I feel so helpless during all these news broadcasts.
Today I went to the Durham KC dog show at the Raleigh fairground to watch, help at the cardiac clinic, gets my dog's eyes CERF'd and visit with friends. I ended up entering Rally at the match held by Cary Kennel Club - the new club in town trying to gain AKC recognition. I visited with friends and had a great time.
But I could not get the destruction of Katrina out of my mind.
Why am I here with my beloved dogs and someone else's is left behind to starve, to die, to nibble on corpses of beloved family members, to be shot on sight by police and rescuers as a matter of mercy. What draws that fine line between someone loosing everything they ever owned or loved and me.
Why aren't we all doing more. Isn't there a Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you?" Isn't that common sense? Courtesy? Isn't that what this country is supposed to be about?
Why has it taken so long for the President to realize these horrors? Other countries have offered aid before we have offered it to our own citizens.
There are still people stranded in New Orleans and I be in some of these other small towns that aren't as publicly important. 1300 prisoners were airlifted out of NO. The Aquarium is destroyed. The Zoo has had minimal casualties because it stood higher off the ground.
The animals will be the last to be saved. What cruelty of life is this that we gave our companions and friends. Another blogger gave me a link to an article she had published on MSNBC. Maybe if you have read so far, you can read her article - maybe you can plan for a disaster if it happens in your lifetime. I hope not, but just in case. Protecting pets in times of disaster - Advance planning helps save people and animals.
My prayers and thoughts are with the families ravaged by this disaster.
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Friday, September 02, 2005
AKC Steps in to Lend Helping Hand to Katrina's Canine Victims
AKC steps in to help canine disaster victims again. For updated information, see the AKC website.
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AKC and AKC Companion Animal Recovery
Working to Provide Relief to Canine Victims of Hurricane Katrina
[Friday, September 02, 2005]
NEW YORK, NY — In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) and affiliated organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery are working to provide relief where it is most needed by animals and the people helping them.
The AKC is in contact with delegates, presidents and secretaries of AKC Member and Licensed Clubs in the hurricane-stricken states and is working closely with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Houston Kennel Club and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs to determine where shelters and staging areas will be established so that supplies and assistance may be provided. Contact has been made with the shelter director of the Louisiana State University Veterinary School to provide an initial shipment of supplies.
"The AKC is greatly saddened by the devastating hurricane that continues to leave a path of destruction across the South," said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President and CEO. "Notwithstanding the human tragedy and untold billions of dollars in damage, we expect there are untold numbers of canine victims that are in desperate need of our assistance. Today we are arranging for the shipment of crates, exercise pens and feeding and water bowls, and will continue do everything in our power to find ways to help. "
Dog clubs, shelters or individuals in need of assistance are asked to contact us
Seekhelp@akc.org or 1-800-252-7894.
The AKC will continue to post frequent updates to our website at www.akc.org.
DONATIONS
In anticipation of the needs of the canine victims, we are accepting monetary donations. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, you may send it to the
AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund at the address below.
Contributions made to the AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund are used to immediately purchase needed equipment and supplies and deliver them directly to contact centers.
AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue – 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016-2401
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AKC and AKC Companion Animal Recovery
Working to Provide Relief to Canine Victims of Hurricane Katrina
[Friday, September 02, 2005]
NEW YORK, NY — In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) and affiliated organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery are working to provide relief where it is most needed by animals and the people helping them.
The AKC is in contact with delegates, presidents and secretaries of AKC Member and Licensed Clubs in the hurricane-stricken states and is working closely with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Houston Kennel Club and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs to determine where shelters and staging areas will be established so that supplies and assistance may be provided. Contact has been made with the shelter director of the Louisiana State University Veterinary School to provide an initial shipment of supplies.
"The AKC is greatly saddened by the devastating hurricane that continues to leave a path of destruction across the South," said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President and CEO. "Notwithstanding the human tragedy and untold billions of dollars in damage, we expect there are untold numbers of canine victims that are in desperate need of our assistance. Today we are arranging for the shipment of crates, exercise pens and feeding and water bowls, and will continue do everything in our power to find ways to help. "
Dog clubs, shelters or individuals in need of assistance are asked to contact us
Seekhelp@akc.org or 1-800-252-7894.
The AKC will continue to post frequent updates to our website at www.akc.org.
DONATIONS
In anticipation of the needs of the canine victims, we are accepting monetary donations. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, you may send it to the
AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund at the address below.
Contributions made to the AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund are used to immediately purchase needed equipment and supplies and deliver them directly to contact centers.
AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue – 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016-2401
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Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT)
Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATs) are the national backbone of animal disaster preparedness and response.
With assistance, funding and support from the AVMF, VMATs provide treatment and aid to animals used in search-and-rescue efforts and animals hurt or endangered by catastrophic events such as floods, hurricanes, fires and earthquakes. Comprised of highly trained veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support personnel, VMATs teams are organized regionally and can be deployed to any state or U.S. territory within 24 hours.
