identify other colonies in need and assess future needs such as spay/neuter
services and ongoing support for caregivers.
LOOKING FOR:
1. Rescuers, veterinarians, caregivers... on the ground
2. Drivers and vehicles for  transport (Trucks, SUVs  preferable)
3. Foster homes and barn homes (for feral cats)

*If you can transport and/or foster, please contact Pilara Felgate:
773-244-4049

SUPPLY NEEDS:
Updated list on the website: http://www.alleycat.org/katrina.html#help

5.) ANIMAL RELIEF IN ABBEVILLE
CONTACT:
Marie Bossard, St. Martin Humane Society:
337-879-6600, 337-277-9538, stmartinhumane@hotmail.com
Joelle Rupert: 337-277-4239; home: 337-893-0235

LOCATION:
Abbeville Shelter, Cecil McCrory Bldg.; Abbeville, Louisiana 70510
(on Port Rd., next to Clyde Prejean's DMV office)
Fly into Lafayette, LA airport. Rent car to drive to nearby Abbeville. No
gas shortages. Can show up, or call above for more information.

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
ABBEVILLE SHELTER: Need volunteers to help with large/farm animals (horses,
cows, etc.) in Rita storm areas. Help needed for dogs, cats, pets brought
back to temporary Abbeville Shelter. Animals also held at Sugarena in Iberia
for 30 days. After that, animals go to local shelters, foster.

SURGARENA ACADIANA FAIRGROUND: No volunteer needs at present time. Dogs,
cats, geese, goats, cows, horses here. Up for adoption after 30 days.
Hwy 3212; New Iberia, LA
(US 90 to New Iberia, Hwy 3212 – Signs: Acadiana Fairgrounds)

SUPPLY NEEDS (10/5/05):
RANGE PELLETS, HAY, CATTLE FEED, HORSE FEED, FENCING
Call Joelle Rupert: 337-277-4239; Rupert home: 337-893-0235
CRATES (airline approved, plastic)
WATER TROUGHS (for horses/cattle at Sugarena)
Call Marilynn White: 337-380-2481
FOR DOG/CAT RESCUES:
Dog/Cat Toys, Collars, Shampoo, Flea Treatment (not Hartz!), Treats, Bowls...

6.) HOMES FOR NEW IBERIA HUMANE SOCIETY ANIMALS?
CONTACT:
Marilynn DeBuse White: 213-220-0468
website: http://www.iberiahumane.com

LOCATION:
New Iberia Humane Society
(Under direction of Dr. Eric White, DVM)
1314 Troy Road; New Iberia, Louisiana
337-365-1923
MAP: http://www.iberiahumane.com/map.htm

FOSTER/ADOPT:
CONTACT Melissa or Marlene: 337-365-1923
-NO KILL shelter located west of New Orleans with rescues from Katrina and Rita.
-Also obtaining formal surrenders from evacuees who cannot care for their
animals because homeless.
-Anticipate need for foster/adopt for at least the next six months.

Compiling list of animal shelters nationwide willing to come here and
transport animals, free and clear for adoption, to other areas where safe,
loving homes are available. (Iberia Humane Society must follow the Louisiana
quarantine regulations).

SUPPLY NEEDS (10/4/05):
*Requested that rescuers bring donated supplies with them whenever possible.
Dog, puppy, cat, kitten food, Litter, Horse feed, Cleaning supplies, Cages

7.) HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA IN TYLERTOWN
CONTACT:
CALL FIRST - Sharon Gorski, 877-727-9343
Shelter director, Jeff Dorson: 901-268-4432; call in Tylertown: 601-876-2781
To confirm your arrival date, email: humanela@gmail.com
Onsite contacts: Ask for Johnna Harris or Jeff Dorson

LOCATION:
The Humane Society of Louisiana Emergency Shelter
115 Obed Magee Rd.; Tylertown, Mississippi 39667
(next to St. Frances Animal Sanctuary)

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
Presently in need of veterinarians, vet techs, animal caretakers, office
staff, transporters, electricians, plumbers. No housing, come prepared to
camp with tent. Access to nearby Red Cross showering facilities.

FOSTER/ADOPT
You need definitive approval from a local New Orleans animal protection
charity, before heading down. 501c3 no-kill sanctuaries or rescue groups that
want to adopt animals through Humane Society of Louisiana,
CONTACT: Jen Daley, Katrina Adoptions Coordinator

SUPPLY NEEDS (9/28/05):
Long list: http://www.humanela.org/  (scroll toward bottom of page)

8.) PASADO ANIMAL RESCUE – UNTIL 10/16
Susan Michaels, Co-Founder, Pasado's Safe Haven: “At this point we are going
to leave Raceland in about a week and transport those injured or ill animals
back to Pasado's in Washington State.”

CONTACT:
AFTER travel arrangements are made, email: cstaylor@frontiernet.net

LOCATION:
Pasado Safe Haven Staging Area / 3515 Hwy. 309; Raceland, LA 70394

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
Anticipate rescuing through October 16. Cleaning kennels, washing dogs,
walking dogs, other assigned duties. NEED VETERINARIANS. If you are a vet,
email: susan@pasadosafehaven.org

WHAT TO DO:
-Book a flight to Baton Rouge, LA or New Orleans
-Book a campsite or hotel early. They fill up fast.
LIST OF HOTELS/CAMPSITE: http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/NEWS/NEWS4.htm
-There is no space to sleep, shower, go to bathroom at Pasado triage site.
-Once you have done the above, email: cstaylor@frontiernet.net

SUPPLY NEEDS (10/11/05):
Send to Pasado Safe Haven:
10131 Woods Lake Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
tissue glue, thumb forceps, blade handles, needle holders, conjugate mixing
tubes/vials, comcat (?) catheters, metranyacol 500mg, FeLV/FIV combo "snap"
tests, CANNED ID Prescription dog food

9.) REUNITE PETS WITH THEIR PEOPLE
WANTED: Computer sleuths. Join stealthvolunteers to help an animal find his
or her family.

