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2006 Resolution - Volunteer For Hurricane Animal Rescue!
http://www.AnimalRescueNewOrleans.com

IN THIS ALERT:
We're in NOLA Through January Into February
Volunteers Are Needed For
How To Volunteer For ARNO
ARNO/Best Friends Location & Procedure
ARNO/Celebration Station Contacts
Export/Foster/Adopt Animals
Travel & Accommodations
Supply Needs
Monetary Donations
Suggested Personal Supplies List
Subscribe to Kinship Circle Hurricane Alerts

We're in NOLA for the animals through January, into February, at which time we'll update you.
There are still thousands more out there. Animals around corners. In sewers. On ledges. In the woods.

They struggle to survive in a desolate, unstable environment that lacks usual food sources such as good Samaritan feedings or garbage output. Many of these animals languish in low populated areas slated for demolition. In addition, new litters exacerbate the problem tremendously...

Please make a New Year's resolution to volunteer your time and heart for animals in New Orleans.


WE NEED MANY MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR:
1). FOOD/WATER TEAMS: Responsible for keeping animals alive until they can be trapped. Does not require any specialized skills...just compassion and will!

2.) ON-SITE ANIMAL CAREGIVERS: Volunteers for animal care/socialization, dog walking, cleaning cages, animal intake, etc. We're not kidding. We REALLY need people now to work on-site at CS. Also looking for strong men or women able to lift/carry food pallets and other bulky supplies.

3.) TRAPPING TEAMS:ACOs, DVMs, Vet Techs or Experienced Humane Trappers. Encouraged to spend at least one week in New Orleans.

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

5.) ADMINISTRATIVE: On-site volunteers needed to help track animals, record identity information, do data entry and photography, answer phones.

6.) TRANSPORTS: Essential for streamlining the daily flow of both animals and supplies in/out of Celebration Station. Anyone who can rent or bring their own mini-van, SUV, or truck is appreciated!

7.) ON-SITE VET TECHS & VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Your expertise needed to assist with intake/assessment of new arrivals and ongoing animal care. Submit a volunteer form


HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR ARNO:
**If you have firm arrive/depart dates in New Orleans, and do not hear from us immediately after sending info required below, PLEASE GO. Due to email volume, we cannot always respond quickly—but we have recorded your information for dispatch.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US UNTIL YOU KNOW YOUR ARRIVE/DEPART DATES.

EMAIL Brenda: info@kinshipcircle.org
OR  Kate: katedanaher@animalearthhuman.org
PLEASE EMAIL ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH. SEND ONE TIME ONLY.
Duplicates are slowing down volunteer intake.

In your email, state:
* Full name / Name of organization (if applicable):
* Street, city, state, zip:
* Cell phone, land phone:
* Email address:
* Brief description of experience working with animals:
* ARRIVE/DEPART dates in New Orleans:
* Where did you hear about us or see our alert?
  Kinship Circle Hurricane Alerts, Best Friends, ARNO site, other blog, website or list?

* Do you currently receive Kinship Circle’s Hurricane Alerts?
  (from info@kinshipcircle.org or disasteraid@kinshipcircle.org)

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

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


ARNO/BEST FRIENDS LOCATION & PROCEDURE
Celebration Station
5959 Veterans Memorial Blvd.; Metairie, LA 70003
(across the street from Kirschman's Furniture)
504-887-2115

1.) ALL ARNO VOLUNTEERS:
Attend a 6:00 p.m. orientation meeting (held nightly).
If you arrive prior to the meeting:
Food/Water volunteers check in with Cadi Schiffer.
Trap/Rescue volunteers check in with Jessica Higgins.
Cat Trappers call Jane Garrison BEFORE ARRIVAL: 843-343-8887.

2.) ALL INCOMING VOLUNTEERS (BF & ARNO):
Check in with Juliette, Best Friends Ground Volunteer Coordinator, to fill out CS releases forms, get overview of CS lodging, kitchen, etc.

3.) SHELTER CARE, ADMINISTRATIVE, TRANSPORT, & VET TECH VOLUNTEERS:
All shelter (on-site work) volunteers report directly to Juliette, Best Friends Ground Volunteer Coordinator. If you specifically want to do food/water or trap/rescue (field work), clearly state this to Juliette.

DIRECTIONS TO ARNO STAGING AREA
Fly into New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
(Rent a vehicle with room for supplies. Vans and SUVs appreciated.)

Celebration Station is located at I-10 and Veterans Memorial Blvd. From the New Orleans airport, Veterans Memorial Blvd. is the first or second exit off I-10 (traveling east, towards New Orleans)

SIMPLE MAP TO CELEBRATION STATION:
http://www.celebrationstation.com/map.php?id=101
(SOURCE: http://www.celebrationstation.com/loc.php?id=101)

DETAILED MAP TO CELEBRATION STATION AT MAPQUEST:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=New%20Orleans&state=LA
(MAPQUEST 5959 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie, Louisiana
from New Orleans or Baton Rouge Airport.)