VMATs operate within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. All training, preparations and equipment are made possible through charitable support. Once called upon by an authorized federal agency, VMATs are supported by federal resources when deployed.
VMAT teams supplement the relief efforts already underway by local veterinarians and emergency aid providers. Together, they form a collaborative animal relief system that includes VMATs, state and local officials, the state veterinarian, the local veterinary community, state and local veterinary medical associations, emergency management personnel, humane groups, Red Cross volunteers and search and rescue groups.
Through the AVMF’s continued support, VMATs are ready to respond immediately when called upon by federal agencies and have become an indispensable resource in times of state and local disasters.
With assistance, funding and support from the AVMF, VMATs provide treatment and aid to animals used in search-and-rescue efforts and animals hurt or endangered by catastrophic events such as floods, hurricanes, fires and earthquakes. Comprised of highly trained veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support personnel, VMATs teams are organized regionally and can be deployed to any state or U.S. territory within 24 hours.
VMATs operate within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. All training, preparations and equipment are made possible through charitable support. Once called upon by an authorized federal agency, VMATs are supported by federal resources when deployed.
VMAT teams supplement the relief efforts already underway by local veterinarians and emergency aid providers. Together, they form a collaborative animal relief system that includes VMATs, state and local officials, the state veterinarian, the local veterinary community, state and local veterinary medical associations, emergency management personnel, humane groups, Red Cross volunteers and search and rescue groups.
Through the AVMF’s continued support, VMATs are ready to respond immediately when called upon by federal agencies and have become an indispensable resource in times of state and local disasters.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
HSUS Situation Report - Louisiana
The Humane Society of the United States - Situation Report
Date/Time: September 1, 2005, 11:00 AM
Event: Hurricane Katrina
Location: Mississippi and Louisiana
Louisiana:
Thousands of people being evacuated from the New Orleans Superdome are arriving in Houston to be sheltered in the Astrodome. The Houston SPCA is arranging sheltering for the pets of people who are staying in Houston area shelters and are preparing for the influx of more animals.
HSUS volunteers are helping transport animals from the Astrodome to the temporary shelter, which will be fully operational by Friday.
The HSUS Southwest Regional Office has been contact with the state veterinarian and is working closely with the Louisiana SPCA. Here is information that the Louisiana SPCA has sent out:
For people with pets who are currently evacuating New Orleans,
the LA/SPCA will transport animals from pick-up points in New Orleans to a temporary facility outside Baton Rouge. The pick-up points have not yet been determined and are being coordinated with the agency charged with transporting people from New Orleans to other areas. Once the shelter is full, animals will be moved to temporary shelters in other areas of Louisiana and Texas.
For confined pets still in the disaster area,
beginning on September 1,2005, residents who left pets in their homes may call a hot line to leave information about the number of animals, species, and their confined location. As soon as the hotline number is obtained, we will advise the media. A regional donation center is being established; the media will be advised of the address once determined.
For more information on disaster preparedness, training, and response for animals for individuals, animal facilities, and communities, or to support our efforts, please refers to
http://www.hsus.org/disaster.
or call 1-800-HUMANE-1 (1-800-486-2631).
Date/Time: September 1, 2005, 11:00 AM
Event: Hurricane Katrina
Location: Mississippi and Louisiana
Louisiana:
Thousands of people being evacuated from the New Orleans Superdome are arriving in Houston to be sheltered in the Astrodome. The Houston SPCA is arranging sheltering for the pets of people who are staying in Houston area shelters and are preparing for the influx of more animals.
HSUS volunteers are helping transport animals from the Astrodome to the temporary shelter, which will be fully operational by Friday.
The HSUS Southwest Regional Office has been contact with the state veterinarian and is working closely with the Louisiana SPCA. Here is information that the Louisiana SPCA has sent out:
For people with pets who are currently evacuating New Orleans,
the LA/SPCA will transport animals from pick-up points in New Orleans to a temporary facility outside Baton Rouge. The pick-up points have not yet been determined and are being coordinated with the agency charged with transporting people from New Orleans to other areas. Once the shelter is full, animals will be moved to temporary shelters in other areas of Louisiana and Texas.
For confined pets still in the disaster area,
beginning on September 1,2005, residents who left pets in their homes may call a hot line to leave information about the number of animals, species, and their confined location. As soon as the hotline number is obtained, we will advise the media. A regional donation center is being established; the media will be advised of the address once determined.
For more information on disaster preparedness, training, and response for animals for individuals, animal facilities, and communities, or to support our efforts, please refers to
http://www.hsus.org/disaster.
or call 1-800-HUMANE-1 (1-800-486-2631).
