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Alexandra, LA - Broken Down Dogs needs help transporting
Broken Down Dogs in Alexandria needs help transporting Reply to: anon-97449750@craigslist-dot-org Date: 2005-09-14, 9:06AM CDT Source: http://neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/97449750.html PLEASE CROSSPOST!!!! Broken Down Dogs, a rescue group in Alexandria, LA just north of Baton Rouge, needs help with transporting dogs currently in their rescue program to groups outside of LA. This will open up room at their facility when Katrina pets are released to rescue groups after the holding period. Please call them if you can help. Their phone number IS working and you can leave a message, but they're having trouble calling out so you may have to keep trying. If you are a LICENSED rescue in the Baton Rouge area, you may want to drop by. They are located in Alexandria, LA -- which looks like about 40 miles or so NW of Baton Rouge. The phone number is 318-443-0081.
More info on Gonzales
More info on Gonzales Reply to: anon-97498175@craigslist-dot-org Date: 2005-09-14, 12:23PM CDT Source: http://neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/97498175.html PLEASE CROSSPOST!!! I just got back from Gonzales and have gotten a lot of questions about logistics of getting there, etc so I thought I would try to pass along some information. FIRST THING, before you plan you're entire trip try to confirm that Gonzales will still be up and running when you're there. My impression was Gonzales was a SHORT TERM solution -- maybe through the first week of October or so -- but I could be wrong. I flew into Baton Rouge (which is definitely the closest airport to Gonzales). The airport there is pretty small so it's very easy to find everything. I had the help desk (located in baggage claim) make an announcement when I arrived asking if anyone needed a ride to Gonzales -- no takers but at least there's a way to announce you need a ride or have empty space. Don't depend on there being rides to Gonzales, though. And I'm sure a taxi ride could get kind of expensive. The rental cars are RIGHT there. Amazing. (I usually work in LA, so I'm used to offsite rentals.) My rental car was around $50 a day but I also used it as my "deluxe" hotel room. Gas was plentiful. In fact it was cheaper than I've been paying ($2.69 or so a gallon). Gonzales is an easy (all interstate) trip from Baton Rouge. I got directions from the help desk. Roads are fine -- at least in that part of LA. It took me about 35-45 minutes there although the trip BACK to Baton Rouge took 1.5 hours so traffic is unpredictable. So here's where I was surprised. After seeing all the pictures of the destruction in NO, I was prepared to see the same in Baton Rouge/Gonzales. Not so. Everything is open. My cell phone worked periodically (although people could not call IN to my phone). I passed a huge WalMart along the way and the exit at Gonzales (for the Lamar Dixon Expo) actually has a high end outlet center (Bass, Nike, etc) as well as Chili's, STARBUCKS, Wendy's, other fast food, etc. So trust me, you'll be fine. The Expo center is about a mile or so from the interstate. You're going to get off I10 and go TOWARDS the outlet center/Starbucks (which will be on your right). The Lamar Dixon drive is clearly marked on your left. In terms of how you can help, I highly recommend setting up exactly what and who you'll be working with BEFORE you go -- especially if you're going to Gonzales. Just keep watching the posting on Craigslist for needed areas/volunteers. Today there are a lot of postings for the areas south of Baton Rouge/NO. I believe it. Most of the national groups are so focused in NO at this point (and definitely still needed there) that I have no doubt that the smaller areas/towns are really hurting. But I'm sure the needs will change daily. Depending on where help is needed, go to Mapquest and see what kind of drive it is from Gonzales. The New Orleans airport could be open any day for full airline traffic, so it could be better to fly in there to reach some areas. Gonzales has showers set up (in Barn 5) as well as showers in the a couple of the restroom buildings. I didn't even realize it until my second day there. There's also electricity. I couldn't find a room ANYWHERE at the time, so I slept in my car. There was a lot of talk about the owner not allowing tents on property anymore, where to sleep, etc, so you DEFINITELY need to check in with someone on site closer to when you arrive. I got the impression the situation could change any minute. I've also seen a posting for a campsite on Pasado's Safe Haven website. If you're working just at the shelter in Gonzales you need to bring COMFORTABLE shoes. I can NOT emphasize that enough. The floors are all cement and even the natural areas are mostly rocks. It's hot and humid. VERY hot and humid. So prepare accordingly. Although is DOES get very pleasant at night (mid 60s). If you're in the field most of the folks were still strongly recommending boots. There's also a small hospitality tent with drinks, water, snacks, etc but don't rely on it. Everything may be used up by the time you get there. You might want to stop at a store on your way in just to get some water, snacks, etc. But again, fast food is only a mile or so away. I would also DISCOURAGE you bringing any donations except wire crates if you have them -- OR what's posted by the groups closer to your arrival. There are TONS and TONS of pet food flats not to mention mounds of other kind of supplies. But again, watch the internet sites if there's a call for something specific needed closer to your arrival. Overall I'm really glad I went but I do hope that the site has become more organized than when I was there. I'm sure it has. It was getting better every day. If I go back, though, I personally will focus on the small towns. It just seemed like Gonzales had plenty of people -- too many I thought -- and a whole heap of red tape. I personally found it very frustrating. But everyone there is killing themselves to help. It's great to see. Good luck on your own experience. You'll be glad you went -- and you're desperately needed -- just make sure you have a plan first.
