Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS)

While poking around the UAN site, I found some information that on Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS). This group has been in existance since 1988 and has been involved in almost 70 disasters worldwide.

"When disaster strikes, people can depend upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross or National Guard for aid and assistance, but who is there to help the animals?

The Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) began filling this void over 15 years ago, responding to wild fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes to care for the animals. When EARS arrives, trained volunteers rescue, shelter, feed, groom, exercise and provide TLC for any displaced companion animals, wildlife and livestock during the duration of a disaster with no charge to the community.

With over 2,000 trained volunteers nationwide, EARS is ready to respond to disasters anywhere in the United States within 24 hours."

You, too, can help locally!

North Carolina is considered to be in the Mid-Atlantic Region of EARS along with Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC and West Virginia. This region's Director is Cora Tyson . If you would like to get involved, drop her a line.

http://www.uan.org/ears/regional.html

Lifeline program for emergency vet care

The LifeLine program of the United Animal Nations gives grants for companion animals during life-threatening emergencies when rescuers or caregivers cannot afford the entire cost of treatment.

This Sacramento based group has aided more than 1,500 animals since 1997 with no-strings attached grants for emergency veterinary care.

NRGRR Dog Swim Event (May 13th)

Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue is coordinating a dog swim event at Paws at Play in Wake Forest.

Date: Saturday, May 13th (bad weather make-up date is May 14th
Time: 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Cost: $10 per dog, tax deductible
Where: Paws at Play,
3122 Heritage Trade Drive, Wake Forest

Hey - doesn't someone want to build something like Paws at Play in Durham? Raleigh is too far for me to bring my crew!

2006 Walk for the Animals

The 2006 Walk for the Animals will be held at Duke University’s Wallace Wade Stadium on May 20, 2006 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

This will be a fun lineup including a free breakfast to all participants, demonstrations, contests, children’s activities, rescue group booths, a raffle and other great prizes that are planned for the day of the Walk.

You will have a great time along the scenic 5k or 1-mile fun walk route. You are welcome to walk with or without a pet.

You can register (either online or through the mail with the a printable Registration Form from the website). Everyone who registers will receive a free t-shirt.

Mail in your registration by Monday, May 8th or register online before Wednesday, May 17th to qualify for reduced Early-Bird Registration fees.

CGC Test - Raleigh's Bark Around the Park

Tarheel Golden Retriever Club is holding a CGC Test at Raleigh's Bark Around the Park on April 29th at Millbrook Exchange Park between 11 AM - 3 PM.

Cost is$10.00 per dog.

All breeds (and mixes) welcome!

Please contact Diane Lavigne via email for more information or to pre-register.

Animal Protection Society of Durham

The Animal Protection Society of Durham is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and providing shelter for all animals.

Rabies/Microchip Clinics

Rabies shots cost $8.

Shots will be given to all dogs/cats 4 months and older.

Cats must be brought in carriers, and dogs must be on a leash.

A 3-year shot can be given if you bring proof of a current one-year shot, close to expiring within 30 days. Otherwise a one-year shot is given.

They also offer micro-chipping for $25.

For more information contact the APS at (919) 560-0640
2117 E. Club Blvd.
Durham, NC 27704