I have permission to cross post this and I would really like to see some of our volunteers take part in this. What better way to give back during the holidays? I've been told there are car pools, busses and trains as well as air fare discounts. If you need more information, please let me know and I'll get you in touch. If I could get my disabled arse out there and someone to cover my shelter, I would love nothing more than to spend my holidays doing this. Miss Randy Melanie Belair President The Ferret Aid Society www.ferretaid.org Join us for the IFC Ferret Aid 2006 Conference! Book early, almost 1/2 sold out!! http://www.ferretaid.org/events/ferret_aid_2006.html -----Original Message----- From: tiff any [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Subject: VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!! Hi there, My name s Tiffany Longarini, I live in Toronto. I will be travelling to New Orleans Dec 27 to join Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO). I am writting you today to solicit your support. Currently there are less than 20 people a day volunteering in the greater NO areas and there are THOUSANDS of animals clinging to life on the streets. Attached are some posters I would sincerely appreciate you putting up at your facility or on your website. I am hoping you would be interested in donating supplies, or perhaps you or your members would be interested in making the journey to save these innocent souls. These are animals of all species (rabbits, horses, birds, cats, dogs and reptiles) who either have already been rescued but are in need of professional care, or are still waiting to be rescued. In the spirit of giving, please give your time to make a difference in the lives of animals who have endured so much suffering, only to die of starvation on the streets without your help. If you decide to come, there are accomodations, you will be fed three square meals a day, there are showers and laundry facilities available for FREE! Please come. Don't think "someone else will." The fact is we have had as few as 20 volunteers shows "someone else" WON'T come. WE NEED YOU! Please make sure this message gets to the right people! I look forward to hearning from you! And feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns. Thank you for your time. Tiffany Longarini 270 Queens Quay W Toronto, Ontario M5J 2N4 416-593-8683 [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 5072]