10/26/06: Hoping For A Familiar Face
PAST NEWSLETTERS: http://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: http://www.noaeta.org/letter.htm
IN THIS ALERT:
- SMALL BITES
- Dog Found Abandoned, Tied to Tree - Independence, Louisiana
- NOLA Feeders: Beware of Mid City Cat Poisonings
- From Jane Garrison: Anyone With Primate Experience?
- Searching For Jasmine, Pittie Girl Lost in Katrina
- Still Hoping For A Familiar Face / Remote Reunion Campaign
- Animal Cruelty Case Alleged, Louisiana
- They Will Love You Forever: Roicy/Lafayette, LA
- NOLA Still Needs Helping Hands For Animals
- Plea For Help With Feral New Orleans Kittens
- News From Spay/Louisiana
- Arrested Dog Rescuer Tammy Grimes Visits One Happy Dog!
- NOLA Now: Animals Who Got Out Are The Lucky Ones
1. SMALL BITES
Send small-bite food, or cat food, when donating for Gulf Coast animals.
Someone Knows Where Bear Is...
SOURCE: Denise Pajak, Denise.Pajak@homecapitalinc.com
REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Denise Pajak
cell 678-799-4167, denbhl@yahoo.com
10/26/06 From Denise.Pajak@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@yahoo.com
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Overflow At Hammond, LA Shelter, Euthanizing Daily
SOURCE: alhinkle@sbcglobal.net, whitk227@cox.net
10/16/06, From whitk227@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@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@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@yahoo.com
10/18/06, From Amy Pietras, jandyshome@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@yahoo.com
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Must Read - RESCUED: Saving Animals from Disaster
SOURCE: Linda Anderson, AngelAnimals@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:
http://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:
- Nola.com: http://www.nola.com/forums/animals/
- CraigsList: http://neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/
- Katrina's Lost Pets: http://www.lostkatrinapets.com/
- Petfinder’s Animal Emergency Response Network: http://disaster.petfinder.com/emergency/home.html
- FOUND Katrina/Rita Animals, Still Missing Their People: http://tinyurl.com/ht9c2
- Pet Harbor: http://www.petharbor.com/
- CommunityWalk Maps: Cats/Dogs Sighted in NOLA: http://www.zzcat.com/katrina/ARNO_maps/roaming_pets.htm
- Animal Sightings -- Missing, Found: http://www.communitywalk.com/map/12088
- yepitsme10.0's photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yepitsme10.0/sets/
- Remote Reunion Campaign: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/
2. Dog Found Abandoned, Tied to Tree - Independence, Louisiana
SOURCE: Jeff Dorson, stopcruelty11@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 10.0321; New Orleans, LA 70174
To find out more about the Humane Society: http://Humanela.org
3. NOLA Feeders: Beware of Mid City Cat Poisonings
SOURCE: NOLA.com: Animal Chat Forum
http://www.nola.com/forums/animals/index.ssf?artid=186319
From: Cougy@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@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.
4. From Jane Garrison: Anyone With Primate Experience?
SOURCE: Jane Garrison, janegarrison@comcast.net
10/24/06 From janegarrison@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@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@comcast.net
5. Searching For Jasmine, Pittie Girl Lost in Katrina
SOURCE: Sarah Lotten, clrsee@aol.com
10/21/06 From Sarah Lotten, clrsee@aol.com - For the past year I have been
working as a volunteer with Best Friends, <http://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.I f this happens, please let me know...
REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Sarah Lotten, clrsee@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@aol.com
6. Still Hoping For A Familiar Face / Remote Reunion Campaign
SOURCE: http://rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/index.html
Remote Reunion Campaign: http://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.
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@austin.rr.com
To add pets to “FOUND” section or website-related issues,
CONTACT: Halle Amick, amick@med.unc.edu
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: http://disaster.petfinder.com/emergency/rescue/reportDetail.cgi?id=61257
http://disaster.petfinder.com/emergency/rescue/reportDetail.cgi?id=61255
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@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: http://disaster.petfinder.com/emergency/rescue/reportDetail.cgi?id=63399
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@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: http://disaster.petfinder.com/emergency/rescue/reportDetail.cgi?id=63389
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@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 Links: http://disaster.petfinder.com/emergency/rescue/reportDetail.cgi?id=61198
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@comcast.net
VIEW MORE DOGS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
http://www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/dogs.html
VIEW MORE CATS LOST IN THE SYSTEM:
http://www.arches.uga.edu/~rrhudy/bfrr/cats.html
VIEW MORE FOUND PETS:
http://rrhudy.myweb.uga.edu/bfrr/found.html
7. Animal Cruelty Case Alleged, Louisiana
SOURCE: Jeff Dorson, stopcruelty11@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.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/suburban/4400071.html?showAll=y&c=y
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.
