A convoy of 24 Vehicles left Vero Beach Florida at 7:30AM (led by IRC
Sheriff's deputy's), on their way to assist Hurricane Katrina's victims.
Most of the supplies were for people. But Convoy had lots of animal
supplies, and animal specialist riding along.
Please keep these phone numbers and the information handy.
1.) NEW ORLEANS HOTLINE FOR PEOPLE WHO LEFT ANIMALS IN HOMES OR BOARDING
FACILITIES: 225-578-6111 or [log in to unmask]
Please call and leave name, address of confined animal, species, number
of animals, and when food would have run out. Louisiana SPCA director
Laura Maloney says shelter workers follow other agencies and crews
through neighborhoods and rescue pets, some who are locked in houses.
2.) HOTLINE FOR EVACUEES IN HOUSTON AREA: 713-802-0555
The Houston SPCA is now accepting animals from storm victims staying
in Houston Area Shelters. For those needing shelter for pets, call
713-802-0555.
3.) PETS TRAVELING WITH OWNERS
The Louisiana Veterinary Association (LVMA) is currently accepting
pets at:
- Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette
- LSU in Shreveport
- Monroe Civic Center for small animals
- Ike Hamilton Center for large animals (in Monroe)
- Farmer's Market in Alexandria
- LSU AgCenter/Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge
CONTACT: LSU Agriculture Center Shelter Manager, Dr. Paula Drone:
225-572-0732
4.) PEOPLE WITH PETS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EVACUATING NEW ORLEANS
The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA)
will transport animals from pick-up points in New Orleans to: -
The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center: 9039 St. Landry Rd., Gonzales,
LA CONTACT: Lamar-Dixon Shelter Manager, Loretta Lambert: 225-413-8856
5.) ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY SHELTER
LAKE CHARLES, LA - Pets are being accepted at Calcasieu Parish Animal
Services and the Lake Charles Civic Center. Calcasieu Parish Animal
Services: 5500 A Swift Plant Road; Lake Charles, LA 70615.
CONTACT: David Marcantel, 337-439-8879 or [log in to unmask]
LAFAYETTE, LA - The Cajundome is a shelter for humans only; pets are
being housed a block away at Blackham Coliseum. Cajundome: 444 Cajundome
Blvd.; Lafayette, LA 70506; 337-265-2100. Blackham Coliseum: Located one
block from the Cajundome at the corner of Cajundome Blvd. and Johnston
Street.
CONTACT: Homeland Security veterinarian Dr. Renee Perrier; 101 Idlewood
Blvd.; Lafayette, LA; 337-981-8387.
ABBEVILLE, LA - Shelters are being established at the BOYS and GIRLS CLUB
and the FRUIT OF THE LOOM Factory that is closed. They are reportedly
setting up for people and animals. At this time, we have no specific
information on these shelters other than -
CONTACT: Joelle Rupert, 337-893-0235
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS FOR MEDIA:
Corporate Giving, Amber Bethel: 504-329-5220 or 504-400-7761
National Animal Welfare Groups Coordinator, Laura Maloney: 225-413-8813
or 504-329-5207
Animal Recovery in New Orleans, Kathryn Destreza (primary): 225-413-9150
or 504-329-5209
Laura Maloney (secondary): 225-413-8813 or 504-329-5207
Donation Center Manager Gloria Dauphin (phone number TBD)
State Veterinary Liaison, Renee Poirrier: 337-981-8587 or 337-298-1636
Louisiana Animal Control Association, Dez Crawford: 225-772-7287
6.) DONATION RESOURCES
DONATIONS (supplies/money):
Louisiana SPCA Hurricane Relief
c/o Houston SPCA
900 Portway Drive; Houston, Texas 77024-8022
ph: 713-869-SPCA (7722); fax: 713-869-5857; email: [log in to unmask]
DONATIONS (supplies/money):
Humane Society of Louisiana
c/o St Francis Animal Sanctuary
97 Obed Magee Rd.; Tylertown, MS 39667
DONATIONS (supplies/money):
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association: 1-800-524-2996 or 225-928-5862.
Mail check/money order payable to: the Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Jr.
Veterinary Memorial Foundation, 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
Visit: http://www.lvma.org/
for downloadable Hurricane Contribution Form.
7.) FOR RESCUERS & PET OWNERS - MICROCHIPPED ANIMALS
Many animals were found with microchips in all the states hit by
hurricane Katrina. Several hundred are already safely placed. Owners
need to contact:
AVID MICROCHIP ID (also owns Pet Net Microchip company): 800-336-2843
HOME AGAIN MICROCHIP RECOVERY: 866-738-4324
VET-LINK.COM MICROCHIP: 800-838-8563
NATIONAL MEDIA CONTACTS FOR ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF
NOAH'S WISH -
http://www.noahswish.org/index.htm
P.O. Box 997 * Placerville, CA 95667
ph: 530-622-9313 * fax: 530-622-9317 * [log in to unmask]
EMERGENCY ANIMAL RESCUE SERVICE (EARS) -
http://www.uan.org/ears/
* 916-429-2457 * [log in to unmask]
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY -
http://www.bestfriends.org/
5001 Angel Canyon Road; Kanab, UT 84741
435-644-3965, ext. 4165 * [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (ASPCA) -
http://www.aspca.org
ASPCA Disaster Relief Fund
424 East 92nd Street * New York, NY 10128 * 866-275-3923
MEDIA CONTACT: Jo Sullivan, ASPCA, 212-876-7700 ext. 4512
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (HSUS) -
http://www.hsus.org/
HSUS Disaster Relief Fund * 2100 L Street, NW *
Washington, DC 20037
MEDIA CONTACT: Belinda Mager, [log in to unmask] * 301-258-3071 (desk),
240-888-1910 (cell)
[Posted in FML issue 4992]
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