HSUS Situation Report - Mississippi
The Humane Society of the United States - Situation Report
Date/Time: September 1, 2005, 11:00 AM
Event: Hurricane Katrina
Location: Mississippi and Louisiana
Mississippi:
Working with the Mississippi State Veterinarian's Office the HSUS DART gathered resources Tuesday and Wednesday in Jackson (MS). Their first task was developing the pet-friendly shelter and emergency animal shelter, currently with approximately 80 animals, at the Coliseum in Jackson and establishing the basis for taking in many more animals from the surrounding area.
This morning seven DART field teams left to conduct damage and needs assessments from Jackson south to Hattiesburg area, and to provide help as they find needs. The HSUS team includes about 35 trained responders and 8-10 vehicles (plus trailers and RVs), including the HSUS Disaster Response Unit (truck & trailer), and members from the Okaloosa (FL) DART, Sumter County (FL) DART, Humane Society of Missouri , Day's End Farm Horse Rescue (MD), and others.
Team capabilities include companion animals, horses, livestock, and wildlife. The team leaders are pushing very hard to get help to Gulfport, but at this time Route 49 is open only to state-authorized emergency vehicles.
An HSUS DART member who lives in Gulfport and reports to us daily has told us that the Humane Society of Southern Mississippi (HESS) shelter has with stood major destruction. Early reports that the animals had been evacuated from this shelter were incorrect. In fact, many of the animals appeared to have perished, though some were able to float free. Reports are that people in Gulfport are leaving more animals at the shelter.
Our team is pressing to bring relief there. Security is apparently still an issue in these areas of Southern Mississippi, even delaying some government response.
Date/Time: September 1, 2005, 11:00 AM
Event: Hurricane Katrina
Location: Mississippi and Louisiana
Mississippi:
Working with the Mississippi State Veterinarian's Office the HSUS DART gathered resources Tuesday and Wednesday in Jackson (MS). Their first task was developing the pet-friendly shelter and emergency animal shelter, currently with approximately 80 animals, at the Coliseum in Jackson and establishing the basis for taking in many more animals from the surrounding area.
This morning seven DART field teams left to conduct damage and needs assessments from Jackson south to Hattiesburg area, and to provide help as they find needs. The HSUS team includes about 35 trained responders and 8-10 vehicles (plus trailers and RVs), including the HSUS Disaster Response Unit (truck & trailer), and members from the Okaloosa (FL) DART, Sumter County (FL) DART, Humane Society of Missouri , Day's End Farm Horse Rescue (MD), and others.
Team capabilities include companion animals, horses, livestock, and wildlife. The team leaders are pushing very hard to get help to Gulfport, but at this time Route 49 is open only to state-authorized emergency vehicles.
An HSUS DART member who lives in Gulfport and reports to us daily has told us that the Humane Society of Southern Mississippi (HESS) shelter has with stood major destruction. Early reports that the animals had been evacuated from this shelter were incorrect. In fact, many of the animals appeared to have perished, though some were able to float free. Reports are that people in Gulfport are leaving more animals at the shelter.
Our team is pressing to bring relief there. Security is apparently still an issue in these areas of Southern Mississippi, even delaying some government response.
Louisiana SPCA lets you know how to Help
The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA), the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA), the Louisiana Animal Control Association (LACA), and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) are managing animal evacuations and recovery plans for New Orleans pets and displaced animals.
Donations: What You Can Do to Help
Financial donations are being accepted to fund the animals' care through the Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Jr. Veterinary Memorial Foundation at the LVMA at 1-800-928-LVMA.
A regional donation center is being established. Our needs include: large air kennels and metal cages, leashes, disposable bowls, canned cat and dog food, disposable litter pans, spray bleach, paper towels, sheets, towels, locks, hoses, bottled water, trash cans, trash bags, pooper scoopers, cat litter, extension cords, fans. The most urgent needs are kennels and monetary donations. The media will be advised of the address once determined. At least 175 animals are currently en route to Baton Rouge.
For more information or to make donations of the materials listed above, please call the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine at 225-578-9900 (http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu) or the LVMA at 1-800-928-LVMA (http://www.lvma.org).
Donations: What You Can Do to Help
Financial donations are being accepted to fund the animals' care through the Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Jr. Veterinary Memorial Foundation at the LVMA at 1-800-928-LVMA.
A regional donation center is being established. Our needs include: large air kennels and metal cages, leashes, disposable bowls, canned cat and dog food, disposable litter pans, spray bleach, paper towels, sheets, towels, locks, hoses, bottled water, trash cans, trash bags, pooper scoopers, cat litter, extension cords, fans. The most urgent needs are kennels and monetary donations. The media will be advised of the address once determined. At least 175 animals are currently en route to Baton Rouge.
For more information or to make donations of the materials listed above, please call the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine at 225-578-9900 (http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu) or the LVMA at 1-800-928-LVMA (http://www.lvma.org).
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