ARNO Cofounder Jane Garrison
Dear Animal Rescue New Orleans Friend,3/1/06 ~ I, along with David Meyer and Pia Salk, started Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) on October 1, 2005 as Lamar Dixon closed down. We could not imagine an end to rescue ops with so many animals still alive in homes and on streets. So despite arrest threats, ARNO formed to continue Katrina rescue. Below are some of the incredible triumphs. Please scroll through entire letter for exciting news near end.
Miracles Seen
- From Oct-Dec 2005 we rescued 2,000+ animals. All would have died if ARNO hadn't stuck around. They are animals like Bubbles, collapsed in a bathtub after 7 weeks alone in a closed home. She was a shadow when found, as if she'd evaporate rather than die. Bubbles could not raise her head or stand… Today, Bubbles is a beautiful dog!
- ARNO worked through the list of 5,000+ addresses where known animals were stranded. We searched (and rescued) our way down the entire list.
- ARNO mapped and managed a food/water program to sustain roaming animals over 650 sq. miles in Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes. To date, volunteers replenish 2800 active feeding stations.
- In Jan 2006 we united with Best Friends at Celebration Station. ARNO coordinated trapping, rescue and shelter-in-place while Best Friends oversaw animal sheltering, adoption and relocation.
- January: Trapped 300 dogs, 200+ puppies and 610 cats!
- ARNO's amazing reunion team helped bring hundreds of animals and their people together again. Nine cats rejoined their families in just the past two weeks.
Original ARNO Leaders
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Cofounders: Jane Garrison, Pia Salk, David Meyer
Nat'l Volunteer Coordinators: Kate Danaher, Brenda Shoss
Supplies: Colleen Kessler
Food/Water Assignments Director: Brenda Shoss
Ground Food/Water Program: Cadi Schiffer
Food/Water Maps & Data Management: Kim Johnson
Food/Water Assignment Spread Sheets: Judie Mancuso
On-Site General Admin Director: Jessica Higgins
Administrative Coordinator: Bettina Rosmarino
Cat Trapping & TNR, Trapping Requests: Sharon Secovich
Dog Trapping: Jessica Higgins
Emergency Trapping (sick, injured, pregnant): Jane Garrison
Reunion Coordinators: Liz Dubuis, Rose Moonwater
Reunion Consultant: Donna Schwender, Stealth Volunteers
Lost Dogs: Sharon Secovich
Lost Cats: Liz Dubuis
Lost Animals: Anita Wollison, No Animal Left Behind
Dead End Guardian Searches: Bettina Rosmarino
Webmaster: Rose Moonwater
Projects: Sharon Secovich
We Can't Give Up On Animals
ARNO has made monumental strides in New Orleans, but sadly, much work lies ahead. Animals still wander non-repopulated areas. Dogs and cats breed faster than we can trap them. Some returning NOLA residents shoot or poison animals. And now we face a new problem: Structures where animals find refuge are increasingly boarded up, many slated for demolition. Animals live in the buildings and trailer parks that will get bulldozed. Clearly, Katrina animal victims still need ARNO.
Imagine If ARNO Suddenly Stopped
How many more kittens and puppies would be born? How many animals would starve to death without refilled food/water stations? How many would die locked inside boarded-up homes? How many would perish if bulldozers demolish trailer parks before we trap them? We can't let this happen.
Exciting News!
2/1/06 ~ We held a meeting in New Orleans to recruit residents for ARNO's shift from national to local leadership. Nearly 200 people showed up! Despite their own grave losses, they came to help animals. These people are heroes.
3/1/06 ~ Animal Rescue New Orleans shifts to a locally run organization. Many of you have come to know Jane, Pia, David, Brenda, Kate, Bettina, Judie, Cadi, Jessica…and more ARNO coordinators. Now resident-run ARNO assumes our roles. We've provided info and materials for resident-ARNO to continue food/water, rescue, and TNR programs. (Brenda even assembled a 50-page ARNO Manual with forms and guidelines for Katrina-related animal issues we faced). Resident-run ARNO is devoted to a better future for New Orleans animals – one that exceeds pre-hurricane conditions and gives animals every chance possible.
