~Hurricane Katrina Relief Update~
Seventeen more dogs joined us on this trip - five rotties, a pittie girl, and 11 mixed breeds. All of the mixes are in foster families (and, as of this writing 10/30/05, THREE owners of the mixes have been located). Star, one of the rottie girls in the last group of dogs, is leaving tomorrow to be reunited with her owner, Rosemary, who now lives in Houston.
From the first group of rotties, Sonja gave birth to 8 rottweiler puppies on 10/23. Tammany and Cane are in foster-to-adopt situations, and should their original people not materialize by December, they have found permanent homes. Cajun's surgery has been completed - he is undergoing hydro-therapy to rebuild his muscles after an femoral ostectomy - removal of the femoral head.
Thank you all for your help in achieving our Katrina Relief goals. On September 23, we arrived with the first group of dogs - 21 of them - including 10 rottweilers, 2 pit bulls, and 9 mixed breeds. All of those dogs are safely in foster homes throughout the region.
 Melissa and Michele are back in New Orleans and worked yesterday with the Winn Dixie crew to bring 13 dogs safely from their destroyed homes to the Winn Dixie facility. They will be returning next week with 15-20 more dogs from the area. They reported that they were in the 9th Ward, the area just on the other side of the levee that broke. According to Michele, the houses there are on cinder block foundations, and when the water rose, it swept the houses away and they were floating around. When the water receded, the houses landed wherever they were - on top of cars, trees and other houses. The muck is disgusting, and filled with God only knows what. The animals are now living under houses and roofs and whatever they can find. Sadly that area will likely be completely bulldozed, and without being rescued, the animals living under them will be killed.
Let's not forget that this is the worst natural disaster in this country in almost 100 years. The animals still rely on us.
Thank you again for all of your support.
View dogs rescued from last transport
Pit stop at Elyse's on Friday |
UPDATE 10/6/05 - Michele and Melissa landed in New Orleans, picked up the Save A Dog van, and headed down to Winn Dixie in New Orleans with a vanload of supplies for the group. After driving through what appeared to be the remnants of a war, with overturned cars, downed power lines, police blocks, etc., they found their way to the parking area of Winn Dixie -- the only thing for blocks with power (generators). There were only two rotties there, and many of the dogs were bound for other rescue groups. That's the good news. This morning (Friday), they went out on a search and rescue mission. In the first hour, they found two living dogs -- and one that wasn't so lucky (a rottie). They are knee deep in contaminated sludge, crawling under houses and into atticks. They understand they're on CNN at 8 p.m. tonight. Watch for more!
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Thank You to...
Helen, Ed & family and the Fabulous Sonja!|
Tina, Carolyn's daughter
Janice Queijo
Cara, Jack, Aimee & Carmen
Bob Freisheim
Rob, Christine, Missy & Rodney
Sharon Kelsey
Beverly Animal Medical Center
Texas Roadhouse
Sue & Tim and Reba & Corrina Yarrington
Cynthia Bissonnette
Elyse Kascik and MANY friends
Kristine Kelsey
Heidi Perry
Stephanie, Tris & Apollo
Pauline, Lace, Harley & family
Tracy & Mara
Enterprise Rent A Van
Pam Godin
Elyse Kascik
Linda Douma
Barb Widmer
Totowa Animal Hospital
Nick Marlborough
Friends of Linda W
Dr. Ronna
Donna Clark
Beaver Valley Farm & Pelham Saddlery
Krissie Buckley
Sandra Baehrend
Harry LaFond
Deanna Walls
Vicky Castronovo
Bill, Cindy & Shannon
Calvin
Alyson Stellos-Hartsock
Lynn GentleBarry and family
Patricia Burnett
Barbara Bullard & family
Sandra Buxton
Neal & Margaret Murphy
Diane Wolven
Lynda Ahmed
Christopher Bonta
Constance Lanseige-Case
Jean Manley
Dr. Makatansky and Karen of Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital
Sandra Baehrend
Kelly McEnaney
Bill, Cindy & Shannon Massaro
Laura Hennessey
Tom Fish & "crew"
Gabe Bartus and his people
PetsMart of Nashua
Derek Osgood
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