• Texas: Raining Cats & Dogs / Animal Flood Aid
• Kansas: Animal Flood Rescue Launched
• Oklahoma: Residents Flee As Oily Floodwaters Close In
• California: Help For Animals In Angora Fire

7/4/07, From Red Cross — Sixteen counties in Texas, including Wilson, Williamson, Burnet, Hood and Llano, have been soaked by rain for days, and the rain is expected to continue. Access to flooded towns is not possible in some areas, power is out in others. Those who remain at home are urged to continue watching news and listening to radio, mindful that the call to evacuate could still come.

7/3/07, From kat5animalrescue@yahoo.com — Rain has not let up in Texas, yet authorities say animal aid is contained, with no more search and rescue needed. Red Cross and National Guard are in Texas to help residents. KAT 5 Animal Rescue has spoken with agencies in hardest hit Texas areas about animals. On 6/30/07, officials from Marble Falls, Forth Worth, Weatherford, Granbury and Austin said that for now, everything is under control.

• Contact Kat 5 Animal Rescue: 972-898-3300
  kat5animalrescue@yahoo.com


• Pet Spa Dog Trainer 911
  2010 Acton Hwy / Granbury, TX 76049
  817-326-6243
  Will board dogs in need of temp lodging, free of charge while guardians recover from the flood.


• Hood County Senior Center
  East Moore Street in Granbury
  817-573-5533
  Flood evacuee center that accepts companion animals, according to Hood County News Online.

• ADOPT-FOSTER FOR NOAH’S ARK SPCA/HUMANE SOCIETY
  Contact: 940-665-9800
  http://noahs-ark-care.org/
• VOLUNTEER FOR SUPPLIES TRANSPORT
  From Dallas area to Haltom City
  Contact Kat 5 Rescue: 972-898-3300
• DONATE CRITICAL ANIMAL SUPPLIES
  Contact Kat 5 For Details: 972-898-3300
  kat5animalrescue@yahoo.com
  - puppy food, any brand, 20 bags dry
  - dog food, 15 bags dry
  - cat litter, 15 bags
  - small plastic cat litter pans, fit in kennel, 20
  - cat food, 10 bags dry
  - kitten food, 10 bags dry, 20 cans wet
  - pee pads like used in rest homes, not disposable
  - nylon slip leashes, 15
  - dog collars, 20
  - 1-quart stainless steel cat bowls with ring clip, 20
  - 3-quart stainless steel bowls, 20
  - small sized cat beds, 25
  - rawhid dog chews
  - dog dewormer liquid D/120, 20 bottles
  - cat dewormer Praziquatal, 10 bottles
  - 12 oz case of Addams flea spray, for cats & dogs

• 3-day or more food supply in airtight, waterproof container + drinking water
• Bowls for food and water
• Current photos and physical description of each animal
• Medications, vaccination records and animal first aid kit
• Comfort items such as toys and blankets
• Small garbage bags
• DOGS: collar with ID tag, leash, harness and sturdy carrier large enough to use as sleeping area
• CATS: collar with ID tag, litter/pan and a sturdy carrier large enough for transport and temporary living area
• COMPLETE ANIMAL DISASTER KIT & PREPAREDNESS TIPS

Up to 20 inches of rain fell on southeast Kansas. The National Guard was called in for rescue in some areas. Other areas are nearly unreachable by road. Adding to the flood hazard is an oil pipe rupture near Coffeyville. Environmental Protection Agency is responding to that situation.

7/4/07, From kat5animalrescue@yahoo.com — KAT 5 Animal Rescue & KARE, in a joint effort, are headed to Kansas to rescue animals endangered by recent flooding and oil spill.

• VOLUNTEER
  Contact Kat 5 Rescue: 972-898-3300, kat5animalrescue@yahoo.com
  HSMAT training preferable due to chemical spill.
  Animal rescuers, caregivers, vets, vet techs
• FOSTERS AND SHELTERS NEEDED
  To temporarily house animal flood victims
• DONATE FUNDS
  For supplies, gas, transports. Kat 5 is a nonprofit.
  CHECKS (no supplies here): KAT 5 Rescue
  2807 Allen St. #790 / Dallas, TX 75204
  PAYPAL: kat5animalrescue@yahoo.com
• DONATE NEEDED ANIMAL SUPPLIES
  Contact Kat 5 For Details: 972-898-3300
  kat5animalrescue@yahoo.com
  - respirator masks
  - scuba tanks with air
  - John boat
  - gas cards
  - kennels
  - leashes
  - cat litter
  - tents/buildings
  - dog, cat, bird and rabbit food

7/3/07, PET RESCUE LAUNCHED IN FLOODED COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS KOTV — More than 200 homes are underwater in Coffeyville, Kansas, plus a large oil spill coated everything with slimy, smelly goo. As waters recede, many are still unable to get back into homes to check damage. People aren’t the only ones coping with floods and oil. Carl and Nona Pendleton are most worried about their cats, Kitten and Cuddles, left behind during a quick evacuation… Code 3 Pet Rescue goes door to door to rescue animals. Coffeyville’s flooding is complicated by 42,000 gallons of oil that spilled into Verdigris River. "Toxins in the water are extremely dangerous to animals," said Kay Mayfield, Code 3 Pet Rescue. "When they don’t have water, they drink flood water or eat something contaminated in flood water"

Heavy rainfall began the floods in Lawton and have expanded to Tulsa, Bartlesville and other parts of northern Oklahoma. While evacuations continue, state and local authorities along with non-governmental organizations coordinate efforts to respond… State officials warn people to avoid oily water swirling through town. Dogs rescued from flooded homes are covered with oil.

7/3/07, Oklahoma, AP — Hundreds of residents fled northeastern Oklahoma homes with all they could carry as floodwaters pushed downstream. The Verdigris River river flowed, with thick crude oil from a 42,000-gallon spill at a Kansas refinery oil, toward a reservoir that supplies water to several cities. Torrential downpours led to flash floods and vehicle rescues in East Texas. In northeast Oklahoma, the Neosho River overtopped, forcing at least 300 Miami residents to evacuate. Another 200-300 homes may have to be evacuated before the water recedes…

El Dorado County Animal Control Triage For Companion Animals Affected By Angora Fire — The shelter has room for 16 dogs, plus cages and crates for plenty of cats. Animal Control officers will rescue animals if people provide address, description of pet, tag ID and any other pertinent information to help locate animals.

• 1120 Shakori Drive / Off State Rte 89 in Meyers
  Contact: 530-577-1766
  People who find/rescue pets may take them to the shelter.


• Some motels allow pets and others have loosened restrictions:
  - Value Inn & Cloud 9 Weddings, Lake Tahoe Blvd
  - Holiday Inn Express
  - Inn at Heavenly
  - Motel 6
  - Inn By The Lake

• 1221 Emerald Bay Road, behind Snowshoe Thompson Ski Rental between D and E streets at the "Y"
  Contact: 530-542-2857
  Emergency animal supplies available. Donations accepted.


• SUPPLIES NEEDED:
  - cat litter and pans
  - flat oval crate pads
  - towels
  - name-brand dry cat and dog food
• FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED:
  Especially for kittens.
  Contact: 530-542-2857