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Animal
House Folly
Farm Blog
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Scenes of stranded animals swimming in the bacterial cess pool that was once New Orleans have touched the hearts of pet owners around the world. Although not everyone can venture into the disaster area to rescue abandoned animals there are many ways ordinary animal lovers can help in what must count as one of the worst natural disasters to ever hit the US. NAHERC VOLUNTEERS WANTED The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is looking for volunteers to assist in recovery efforts. If you are a veterinarian, veterinary technician or assistant or vet student email EmergencyVMO@aphis.usda.gov with the subject line “New NAHERC Volunteer”. FOSTER HOMES NEEDED Homes
are needed for pets
from the Parker Coliseum Regional Animal Shelter whose owners
are
temporarily unable to care for them. ASPCA IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS The
American Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals is looking for
volunteers willing to take animals for foster or adoption, or to
collect donations and supplies. EQUINE RESCUE If
you can provide equine transport or equine shelter the Louisiana
Veterinary Medical Association wants your help HSUS CALLS FOR HELP IN MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA The HSUS Disaster Animal Response Teams
(DART) need help cleaning kennels, feeding and watering, walking dogs, and
keeping their emergency shelters running. ORGANISATIONS PROVIDING RELIEF SERVICES The American Society For The Prevention of
Cruelty To Animals American Kennel Club International Fund For Animal Welfare Noah’s Wish Alley Cat Allies, Inc. Alley Cat Rescue, Inc. American Humane Association Humane Society of the United States Louisiana SPCA Mississippi Animal Rescue League Animal Defense League United Animal Nations Best Friends Animal Society Lone Star Equine Rescue Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc National Horse Protection Coalition United States Equestrian Federation DISASTER PLANNING FOR YOU AND YOUR PETS Emergency Pet
Preparedness Pets and
Disaster: Be Prepared Barnyard Animal Rescue Plan Saving The
Whole Family Hurricane
Preparedness Pet Plan Disaster
Planning BEWARE THE FRAUDSTERS! Unfortunately the Katrina tragedy has also brought out many fraudsters and scammers soliciting donations. To avoid being conned always donate to recognised charities and don’t respond to unsolicited emails requesting money. If you suspect fraudulent activities you can file a complaint at www.ic3.gov ©Jen Longshaw
2001-2006 Please do not copy in any manner, print or electronic,
without permission from the author.
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