The Plight Of Animals In New Orleans
The Plight Of Animals In New Orleans Date: 2005-09-14, 3:12PM CDT Source: http://neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/97544828.html This is what is happening in New Orleans, folks. Please make some phone calls to your elected represetatives and to the White House and Lousiana governor. Contact info at the bottom of the story. REPORT FROM NEW ORLEANS I have been in contact with the New Mexico National Guard that has been assigned to southern Plaquemines Parish (Which is south of New Orleans)- and they are in dire need of help with the animals down there. Thousands of dogs, cats, goats, horses, cows, & other livestock are dropping dead or stumbling around everywhere. This area had most of the people evacuated because it was expecting a direct hit from the hurricane (Which, it got- by the amount of devistation evident in the area). So they actually left earlier than what has been seen on the news covering New Orleans. So you can imagine how long those animals have been alone. People were not counting on being away from their farms and homes for so long- so of course any food or water they left was long gone. To compound the problem, there has been little to no outside help coming in to these communities. Since the towns are "unincoproated" and are literally just houses along the main highways, there hasn't been alot of coverage of what is going on. The NM National Guard reports small shelters with red cross and FEMA people, that although are very nice, dont have enough manpower to help with animal rescues. (Many of the guardsmen have taken it upon themselves to help the animals when they can, taking them down off of roofs- giving them their own MRE's and drinking water when they are out on missions). But much more help is needed!!! They report of literally hundreds of dogs many of them beagles, healers, and other hunting or hearding types of dogs are wandering around helpless, homeless, starving and looking for water and companionship. They keep trying to jump into the military trucks and go with the soliders, or they are stuck on roofs of homes and can't get down because the storm serge went up so high then receeded quickly. In addition there are several other factors- such as homes along the coast being non existant- because the were literally torn to pieces by the storm. These animals are wandering around in sun because there are no trees, or sheds or houses, when the guardsmen drive by and stop, the dogs run the trucks to trying to cool down by hiding underneath. The landscape has been completely leveled and everything down in some areas is covered with oil, including many of the animals. They have witnessed some of these animal starting to suffer what appears to be the sideeffects of toxicity, starvation and dehydration. They say its like looking at animals dealing with large oil tanker spills off the coasts of alaska - (you can picture all the people having to repeatedly wash the animals to get the oil off- which is what needs to be done here). In addition, livestock such as cows, goats (horses too) are trying to eat the grass which even though appears clean, has a coating of oil and chemicals on it ( its slick to the touch)- so some are starving with ribs and bones showing- others are drooling at the mouth. They have gone to farms that have a few buildings still standing and have been greeted not only by livestock, but also by deer that have come up to them to drink water that they poured into buckets. When they unwrapped MRE's to feed a goat and a cat- they said they were suddenly surrounded by like 30 cats coming out of a barn. They have been able to take a few dogs into some of the "towns" and they are being fostered at the local red cross shelters and hospitals, but there is no room for them and no food to feed the animals. The reason I am writing to explain all of this in detail is that I am hoping that this information gets passed on because of the complexity of the animal rescues needed. There is a need for people perhaps environamentalist that have animal oil spill experince. Agriculture people that have knowledge of livestock and farm animals that can perhaps evaluate and evacute some of the animals (unfortunately I am afraid many of the cows in the southern area aren't going to make it , so they need to be able to decide which animals to prioritize and save). I am hoping this information will be passed on to different agriculture colleges and organizations, so that they can send people with trucks and trailers to help get some of these animals out. I also hope that this information gets passed on to other animal rescue organizations so that someone will perhaps "Offically"organize this rescue effort- or at least act a the head of co-ordination. I know many of the shelters are overwhelmed, which is another reason I was hoping maybe an agriculture college could spearhead this. So anyone with connections or ties to these people please pass on the information. At the very least lets try to get some hay and water out to the livestock, and bring in some pet carriers to get some of these dogs and cats out of there. The last important bit of info and why time is crucial is that most of the NM National Guard that has been assigned to that region will be leaving monday and tuesday of next week. These are the people on the ground doing most of the leg work in that region- so they know where the animals are. Also they have the road clearing equipment to help get into inaccessable places. It would be benefitial if at all possible to have someone go and talk to them before they leave. I know many of them would be willing to go out and help you if you ask- and got it cleared through their commanders, the police or red cross in that area. I have gotten the impression that there is alot less red tape- and more cooperation going on there, than you have seen on the news in other places. Pretty much you can just walk up to someone and ask them to help and they will either lend a hand or direct you to the right place- where you will get the help you need. The last bit of good news is that they have said almost every animal they have seen is friendly.The key to finding them is just driving up to each of the houses and getting off and walking around. I have been told that almost each house has an animal and you just need to walk around a bit outside of it talking loudly and they will come up and greet you. (Plus they have cleared the main roads in much of that area so that its accessable to most vehicles). These animals are just waiting to be rescued- so please pass on the word and lets see if we can help out. they shouldn't die just because the area isn't getting news coverage! ________________________________________ Louisiana Governor: 1-866-310-7617 225-342-0991 225-342-7015 225-925-1938 LA Governor FAX 1-225-237-5655 and 225-342-7099 White House: (202) 456-1111 White House fax (202) 456-2461 White House email comments@whitehouse.gov Dick Cheney email vice_president@whitehouse.gov Key points when calling: Ask the government to commit military boats and manpower to the rescue effort TODAY, before more animals die. Ask them for more shelter facilities to be set up in Louisiana NOW, and for them to be staffed with vets from state and federal agricultural programs.
