We have received the following alert from Brenda Shoss of the Kinship Circle - on behalf of Animal Rescue New Orleans. Best Friends is working with these grassroots groups, and is helping to care for the animals being rescued and to place them in foster homes.
If you'd like to volunteer with the Kinship Circle, read the following carefully and send an e-mail to them at info@kinshipcircle.org, with a copy to kathim@bestfriends.org.
Thanks for helping!
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I am Brenda Shoss, of Kinship Circle, helping coordinate Animal Rescue New Orleans with Jane Garrison and David Meyer. We have been sending volunteers and supplies to animal rescue units across the storm states. Yesterday, for example, one of our rescuers discovered Bingo, a dog so desperate for water he'd crawled into a bathtub. Too weak to haul his little body out, he could not lift his head or stand. But he is alive and now under veterinary care. Please let the tremendous wills inspire you to travel to New Orleans as soon as you can. We plan to stay active through end of November.
IF YOU CAN COME, PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO info@kinshipcircle.org and indicate that you were sent by Best Friends. (If you have already sent this, DO NOT SEND AGAIN)
*Your full name / Name of organization (if applicable)
*Full street address, including city and state
*Cell phone, land phone, email
*Brief description of experience with animals, including professional, rescue, shelter, etc.
*Dates you can be in New Orleans for animal rescue
*Type "HURRICANE VOLUNTEER" in the subject line of email.
RESCUE CONTACTS: Jane Garrison: 843-343-8887, JaneGarrison@comcast.net
David Meyer: 310-897-6546
Holly: 757-641-4527
Rob Stone: 253-307-0969
Pia Salk: 323-899-4160
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS:
- Fly into New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
- Rent a van, if possible, with room for supplies.
- Attend 7:30 am daily meeting (location listed below)
LODGING/SHOWERS/BATH/FOOD:
- Some volunteers are staying in a few local homes or sleeping in their vehicles.
- Bring your own tent to camp on parking lot/small fenced yard we have secured. Camping area is alongside property at 1585 Magazine Street. You'll see an empty building that says Star Nails and Hair.
- Showers and food (to purchase) are available just outside New Orleans. Jane is trying to get porta-potties on site. Bring plenty of bottled water for drinking and "sponge baths."
VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
Ideal people are willing to stay at least a week and be self sufficient.
SUGGESTED PERSONAL SUPPLIES LIST
* current Hepatitis vaccinations (Hepatitis A most important)
* current Tetanus shot
* pepper spray
* hand sanitizer
* alcohol and hydrogen peroxide
* insect repellent
* sunscreen 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 (for coverage, but lightweight), eye protection (sunglasses)
* cases of dust/surgical masks
* 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
Come prepared to camp:
tent, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot
More frequently asked questions:
http://savinglives.1-800-save-a-pet.com/site/PageServer?pagename=KatrinaFAQforVolunteering
MORNING MEETINGS - 7:30 am
Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street; New Orleans, LA 70130
Each team is given a map at the morning meeting, and comes back by 4.30 p.m. with animals rescued.
Animals unable to survive transport are brought to:
SE Veterinary Specialists, 504-219-0444
400 N. Causeway; Metarie, Louisiana
Other animals dropped off at Southern Animal Foundation no later than 4:30 pm are transported to Best Friends in Tylertown, MS. (Volunteers are also needed for these daily transports.)
Volunteers also go around the city to set up feeding stations. Most animals come out after the sun goes down.
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GRASSROOTS EFFORT
FOR ANIMALS OF THE STORM
KINSHIP CIRCLE
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)
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)
