Dooks All ~!
As we all know, the devestation of Hurricane Katrina has brought havoc to
several areas.  Numerous pets and livestock need aid and assistance as
well.
 
Chris Mathis of the Oregon Ferret Shelter was contacted by a shelter in
Mississippi that is taking in some of the ferrets.  She is in need of
support and supplies.  Chris has a wonderful idea.
 
Kristine Lunneys Giving Tree has worked so well in the past to provide
shelter kids with sponsors (and shelters with supplies) that a KATRINA
TREE is being set up by the PFSN to hopefully bring attention to some of
the rescued kids that need help.  We're hoping that some of the 'elves'
may be able to report to work early <G>.
 
As we all know, many people have been displaced and could not take thier
little ones with them.  Hopefully, eventually, many these kids can be
reunited with thier humans.  Think of how those people would feel knowing
that someone cared enough about thier little one to send a warm sleepsack
or some treats.  Many people have not survived and the little ones will
need new homes.
 
The KATRINA TREE will be on the PFSN website once our webmaster gets a
page set up and running.  Shelters that are recieving displaced ferrets
from the storm area are encouraged to send information regarding the
ferrets (photos, descriptions, needs) to [log in to unmask]
Please use the subject line KATRINA TREE, and please, only the ferrets
that have been displaced by the storm.
 
For those not familiar with The Giving Tree, each year around the
holidays photos and descriptions of needy shelter kids are placed on the
site.  You choose one (or more) and send them desperately needed 'gifts'.
 
Some 'kids' may want a new sleep sack.  Some may need medicine.  All
will need love and care.  The shelter operators and volunteers provide
all the love and care they can.  Hopefully the rest of us can fulfill
some of their needs.
 
Kevin B & The Way Kewl Kritter Crew    [log in to unmask]
Pacific Ferret Shelter Network VP http://www.FERRETNET.ORG
[Posted in FML issue 4994]