Mandeville, LA, Emergency Vet Clinic Opens
Mandeville, LA, Emergency Vet Clinic Opens - transport volunteers & donations needed To: LouisianaDogCatRescu@yahoogroups-dot-com From: "Gina" <gep25nla@yahoo-dot-com> Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:26:33 -0000 Subject: Mandeville Vet's Office Open Forwarded Message Hello to all - Just talked to Deb Mauterer, and will be speaking with her again very soon. AKC was on the other line. You all are real angels, and it is an honor to be witness to the outpouring of concern and compassion. What's going on: Help is arriving! There are vets and supplies coming in. I came home to over $2,000.00 in checks and PayPal payments! More has been promised. Those monies are going right out to her today. John has opened up an account there for people to send directly to her. Deb will get me that information asap. All the banks only have one branch open, and there are long lines. (just like for everything else!). Please hold off on supplies for now. Deb spent hours yesterday unloading literally thousands of pounds of dog food, and over a thousand pounds of cat litter. She is having to spend a lot of time unloading, storing and distributing supplies. Stuff like dog food, blankets, cat litter, etc. are better sent directly to the shelters. She came in yesterday to the OR filled with dog food, and had to get it all out to do surgery. : ) Please help get the word out on where her clinic is located. Many people do not know they are there, and up and running. Address below. Communications are obviously still a big problem. They are an emergency clinic, not a shelter. Unfortunately, they do not have the facilities to board strays and lost dogs. The space they do have is for the hospitalized animals. They are providing emergency care for injuries and illnesses to anyone who brings in pets. They are treating regardless of ability to pay. They are happy to donate time and talent, however - things like plates to repair broken bones - they really need help paying for that sort of thing. They have a boat! She will be going in today to rescue animals, triage, and treat those who need it. Needed are people with vans filled with crates, to help transport animals. She spends the end of every day treating the search and rescue dogs. Funds are still the most desperately needed thing we can provide. For example, one of the plates she used yesterday to repair a broken leg cost them $400.00 - that's entirely out of their pocket, and the pocket is pretty much empty. The techs and staff have all been working for free, and they have their own families and needs to provide for. Some are single moms, most are displaced and homeless now. They are doing a million little things - as simple as providing meals for whoever comes in (she cooked a big pot of jambalaya yesterday), to taking in deceased animals and having them cremated. Her compassion and strength is an inspiration to us all. She was down to giving away her personal dog crates, but now has a good supply. So, please get the word out on the clinic location, and what they are providing. I will send more information as I get it - Thanks! Clinic address: Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center (an emergency clinic, not a shelter) 2611 Florida St Mandeville, LA 70448 985-626-4862 NOTE: Mandeville is on the north edge of Lake Pontchartrain, off I-12, between Hammond and Slidell, 72 miles east of Baton Rouge. Lauren Ogburn Sunbay English Cockers Sunbay@comcast-dot-net
If your rescue/shelter needs supplies
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:51:30 -0000 From: "becknforan" <becknforan@yahoo-dot-com> Subject: If your rescue/shelter needs supplies Here is the link to request them from Petsmart, which is donating free supplies and equipment. They are taking requests via the IFAW website. http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=143710 You can also request directly from Petsmart--here is contact info from their website: Animal welfare agencies seeking donations in support of hurricane disaster relief efforts, call PetSmart Charities at 1-800-423-PETS or email info@petsmartcharities-dot-org. Please note that PetSmart Charities will work directly with the agencies involved.
Lamar Dixon Shelter Gonzales LA
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:50:57 -0000 From: "mslib5" <mslib5@yahoo-dot-com> Subject: Lamar Dixon Shelter Gonzales LA If you are from New Orleans and have reported a pet to be rescued and you haven't heard anything, you should go to the Lamar Dixon Animal Shelter in Gonzales. There are thousands of animals there. The rescuers have not yet contacted the owners, nor posted pictures of these pets. My daughter has been there for two days trying to find her cat, but she isn't there...but there are so many animals there waiting for their owners to find them. They are coming from the rescuers.
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