Folks, this comes from a former co-worker of mine that's asking for
assistance for a friend's exotic animal rescue group.  Please read
below and forward far and wide, they are self-funded and need all the
help they can get!  Their website is www.zoo-zoom.com, and here is a
bit about them from the site:
 
We specialize in animal education, entertainment & all aspects of exotic
animal rescue.  We are a self funded organization, and our critters help
to earn their keep.  We are USDA licensed & located in Breaux Bridge,
Louisiana.  LA
 
 -----Original Message-----
 From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
 Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:13 AM
 
G'day all, our thoughts are with you all in this time of misfortune for
our neighbors.  Thanks to everyone that is doing their bit for the people
and the animals that need help..
 
Ok we here at zoo-zoom need a little help ourselves.  Yesterday we had
our first shipment of exotics come to us from New Orleans .... 25
Australian Sugar Gliders, 1 Chinchilla, 1 Ferret, 4 Rabbits, 6 Guinea
Pigs.  This, with are steadily growing menagerie of rescued animals is
starting to put the squeeze on us financially.  We are "NOT" given
anything by the state (except critters).  We are in desperate need of
water bottles in varying sizes, Cages suitable for small animals, and
bags of frozen fruit pieces, Sugar Glider Pellets (food) and any
monetary donations, that could help us out.  $5 Bucks goes a long way,
but when you don't have enough to go around.....
To donate you can go on-line www.zoo-zoom.com
There is a donation button there.  Pick-ups and deliveries are welcomed.
Please can you help.
 
Call us 337-845-5124 or 337-207-6762
e-mail  [log in to unmask]
visit   www.zoo-zoom.com
 
We appreciate it.  We can give invoices to a business for tax purposes
under advertising.  Naturally any exotics needing homes we are here for
them.
 
Thanks
Brett & Lori Matte
 
Those in the office could maybe do a little whip around and pass the hat,
We are doing whatever we can to help, Thanks a bunch y'all
[Posted in FML issue 4996]