How You Can Help
Local ARNO coordinators already deal with personal stress in the aftermath of storms. Let's make running ARNO as easy as possible for them! Please become an official member of ARNO to show your support. My goal is to alleviate financial pressure for many months so local leaders can focus on helping animals in need. Will you please send a donation to show the new locally run ARNO that we support them? Just imagine losing everything – your animals (in many cases), your home, your car and your job – and then rescuing homeless animals while rebuilding your own life. It is a daunting task. Please help them help the animals.
Send a donation to:
Animal Rescue New Orleans
1219 Coliseum Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Thank you so much for all of your support! For the animals,
Jane Garrison, Cofounder, Animal Rescue New Orleans
ARNO has made monumental strides in New Orleans, but sadly, much work lies ahead. Animals still wander non-repopulated areas. Dogs and cats breed faster than we can trap them. Some returning NOLA residents shoot or poison animals. And now we face a new problem: Structures where animals find refuge are increasingly boarded up, many slated for demolition. Animals live in the buildings and trailer parks that will get bulldozed. Clearly, Katrina animal victims still need ARNO.
Imagine If ARNO Suddenly Stopped
How many more kittens and puppies would be born? How many animals would starve to death without refilled food/water stations? How many would die locked inside boarded-up homes? How many would perish if bulldozers demolish trailer parks before we trap them? We can't let this happen.
Exciting News!
2/1/06 ~ We held a meeting in New Orleans to recruit residents for ARNO's shift from national to local leadership. Nearly 200 people showed up! Despite their own grave losses, they came to help animals. These people are heroes.
3/1/06 ~ Animal Rescue New Orleans shifts to a locally run organization. Many of you have come to know Jane, Pia, David, Brenda, Kate, Bettina, Judie, Cadi, Jessica…and more ARNO coordinators. Now resident-run ARNO assumes our roles. We've provided info and materials for resident-ARNO to continue food/water, rescue, and TNR programs. (Brenda even assembled a 50-page ARNO Manual with forms and guidelines for Katrina-related animal issues we faced). Resident-run ARNO is devoted to a better future for New Orleans animals – one that exceeds pre-hurricane conditions and gives animals every chance possible.
How You Can Help
Local ARNO coordinators already deal with personal stress in the aftermath of storms. Let's make running ARNO as easy as possible for them! Please become an official member of ARNO to show your support. My goal is to alleviate financial pressure for many months so local leaders can focus on helping animals in need. Will you please send a donation to show the new locally run ARNO that we support them? Just imagine losing everything – your animals (in many cases), your home, your car and your job – and then rescuing homeless animals while rebuilding your own life. It is a daunting task. Please help them help the animals.
Send a donation to:
Animal Rescue New Orleans
1219 Coliseum Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Thank you so much for all of your support! For the animals,
Jane Garrison, Cofounder, Animal Rescue New Orleans
Animal Rescue New Orleans
504-571-1900
271 Plauche Street
New Orleans, LA 70123
Directions To ARNO
504-571-1900
271 Plauche Street
New Orleans, LA 70123
Directions To ARNO
- I-10 East to Clearview, go south.
- Travel awhile, then right on Jefferson Hwy-W. Turn is past Airline Highway 61. A McDonalds with a blown-out sign at corner.
- Right on Edwards.
- Left on Plauche St. Then a hard right
on to Plauche Ct. - Warehouse on right.
Orange sign on door:
Animal Rescue New Orleans
One Person. One Day. Make A Difference!
It's Not Over And ARNO Needs You…Volunteer For ARNO
- Out-Of-Town Volunteers:
Send info below to Robin Beaulieu - Resident Food/Water Volunteers:
Email Susan Blackwell
- full name and organization (if applicable)
- street, city, state, zip
- cell/land phones, email address
- briefly describe experience with animals
- arrive/depart dates
- Humane Trapper Volunteers:
Email Robin Beaulieu, 504-913-2328
- full name and organization (if applicable)
- street, city, state, zip
- cell/land phones, email address
- briefly describe experience with animals
- can you bring your own equipment?
