Please cross post.

Jean
(Always for George - Always for the Rimadyl Dogs)


Subj: Re: KATRINA DISASTER - HELP NEEDED AT GONZALES, LA 
Date: 9/12/2005 2:04:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: aladarbeagles@...
To: LuSwinton@...
Sent from the Internet (Details)

Please also cross post the following information.
Darlene
We need the donations to come to the centralized spot below and not
>at Lamar-Dixon and the Coliseum. Things today that are out there are
>being moved to our department warehouse, creating another manpower
>shortage. Please encourage this. The space that these items are
>taking up there, hinder the sheltering and the cleaning needed. Also,
>it it rains, a lot will be lost. In addition, we are centrally
>located and have a procurement chief, Mike Mills, coordinating needed
>deliveries. Please don't think this is inefficient. It has to be done
>this way primarily to keep the sheltered animals as healthy and clean
>as possible. All Groups participating in this have agreed to  this as
>I am sure that you will also see is extremely important at this
>stressful time.
>
>Monetary donations are accepted at
><<http://www.lvma.org/>www.lvma.org>http://www.lvma.org/>www.lvma.org
>- you can mail in a check or credit card donation using the form at
>this website (WJE Memorial Foundation, 8550 United Plaza Blvd, Suite
>1001, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809) or send in a donation on-line.
>Donations are tax-deductible. The Tax ID Number is 721507753.  You
>can call 1-800-524-2996 during regular business hours and charge to a
>credit card.  Please remember to clearly mark the donation "Katrina"
>and it will go directly to the relief efforts for the rescued animals
>and/or veterinarians who have been displaced as you specify. Thank
>you for your generosity.
>
>Non-monetary donations can be sent to:
>
>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
>Attn Mike Mills/Dr. Littlefield (Katrina)
>5825 Florida Blvd.
>Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4248
>Contact phone: Shipping: 225-952-8164
>
>Please accept apologies for the lateness of this response. We have
>been busy rescuing animals.  Thank you for understanding. The Phones
>are very busy.  please be patient and either call later or we
>especially recommend using the web site.
>
>For Hurricane Katrina information, questions, donations,
>opportunities to volunteer, etc. please go the
>website for more information
><<http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu>www.vetmed.lsu.edu/>http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu>
www.
v
etmed.lsu.edu,
>including email
>addresses.
>
>(888) 773-6489
>225-237-5665 fax
>We have centralized calls to this spot.
>


From:    LuSwinton@...
To:    Sheepdoghealth@egroups.com, Sheepie@yahoogroups.com,
I_LOVE_MY_DOG@yahoogroups.com
Cc:    SouthCarolinaRescue@yahoogroups.com,
VETANDPETUNHEALTHCAREMALPRACTICE@yahoogroups.com
Subject:    KATRINA DISASTER - HELP NEEDED AT GONZALES, LA
Date:    Mon, 12 Sep 2005 13:19:02 +0000

For your information and cross posting.

Jean
(Always for George - Always for the Rimadyl Dogs)


Date:    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 05:26:36 +0000
From:    aladarbeagles@...
Subject: Report from Gonzales

A beagle breeder friend sent this from Gonzales..

Some things are no where near as bad as they say......such as Baton
Rouge which goes about its daily routine like nothing happened, other
than those of us among them helping with refugees. On the other hand,
Gonzales is way worse than you can imagine. Please tell the Beagle list
that whomever said don't go down there was WRONG!! We need PEOPLE,
PEOPLE, and MORE PEOPLE. There are way over a thousand dogs, plus that
many cats, and the horses, birds, ducks, and things.

I spent the day hauling crates out to be hosed down, walking dogs,
hosing crates, walking dogs, and every time it was a dog sitting in its
own poop or urine or both. Priority was making sure they all had water,
no matter what else. They all REEK of dirty dog, poop, urine, and
probably dirty water. It is overwhelming. And the egos are also
overwhelming with those "in charge" which would be HSUS. Two different
times I was treated rudely and demeaned for what I was doing. I didn't
travel all that way to be admonished for doing what I knew needed to be
done at that time.

Never the less, just when I was feeling down this evening, a guy found
his two dogs and the jubilation on both sides was SOOO heartening!! I
was sobbing, dogs were jumping up and down, and their dad was in tears.
It was such a happy reunion. That is the good stuff.

As for BEAGLES.....only four or five times today did I see a dog escape
it's walker or it's crate. Three were beagless, one lab, and one mix
who wanted OUT. And I have not seen a lot of beagles. There are a few,
mostly our hunting kids. One guys dogs were there in a group.....four
or five. Most of the dogs in Gonzales are "strays" or left in yards. No
owners yet. Of the hounds I saw, one lovely Bluetick, a very very old
Bassett, and the beagles, and miscellaneous others.

I myself became attached to an old Peke lady. She was such a
trooper.....maybe 12 years old or older, and taking it all in. It helps
emotionally to pick out a dog or two and keep them as your special
project in among all the others. That dog recognizes you and you feel
like you have a focus which will be rewarding. At least one dog will
get the best you can give.

That's it from Gonzales, Louisiana. If you want to send anything, send
big wire crates. That's what we need the most. Big Chows and shepherds
are sitting in Vari-Kennels in a very warm climate. I tried to
rearrange the few I found who were too hot, but it's an overwhelming
business. It's so much easier to clean and care for the dogs in wire
crates.

Tell your friends who can to please come on down. It really isn't
impossible, there really is gas (and it's CHEAPER than in Missouri) 
for 2.54/gallon. The gas stations have gas, food is available, and
lines are not that long anywhere. Baton Rouge is a delightful city,
lots of pretty areas, and the campus is lovely. I'm lucky to be able to
stay on campus at the Rec Center, with air conditioning, air beds, and
the locker rooms at my disposal.

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