The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs is working closely with SART (State Agricultural Response Team) and with the American Kennel Club to provide assistance and coordinate relief efforts to ALL species of animals affected by Katrina - not just canines. Since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, ALL species of animals have been assisted by FAKC and AKC in disaster situations.
Here is the situation and what is needed:
First of all, at the present time - NO ONE is being allowed into the areas affected by Katrina (MS, AL, LA).
Roads are impassable - people in the affected areas are desperate - and it is NOT SAFE at this time to travel to those areas.
Understand - there is NO GASOLINE available - so if you get in - you are stuck - and you will have NO police protection. At the present time - only the Military and Police are allowed in those areas - NO CIVILIANS!
That does NOT mean that there aren't things that we can (and should) be doing in the meantime!
1. Donations (which are tax deductible charitable donations) can be sent to:
AKC/CAR Canine Support & Relief Fund
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016-2401
The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs
President: Diane Albers
401 Cardinal Oaks
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
800 597-2987
407-322-8980
dja0218@aol.com
100% of the funds donated go DIRECTLY TO THE ANIMALS in the way of needed supplies (medicine, crates, food, etc.).
2. Arrangements are being made for a location in each County here in Florida where donated supplies can be dropped off. Hopefully, details will be finalized sometime tomorrow - please stay tuned - as soon as arrangements are confirmed, an announcement will be forthcoming.
3. If you are aware of anyone setting up temporary shelters in the affected area (LA, MS, AL) that needs to off-load animals to make room of other refugees or needs supplies for themselves - please contact Diane Albers (1-800-597-2987 or 407-322-8980). Arrangements have been made for shelter trucks to go in and take those animals to help lighten the load.
4. Shelters/rescues in the affected areas that need assistance. The following information is needed:
A. Where you are located.
B. What do you need.
C. Need a full street address where supplies can be drop shipped.
5. This is just a short list of items that are needed THERE ARE MANY OTHER ITEMS IN THE MEDS. ETC. BUT THIS WOULD BE GOOD FOUNDATION
DIANE J.ALBERS, PRESIDENT
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF KENNEL CLUBS, INC.
401 CARDINAL OAKS CT.
LAKE MARY, FL. 32746800-597-2987
WATER
FOOD
CRATES
CAT LITTER
SHAMPOO
SUN SHEETS
ALCOHOL
PEROXIDE
BETADINE
TOWELS
BLANKETS
RUGS
CAN OPENERS
TARPS
FLEA SPRAYS
FLY SPRAYS
MOSQUITO SPRAYS
BATTERIES
FLASHLIGHTS
GENERATORS
FANS
HOSES
BLEACH
DISINFECTANTS
TRASH BAGS
GAS CANS
LEASHES
COLLARS
BOWLS
WATER BUCKETS
COOLERS
ICE
GAUZE
TAPE
HAND CLEANER
LATEX GLOVES
AUTO AND TRUCK TRANSPORT FOR SUPPLIES AS WELL AS ANIMALS.
BARBED WIRE
CONSTRUCTION FENCING
FIELD FENCING
SALT BLOCKS
HAY
SWEET FEED
ROPE
HALTERS
VET WRAP AND MEDS FOR HORSES, LIVESTOCK.
FEED FOR PIGS, CHICKENS, DONKEYS, GOATS
BIRD CAGES
FISH TANKS
WATER BOTTLES
ORGANIZED VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE SUPPLIES IN.
6. The other thing that is desperately needed is volunteers! If anyone knows of any catteries, kennels, etc. that can help take in animals - please contact Diane Albers.
Another word of warning - be careful of all these organizations that are soliticing for donations. Some of them are not reputable.
Thanks to everyone for your generosity and help.
We were so very lucky to have been spared the wrath of Katrina - Please continue to say a prayer for the victims.
Diane Albers, President
Florida Association of Kennel Clubs
1-800-597-2987
407-322-8980
DJA0218@aol.com
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