- state geographic areas you'd like to trap in.
- have you trapped for arno before?
- arrive/depart dates
- Type ARNO VOLUNTEER in subject line.
Resident-Run ARNO Procedure
- Louisiana Residents
Contact Susan Blackwell for food/water assignment.
sblackw8@yahoo.com, 504-218-5090
Attend one orientation meeting.
Every Saturday, between 7:00am and 1:00pm
At Plauche Street Warehouse
Please work within your assigned section so animals are fed reliably. If you change sections, notify Susan. If you don't, the animals suffer because we no longer have an accurate record of coverage. - All Volunteers
Attend one orientation meeting:
Every Saturday, between 7:00am and 1:00pm
ARNO Plauche Street Warehouse
271 Plauche Street
Harahan, Louisiana 70123
Cross street is Edwards, off of Jefferson Highway. - Humane Trapper Volunteers
Attend one training prior to work in the field. Your session will be scheduled to coincide with your arrival.
Volunteer Lodging Options
Stay At New ARNO- Site open for lodging on Tue, 1/31/06.
- Bring bedding (cot, sleeping bag, air mattress, tent).
- Electricity, bathrooms available. No showers.
- Small kitchenette, but no meals served.
- Travel self-sustaining.
Resident "Foster Homes" For Volunteers
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ARNO set up resident-home lodging for out-state volunteers.
Contact: Robin Beaulieu, 504-913-2328
Hotels Volunteers Told Us About
- Days Inn, Harvey - 504-366-8531 / $99, reasonable if sharing room
- Quality Inn, Gretna - 504-366-8531 / $112, two beds
- The Whitney - 504-581-4222 / 610 Poydras St, at Camp and Poydras
- Wyndham New Orleans - 504-566-7006
- Chateau Hotel - 504-524-9636 / 1001 Chartres Street, NOLA
- Joe & Flo's Candlelight Hostel, French Quarter / $25, 1 person
1129 N. Robertson Street, New Orleans - Louisiana Youth Hostels & Backpacker Lodging
- Hostels in New Orleans, Louisiana
Vacation Rental By Owner
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NOLA Directory. Some as low as $75 nightly. Inexpensive if shared.
Donate To ARNO
- Give Online
- Give By Mail: 1219 Coliseum Street / New Olreans, LA 70130
- Gift Cards: petsmart.com or petco.com
- iGive: Shop at major stores with 26% of your purchase for ARNO!
NOLA ARNO Contacts
Executive DirectorCharlotte Bass Lilly, ARNO: 504-571-1900
Volunteer Coordinator/Shelter Manager
Robin Beaulieu, 504-913-2328
Food/Water Assignments Director
Susan Blackwell, 504-218-5090
Ground Food/Water Co-Directors
Teresa Baker, 504-914-6512
Kelly Jenkins, 504-858-6886, 504-894-8590
Plaquemines Parish Coordinator
Ramona Billot, 504-606-3116, 504-393-7432
Supplies & Fundraising Coordinator
Melissa Cruse, 504-908-6068, 504-831-7594
Cat Trapping Admin/Requests
Leigh Schmitt, 504-571-1900
Provide location, animal details, your name/phone.
Emergency Trapping (pregnant, sick, injured)
Leigh Schmitt, 504-485-3671
List location, animal description, contact name/phone. Add details, i.e., limping, bleeding, pregnant, kittens present, etc.
Cat Trapping/TNR Coordinators
Celeste Gilbert DVM, 504-202-7503
Beth Rota
Dog Trapping Coordinator, Interim
Robin Beaulieu, 504-913-2328
Reunion Coordinator
Robin Beaulieu, 504-913-2328
Reunion Consultants
Liz Dubuis (National ARNO), 214-632-3943
Donna Schwender (Stealth Volunteers)
607-589-7231, 607-589-7231
Searching For Lost Companion Animals
Anita Wollison (No Animal Left Behind)
302-668-8614