Want to help the animal victims of Katrina?

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Subject:This plea is from the LSU (Baton Rouge) Vet School

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> This plea is from the LSU (Baton Rouge) Vet School:

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http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/Default.htm

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-- they have more details on their page there.

Transport Provided to Anywhere - Room Desperately Needed! (For the Animal Victims of Katrina) There is transportation provided, with people ready and waiting, for upwards of 200 dogs and 150 cats so far rescued from the devastation of hurricane Katrina. What these animals need is a place to go. Kennels, boarding, vets offices, shelters with any extra space, foster homes and rescues. Even one or two open kennels would greatly help.



Please Contact Lynda V. at: 203 515 3024 (cell)

Home: 203 227 5308

Email: [email protected]

>From what we know, all animals have been vaccinated and are in good

>health

considering the conditions. There are dogs and cats of every breed and size.

Some are in groups of two, three or four, hailing from the same family, while some are solitary. ANY KENNEL SPACE AVAILABLE CAN CERTAINLY BE USED. These drivers are willing to move these animals ANYWHERE they need to go. Absolutely anywhere.

The current safe houses for these animals are being inundated and some of these pets will have to be euthanized if they are not moved to make room for the incoming animals.

REMEMBER THESE ANIMALS WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO YOU.

If you know anyone, anywhere, that is willing to take in even one cat or dog, please have them contact Lynda at the information provided below.

They are also asking for ANY kind of donations for the animals - money, food, bedding, water, etc.

Please contact at any time, day or night. These volunteers, rescuers and shelter workers are working around the clock.


I just called and told them I can take up to 5 cats- it was a legitimate email plea that was received. If you can help, please do-


 

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I emailed...havent heard back
my long distance on my phone doesnt work. could anyone put in a call for me? I could take a well socialized dog..or up to 4 cats
 
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hissy

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Originally Posted by ScamperFarms

I emailed...havent heard back
my long distance on my phone doesnt work. could anyone put in a call for me? I could take a well socialized dog..or up to 4 cats
You can PM me they need your address, city, state, phone number- how many animals and what type you can handle. They say they are innudated with calls and be patient but I can call on your behalf if you PM now- as I am headed to bed soon
 

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I am assuming this is only for people residing in the US. I would LOVE to take some animals on but getting them to Australia might be a bit of a mission.
 

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Thanks Hissy. I actually got a email from them shortly after i posted! I sent them my info
 
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Please understand guys that if you do volunteer to take these animals, they have been through hell. You will have animals in shock, with possible health issues, PTSD, behavioral issues. The first time it storms in your area this cat may go ballistic- there are all sorts of possibilities of how these cats are now- versus how they were before.
 

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Does anybody know what kind of requirements there are for foster care? Do you have to pass a home inspection or anything?
 

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I'll check with my vet to see if they will provide me with free vet care and I'll call my sister, a cousin and I've already mentioned this to a co-worker who will take an animal in. I'd like them to bring a bunch up this way to make the trip worthwhile. I'll email Linda tomorrow.
 

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Will discuss with dh, I believe we could take several animals as fosters, and if they are not reclaimed, we could send them on or keep them.
 

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I'm too full here so I'm sending donations. Thank you to all that can provide a safe haven for these cats!!

Did anyone see Dateline tonight? In one shelter in Mississippi, I believe, the water went up to the middle of the top cages. CATS SWAM IN THEIR CAGES FOR AROUND SIX HOURS BEFORE THEY WERE RESCUED!! These cats are tough and deserve a loving home for all that they have been through.
 

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My vet's office will help me defray any medical expenses. I've emailed Lynda this morning stating I can help with 2 cats.
 
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