8. They Will Love You Forever: Roicy/Lafayette, LA
SOURCE: Jennifer Rohrbach, whippetdogs@yahoo.com
Rescue needed by 10/26 at 5pm w/ PTS 10/27 am (unless held over)
CONTACTS: http://acadiana.petfinder.com
roicyvolunteers@gmail.com
http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/ (zip code 70507)
10/25/06 From whippetdogs@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.
http://acadiana.petfinder.com
9. NOLA Still Needs Helping Hands For Animals
Humane Society of Louisiana (HSL)
115 Obed Magee Road; Tylertown>, MS 39667
http://www.humanela.org/
* CONTACT: 304-231-4954, 601-876-2781
humanesocietyla@gmail.com, info@humanela.org
* WANT TO HELP IN YOUR OWN LOUISIANA COMMUNITY?
Contact HSL founder, Jeff Dorson: info@humanela.org.
* Please address questions about volunteering to Board member,
Tanya O'Reilly: info@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@cox.net
* CONTACT: arnovolunteer@yahoo.com
* VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Robin Beaulieu, ARNewOrleans@cox.net, 504-913-2328
* Submit a volunteer application: http://www.animalrescueneworleans.com/
* FOOD WATER PROGRAM COORDINATOR: arnofoodwater@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@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
http://www.southernanimalfoundation.org
* CONTACT: 504-671-8235, animallover@southernanimalfoundation.org
FOSTER FAMILIES: <http://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: 504-368-310.0
http://www.la-spca.org/
* CONTACT: LA/SPCA Volunteer Coordinator, 504-368-5191
* Volunteer Programs Coordinator, 504-368-5191, ext. 142 or Ginger@la-spca.org
* Submit Volunteer Application: http://www.la-spca.org/forms/ap_volunteer.htm
10. Plea For Help With Feral New Orleans Kittens
SOURCE: Chris Malkove, Smalk50@aol.com
REPLY DIRECTLY TO: Chris Malkove, Smalk50@aol.com
10/19/06 From Chris Malkove, Smalk50@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:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v174/chriscat/4%20Lakeview%20Kittens/
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@aol.com
11. News From Spay/Louisiana
SOURCE:neuteralground@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! http://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! http://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
http://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
CONTACT US:
Spay Louisiana
P. O. Box 11149; Jefferson, Louisiana, 70181
504-FIX-PETS * http://spaylouisiana.org
12. Arrested Dog Rescuer Tammy Grimes Visits One Happy Dog!
9/29/06: 2 Charges Dropped For Grimes; No Charges For Arnolds
http://www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/gulfcoast/newsletters/9_29_06.html
9/20/06: Tammy Grimes Update: Vet Says Doogie Is Victim Of Abuse
http://www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/gulfcoast/newsletters/9_20_06.html
9/15/06: Tammy Grimes: Save A Life, Go To Jail?
http://www.kinshipcircle.org/letter_library/letter.asp?LetterID=1568&seriesfirst=true
9/12/06: JAILED - SHAC 7 / Tammy Grimes, Dogs Deserve Better
http://www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/updates_9_12.html
SOURCE: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/doogie.html
Tammy Grimes, tammy@dogsdeservebetter.org
10/25/06 From tammy@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@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!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlUToFd_dwQ
VIDEO: Doogie walking in the yard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SREURMgrsHE
VIDEO: Doogie's comment for those who think he should go back to his abusers.
http://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.
http://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: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/donations.html
http://tammygrimes.blogspot.com/ * http://myspace.com/tammygrimes
13. NOLA Now: Animals Who Got Out Are The Lucky Ones
SOURCE: http://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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Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Relief List will report Gulf Coast needs,
news, missing/found animal reports, etc. for as long as needed. There are
still thousands of animals roaming sparsely populated areas...
We also report needs/news for animals in other disasters, as we’ve done for
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Thank you for your commitment to forgotten victims in disasters.
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http://memoriesofshannon.blogspot.com/
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Caring about innocent animals caught in Katrina’s wrath
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