JOIN stealthvolunteers:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stealthvolunteers/

LOCATION:
Your computer.

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
Group for people who would like to search online to help reunite Katrina
evacuees with their pets. (Previously finding two-legged family members.)
Volunteers must be:
-VERY comfortable with a computer.
-Willing to call nationwide to chase down leads.
-You will be assigned to an animal with *some* ID.
-You will attempt to track the owner based on that ID.
(IF you can't call people for some reason, we have a Phone Buddy who will
make calls on your behalf.)

Learn about search methods used: http://www.KatrinaSanAntonio.com

-You need to be approved to join only as a precaution against spammers.
-If you join, you will be approved.
-You receive a Welcome document with instructions which you must read or you
will be hopelessly confused!

Related Link: http://www.KatrinaSanAntonio.com
Post message: stealthvolunteers@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe: stealthvolunteers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe: stealthvolunteers-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
List owner: stealthvolunteers-owner@yahoogroups.com

10.) KINSHIP CIRCLE/ARF SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION
Our supply storehouse in Mobile, AL is no longer accepting NEW
supplies—except for very specific and/or veterinary items.

We will tentatively conclude Grassroots Effort for Animals of the Storm at
the end of October. Due to your generosity, some Katrina-related animal
relief locations are inundated with supplies. Dog food and other everyday
items have been turned away... But Rita-hit areas and some Katrina sites
still need supplies.

NEED TRANSPORTERS TO DELIVER OUR EXISTING SUPPLIES:
1.) Drivers with large vehicles (trucks, empty horse trailers, SUV caravans,
etc.) to transport supplies from Mobile, AL to storm areas still in need.
2.) Transporters must be willing to load/unload supplies.

CONTACT:
Julia Fischer, Supply Distribution Director
home: 251-645-8605; cell: 251-455-9377
ggnu@bellsouth.net

-State day and time you are arriving.
-If bringing supplies: type and quantity of supplies.
(Note: We will not accept Harts Flea/Tick Control products)
-Arrange, with Julia, for someone to meet you at storage site.

LOCATION:
Alternate Storage
5809 Larue Steiner Road; Theodore, Al 36582
(In Mobile off of I-10)
West off 65 onto I-10 take exit 15A.
Circle under interstate and stay on this road (Hwy 90).
Turn right at second stop light and this is Larue Steiner Road.
Travel about .3 miles down this road and it will be on this street.
52, 54, 55 are the units we have at this moment.

SUPPLY NEEDS (10/6/05):
Most INCOMING supplies now need to go directly to animal rescue sites—not to
us. Through the end of October ask Julia, our supply coordinator, WHERE
supplies, (such as the list below) are needed.
Flea control products (NO Harts products please. Lethal to cats/dogs. Been recalled.)
Horse/Cattle fly sprays
Lactated ringers (fluid bags), tubing and needles
Dog/Cat vaccines; Equine vaccines
Antibiotics (Calvados especially)
Multiple dog-walking devices
Puppy pads
Grooming tools (clippers, blades, brushes)
Vary Kennels (for relocation travel)
LARGE dog supplies (cages, leashes, collars)
Doggie pooper scoopers
Odorant
Bleach; Cleaning supplies
Trashcans
Large “circus type” fly tents
Water, Gatorade

11.) PERSONAL SUPPLIES LIST

1.) Bring documentation, i.e., your animal organization's nonprofit status;
DART or other animal disaster relief training; veterinarian/vet tech or
animal control credentials; animal rescue/shelter experience credentials;
animal transport, etc.

2.) Have magnetic signs printed at Kinkos or another copy store for both
sides of your vehicle. Suggestions for text on sign:
ANIMAL RESCUE or ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF

3.) Bring 501c3 documentation and a veterinarian’s reference if you intend
to bring back animals to foster.

current Hepatitis vaccinations
(Hepatitis A most important)
current Tetanus shot
pepper spray
hand sanitizer; alcohol and hydrogen peroxide
insect repellent
sunscreen
first aid kits

thick "bite-proof" work gloves
sturdy, waterproof (rubber) work boots/shoes
change of shoes
hip-waders (if possible)
long sleeve shirts (for coverage, but lightweight)
long pants (for coverage, but lightweight)
extra socks

utility knife
belt (to hang gears/supplies from)
mouth coverings (surgical masks, bandannas)
eye protection (sunglasses)

flashlights
D batteries
containers full of gasoline
cash
cell phone & car charger
phone cards (cell phones work, but not well)
waterproof walkie talkies
toilet paper
pillows, blankets, sheets, towels
water, Gatarade, snacks
other personal-care items

SHELTER: Bring a tent or trailer/RV type vehicle to live in.
Air mattress or cot

GRASSROOTS EFFORT FOR ANIMALS OF THE STORM
KINSHIP CIRCLE
7380 Kingsbury Blvd.; Saint Louis, MO 63130
Katrina relief contact Brenda Shoss:
(desk) 314-863-9445; (cell) 314-795-2646
http://www.kinshipcircle.org

ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION (ARF)
771 Holcombe Ave.; Mobile, Alabama 36605
Katrina relief contact Julia Fischer:
(cell) 251-455-9377; (home) 251-645-8605
http://www.animalrescuemobile.org