[ SHOWGSD-L ] What Matters
- From: "MARGERY GOLANT" <mgolant@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 23:27:20 -0400
In Florida, we had a brush with Katrina last Thursday and Friday. There is
damage to houses, some flooding, trees down, some with no power. All of the
gasoline for Florida comes from the Gulf refineries, so there is real
concern here that there will be no gas. There are long lines at the
stations, people are worried and irritable. Today after work I was topping
off my tank, happy to have a chance to pay $2.97 per gallon rather than to
have no gas at all. I was grumbling about the chaos at the gas station
while I waited my turn. The woman in the next car said to me "This is
heaven compared to New Orleans..." That was such a profound truth that
there was no possible comeback, and I was ashamed to have complained at all
- it all pales into insignificance compared to the situation in and near the
Mississippi Delta.
All Americans who are in a safe place out of reach of the disaster that is
Katrina watch with shock and horror what is happening in Louisiana and
Mississippi. Entire families trapped and drowned in their attics... people
stuck on the roads dying of dehydration, starvation, thirst....
What has happened to the dog people in New Orleans and Biloxi ? What has
happened to their dogs ? The nightmare is beyond grasping, beyond
imagining.
If you are not there and have no family or friends there, say your thanks
and prayers to whatever god you pray to, and think of the fact that you have
electricity, running water, food, that you are not swamped in filthy,
disease-ridden water, that your house is not destroyed, that your dogs are
safe and dry, that your family and friends are safe and dry. If you are not
there, find some way to help. They need EVERYTHING. Food, water, clothing,
medicine, diapers, dog food, foster homes, crates, blankets. You can't go
there - but you can send help. Please do - while you give thanks that you
are not there, and please pray for those who are trapped there.
Showgsd-l had been holding onto the last of the funds raised from last
year's Rescue Raffle in anticipation of the 2005 Hurricane season. It goes
without saying that all of what is left will be sent to assist in GSD Rescue
in Louisiana and Mississippi. While we are happy to contribute the List's
small, annual ad hoc effort to raise funds for rescue, which also results in
a good time evening for those who attend the List Party and Raffle, we are
so sorry that the need for rescue exists at all, and that the need is so
much greater now than the always huge need that is there always. There is
nothing we can possibly do that will be enough, no matter how much it is.
Please make sure to give thanks that you and yours are not there. Then,
please do what you can for those who are.
Earlier, several people posted information and details concerning rescues at
and near "ground zero" and rescue facilities. I am reposting those five
emails below for those who missed them, covering 8 different potential
sources of donations. Please feel free to add to this list - I am sure
there are many others. The facilities and volunteers need your help.
Donate to AGSRA, donate to the local groups and rescues of you choice.
Follow your preferences and inclinations, but please make sure to help.
There is no limit to what is needed, no point in a turf war about where to
send your donations - it is a bottmless pit of horror, need and desperation.
There is simply no limit to how much help they need from all of us.
Margery Golant
POTENTIAL RESCUE ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS
#1
-----Original Message-----
From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 4:28 PM
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Shelters and Rescues in Hurricane Areas
The Humane Society in Beaumont Texas has taken in over 100 dogs and other
animals from the hurricane areas that have been abandoned and asked the
Beaumont KC for support, who in turned also asked us, GSDC of Beaumont for
help.
I have contacted the feed store I buy food from who have taken several bags
of dog food and cat food to the shelter. We have bought and taken some
food
in also and John is contacting local businesses for support. The ones that
have come our way, so far we are managing to assist with. Anyone in the
Beaumont area wishing to assist, contact the Human Society direct and they
will
tell you what their further needs are. Anyone wishing to send financial
support can send to myself, care of the GSDC of Beaumont earmarked for
assistance
to hurricane animals in our area.
Contact me privately for address. Thank you.
Molly Snider
Secretary, GSDC of Beaumont
#2
From: Diane Roberts [mailto:dianeroberts.gsd@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 10:53 AM
To: dianeroberts.gsd@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Shelters and Rescues in Hurricane Areas
This is from the shelter check in on Petfinder and checking with some of the
GSD Rescues in the affected areas. I have not heard anything from the New
Orleans GSD Rescue but she lives on Lake Pontchartrain which is flooded and
has most likely not been able to get home.
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Anyone in their area that can help would be great:
Mississippi Animal Rescue League
4395 South Drive
Jackson, MS 39209
Phone: 601-969-1631
MS ARL is completely full with animals. They have no electricity, phones or
water at this point and are getting by on tubs and 55-gal drums that they
were able to fill with water prior to the storm. They are also staffing the
State Fair Grounds where they are caring for 147 animals from evacuees. They
are fine for food supply at this time but have a need for animal care
supplies (bowls, leashes...), water and manpower.