ARNO / CELEBRATION STATION CONTACTS

  1. LONG-TERM FEEDING PROGRAM (LOUISIANA RESIDENTS)
    To volunteer for ARNO’s Resident Food/Water Program, contact Brenda Shoss: info@kinshipcircle.org or disasteraid@kinshipcircle.org

  2. VOLUNTEER INTAKE COORDINATORS
    Kate Danaher: katedanaher@animalearthhuman.org
    Brenda Shoss: info@kinshipcircle.org or disasteraid@kinshipcircle.org
    VOLUNTEER QUESTIONS: Pia Salk: piapia@adelphia.net  

    *Due to the volume of email and calls, we cannot answer all personal questions.
    Contact an ARNO BUDDY with your detailed questions or concerns:
    http://www.animalrescueneworleans.com/questions.html

  3. ARNO GROUND COORDINATORS
    Cadi Schiffer, Ground Food/Water Coordinator:
    225-298-9518, cadi@arusa.org
    Jessica Higgins, On-Site General Admin Coordinator:
    925-209-8813, arnojessica@yahoo.com

  4. TRAPPING COORDINATOR:
    DOGS - Pia Salk: 225-298-9508; piapia@adelphia.net
    Jessica Higgins: 925-209-8813; arnojessica@yahoo.com
    CATS - Jane Garrison: 843-343-8887, JaneGarrison@comcast.net
  5. BEST FRIENDS GROUND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
    Juliette: 225-298-9515; juliette@bestfriends.org

  6. BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL CARE & ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS COORDINATOR
    Ed Fritz, Best Friends: command@bestfriends.org, 435-644-3965, ex. 4471


EXPORT/FOSTER/ADOPT ANIMALS

TO ADOPT (Best Friends)

TO ADOPT (1-800-SAVE-A-PET.COM)

TO FOSTER (ORGANIZATIONS)

TO FOSTER (INDIVIDUALS)

TRANSPORT from BF Tylertown to foster, reunion:
lostandfoundms@bestfriends.org

*Groups/individuals able to travel to Tylertown or Celebration Station to transport animals for foster and/or adopt, contact Amy Hogg directly. Must provide vet references.
Amy E. Hogg, Hurricane Relief Foster Coordinator
435-644-3965 x4186; fax: 435-644-2701


TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
CELEBRATION STATION VOLUNTEER HOUSE: An empty commercial building (formerly a giant arcade) serves as on-site lodging for volunteers.
*Large, carpeted indoor space for volunteers.
*Bathrooms available. (No showers).
*Electricity to be functional in next week. Heat working on Monday, Dec. 19.
*Full kitchen, but no cooks hired yet!
*BRING: a cot, sleeping bag, air mattress or other portable bedding.

HOMES: Request list of residents to contact directly, Brenda: info@kinshipcircle.org or disasteraid@kinshipcircle.org

VACATION RENTAL BY OWNER: http://www.vrbo.com
New Orleans Vacation Rentals – Listing of N.O. vacation rentals still in operation. Some as low as $75 per night. Inexpensive if shared. Individual owners post places, so worth asking if they’ll offer discount to volunteers.

FEMA TENT: With ARNO’s move from Magazine & Felicity in NOLA to Celebration Station in Metairie, the FEMA tent (in St. Bernard Parish) is over 20 minutes away.
FEMA campground with cots, laundry, food, first aid, running water, showers, etc. that volunteers may use.
1 Melvin Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, LA 70043, Off St. Bernard Highway

State you are in town for ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS. You must sign in upon arrival and sign out of the FEMA tent before you leave town.

HOTELS: Volunteers have told us about...
Days Inn, in Harvey ($99; sharing makes it reasonable) 504-366-8531

Quality Inn, in Gretna ($112; Two beds) 504-366-8531

Wyndham New Orleans, 504-566-7006
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MSYCP/main.wnt

Chateau Hotel, 504-524-9636
1001 Chartres Street, New Orleans

Joe & Flo's Candlelight Hostel, in French Quarter ($50.00 per night)
Free bus service that runs from 5am - 6pm daily, and goes right by the hostel.
1129 N. Robertson Street, New Orleans
Book room online

OTHER NEW ORLEANS HOSTELS & BUDGET HOTELS

AFFORDABLE TRAVEL & RIDESHARES: Email Shanah Lia Richardson at for help locating affordable travel options or rideshares.


