Animal Rescue Alerts 10-30-2005

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Sunday October 30, 2005

Mission Katrina: MuttShack Needs Volunteers NOW!

From: Kinship Circle 
To: 5 Katrina Animal Rescue 
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 2:53 PM
Mission Katrina: MuttShack Needs Volunteers NOW!

10/30/05: Mission Katrina - MuttShack Needs Volunteers NOW!

We desperately need volunteers at our command center in New Orleans.

MuttShack Mission Katrina: To provide loving care and shelter for pets who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. To find their guardians and reunite them with their families wherever they may be now, or have them released to loving new forever families. MuttShack is a registered 501(c)3 and 509(a)1 volunteer charitable foundation.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT:

MUTTSHACK LOCATION
Lake Castle School
8400 Hayne Blvd. (at corner of Crowder & Hayne)
East New Orleans, Louisiana 70127
I-10 East (from Superdome), 
  Exit at Crowder Left towards Levy, On the corner
http://www.lakecastleschool.com/NOeast/home.htm

TRAVEL & ACCOMODATIONS

  • Fly into New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
  • Rent a vehicle with room for supplies.
  • LODGING: The Lake Castle School facility is safe, clean, organized. It has been called one of the best run facilities in the region. On site sleeping accommodations can be arranged. Inquire when you call contacts listed above.
  • AMENITIES: Volunteers have access to hot showers and meals (at nearby location) every night.

WHAT VOLUNTEERS WILL DO

  • MuttShack operates a rescue/triage/short-term care facility in East New Orleans. Ideal volunteers are prepared to stay a minimum of 5 to 7 days.
  • We have rescued and cared for so many animals, but there are many more that need us. We are prepared to stay in New Orleans. Please join us:

SHELTER/ANIMAL CARE WORKERS

  • Cattery and Dog Shelter Workers, Kennel Workers: Feed, clean cages, TLC, etc. The dogs love walks along the Lake Ponchartrain levee.

VETERINARIANS, VET TECHS

  • MuttShack Triage currently operates two Veterinary Clinics.

SEARCH/RESCUE PEOPLE * PROFESSIONAL HUMANE TRAPPERS

  • Animal Rescue, Dog Trappers, Cat Trappers, Experienced Animal Control Officers, DART Certified, and Animal Behaviorists/Trainers: Urgently needed to help bring in the "runners" and animals now roaming in packs.

ADMINISTRATIVE PEOPLE

  • MuttShack Campground Volunteers: Administrators, Computer Database Operators, Operations Specialists.

COOKS

  • MuttShack Refectory: Cook to handle breakfasts...

MUTTSHACK STAFF

  • Transporters with Vehicles, RN's, Paramedics etc.

SUPPLY NEEDS

  • Needs fluctuate. Check with Sharon Gorski (877-727-9343)

Please bring your strength, compassion and determination, but please check your ego at the door - we promise to return it to you when you're ready to leave. MuttShack Animal Rescue Foundation, A registered 501(c)3 and 509(a)1 Charitable Project of the National Heritage Foundation (866) 718-1001


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/

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