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North Louisiana German Shepherd Rescue
Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: (318) 251 3557
Email: nlgsdrescue@xxxxxxxxx
Is doing fine at this time but getting ready for dogs, asking for foster
homes
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Mid-South Shepherd Rescue, Inc.
P.O. Box 649
Southaven, MS
38671
Emial: pstidmon@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
They are asking for foster homes
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There is a shelter in Tenn that has had a wall wash away, they need to get
all animals out.
Jackson Madison County Humane Society in Jackson, TN, their building was
shifting and the dogs needed placing asap.
Jackson Madison County Humane Society
3107 Paul Coffman Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-5366
Email: jmc_humane_buddies@xxxxxxxxx
With all of the rain last night (and much more coming this week), the
building shifted again and the walls are literally falling down. 30 dogs
MUST be moved today or tomorrow and the remaining ones need to be moved
quickly!! PLEASE don't think this is an empty cry for help. This is a
scary, scary situation and could result in mass euthanasia if we cannot get
these dogs placed. There is absolutely no way all of these dogs can be
housed locally!
We can help with transporting if necessary. Please, please, please visit
the website (above) and look at those sweet faces! They need your help
now!! Spread the word to everyone you know. Please contact me directly at
731-217-6196 or mollibo@xxxxxxx if you have questions.
Thank you for taking your time to read this and please do whatever you can
to help even one of these sweet animals that did not ask to be put in this
situation!
Molli
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This is a start. Hope everyone is doing okay.
Diane Roberts
Tampa Bay German Shepherd Rescue
www,tampabaygsdrescue.org
#3
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[gulfcoast_rescue_n_transport] Pet shelter in Lafayette
I don't have time to spend on the internet finding and learning how to post
right now. Please just let all members know that we have opened a pet
shelter at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, right next to the Cajundome.
Evacuees may bring their pets their for housing. We have
PLENTY of food, water, crates, cages, bedding and newspaper. BUT the
owners are responsible for feeding, watering, walking and medicating their
own pets.
Interested parties may call Lafayette Parish Animal Control at 337-291-5644
for more information.
Also many area vets are accepting animals right now, until they fill up.
Get the Yellow Pages out!
Please help me to get this word out. I've been working non-stop!
THANKS!
Nancy Marcantel
ARF of LA
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
For links to Rescuer-Only Information and Documents, go to
http://www.foxterrierrescue.net/ftrlinks.html
#4
-----Original Message-----
From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Jeanne Marcovitz
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:26 PM
To: gsd list mail
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] relief fund
The Bayou Kennel Club in Monroe, La has established an account for Katrina
animal relief. It is at the Community Trust Bank 2995 Hwy 80W Calhoun, La.
71225 act#2071819
Jeanne Marcovitz
#5
-----Original Message-----
From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of EJDegen@xxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:16 PM
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Hurricane relief
From the AKC website:
Donations
In anticipation of the needs of the canine victims, we are accepting
monetary donations. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, you may
send it
to the AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund at the address below.
Contributions made to the AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund are used
to
immediately purchase needed equipment and supplies and deliver them
directly to contact
centers.
AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue - 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016-2401
* Contributions to the AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund can
also
be _made online_ (http://www.akc.org/affiliates/car/CSRfund.cfm) .
AKC/CAR is a permanent charitable fund which provides resources, support
and
other assistance to not-for-profit animal shelters and similar
not-for-profit organizations providing care for domestic animals orphaned or
displaced as
a result of natural or civil disasters.
In a message dated 8/28/2005 5:52:19 PM Central Daylight Time,
dianeroberts.gsd@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
To all interested in helping our GSD's after Hurricane Katrina.
I am Diane Roberts, a long time list member. As most of you know, I operate
Tampa Bay German Shepherd Rescue. My operations during the hurricanes of
last year as well as Andrew in the early '90s has given me some insight into
the issues that will face the breed rescues in the impacted area as well as
the surrounding areas.
The New Orleans GSD Rescue, Inc (501C-3) has evacuated all their dogs but
until they know if they will have homes themselves when this is over they
can't do anything. I will be in contact with them and keep the list
updated.
New Orleans German Shepherd Rescue
New Orleans, LA
Email: adoption@xxxxxxxxx
www.nogsr.org <outbind://52/www.nogsr.org>
They are already asking for long term foster homes (they have been the
godsend for the FL hurricanes as I have been able to keep families together
with their GSD's). New Orleans GSD Rescue works with the local Animal
Controls, Humane Societies and SPCA's which have evacuated their animals to
surrounding states (mostly TX) but will fill up rapidly.
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Margery Golant
mgolant@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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