SUPPLY NEEDS:
CONTACT: Colleen - 225-298-9513

SHIPMENTS TO:
ATTN: Animal Rescue New Orleans
Celebration Station
5959 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003

WE NEED:
*Dry Dog/Cat Food  *  Wet Dog/Cat Food
ANC (pop-top) Canned Cat Food and/or Canned Mackerel (for cat/dog traps)
Deep Dish Aluminum Trays (disposable lasagna trays), Litter Boxes, Basins, Buckets...(or anything to hold water on the streets)
Slip leashes, Paper Collars (as used in vet clinics for intake ID)   
Large/Medium Plastic Dog Crates (for cat/dog transport)
Humane Large Dog Traps & Cat Traps
Combo Locks With 6 FT Chains (to keep traps from being stolen)   
Catch Poles, Crowbars
Towels and Sheets
Fresh Water (gallon containers)
Pedialyte
Grooming Clippers (NOT CORDLESS)
Meaty Bones (keep dogs busy and reduces stress)       
Cat/Dog Gloves
Car Glass Chalk for Marking Rescue Vehicles
Spray paint
Flashlights
Space heaters
GPS Units, Street Mapping Capability
GIFT CARDS: Wal-Mart - Office Depot - Home Depot - Pizza Hut
Gas Station Gift Cards: BP - Shell
Bottled Water, Gatorade, Energy Bars, Snacks for Rescuers, Food Gift Cards
T-SHIRTS - $23 to $25 - To Order: http://tinyurl.com/dnpae

VET SUPPLIES:Dewormer (Strongid)
Capstar, Frontline, Revolution or ANY Heartworm Preventive
ANY Antibiotics, Gauze & Vet Wrap

Vet Care & Spay/Neuter - MONETARY DONATION
Make payable to/send to: Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130

ADMINISTRATIVE:
Print Cartridges
Copier Toner, Copy Paper  
Laminated MAPS - MS (Gulf Coast) & LA (New Orleans)
Pens, Note Pads
Tape, Paper Clips, Staples/Staplers
Spiral Notebooks (for dispatch to write notes)

WISH LIST ITEMS:
*Notebook Computers/Laptops
Generators
RVs, SUVs, Vans, Pick-Up Trucks
Copy Machines


MONETARY DONATIONS:
Make check payable to: 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com
1-800-Save-A-Pet.com / P.O. Box 7 / Redondo Beach, CA  90277
Indicate in check memo: Animal Rescue New Orleans
Donate online

GIFT CARDS: Go to any Walmart, purchase a gift card and mail it to:
ATTN: Animal Rescue New Orleans
Cadi Schiffer or Jessica Higgins
Celebration Station
5959 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003

HURRICANE ANIMAL RESCUE SHIRTS!
http://acustomtshirt4u.com/1800SaveAPet
FRONT: “If I leave, they leave... In Memory of Hurricane Katrina Animals”
BACK: “Animal Rescue New Orleans. 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com”
proceeds benefit ARNO

2006 ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS CALENDAR
http://www.lulu.com/animalrescue
proceeds benefit ARNO


SUGGESTED PERSONAL SUPPLIES LIST
Current Hepatitis A vaccination
current Tetanus shot
hand sanitizer; alcohol or hydrogen peroxide
first aid kits

thick "bite-proof" work gloves
sturdy, waterproof (rubber) work boots/shoes
change of shoes, extra socks, hat
long sleeve shirts, long pants
eye protection (sunglasses)
cases of dust/surgical masks

MAPS OF NEW ORLEANS

utility knife, crowbar
belt (to hang gears/supplies from)

flashlights, D batteries
cell phone & car charger
phone cards (in case cell phones don’t work)
waterproof walkie talkies helpful
toilet paper
pillows, blankets, sheets, towels
water, Gatorade, snacks
other personal-care items
cash

portable bedding: tent, sleeping bag, air mattress, cot

TO SUBSCRIBE TO KINSHIP CIRCLE HURRICANE ALERTS:
email info@kinshipcircle.org or disasteraid@kinshipcircle.org
IN YOUR EMAIL, STATE: SUBSCRIBE TO KC HURRICANE ALERTS


HURRICANE ALERTS COMPILED BY:

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

ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION (ARF)
ggnu@bellsouth.net
 Julia Fischer, Supply Storage & Distribution Director:
(cell) 251-455-9377; (home) 251-645-8605
shelter phone: 251-478-9743
771 Holcombe Ave.; Mobile, Alabama 36605
http://www.animalrescuemobile.org

*DISCLAIMER:
Information in all alerts is verified with original sources, to the best of our ability. We cannot assume responsibility for the consequences of its use. Call or email contacts at specific locations before going.
Grassroots Effort for Animals of the Storm
Kinship Circle  *  Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)




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