This plea is from the LSU (Baton Rouge) Vet School: www.vetmed.lsu.edu/Default.htm Transport Provided to Anywhere - Room Desperately Needed! (For the Animal Victims of Katrina) There is transportation provided, with people ready and waiting, for upwards of 200 dogs and 150 cats so far rescued from the devastation of hurricane Katrina. What these animals need is a place to go. Kennels, boarding, vets offices, shelters with any extra space, foster homes and rescues. Even one or two open kennels would greatly help. Please Contact Lynda V. at: 203 515 3024 (cell) Home: 203 227 5308 Email: Lynda@portone.com *UPDATE SEPT 5-05 CONTACT CARAMS.ORG FOR ADOPTION OR FOSTER CARE, MISSISSIPPI. THE SHELTER IN NEW ORLEANS IS MAINTAINING....BUT THEY NEED DONATIONS! From what we know, all animals have been vaccinated and are in good health considering the conditions. There are dogs and cats of every breed and size. Some are in groups of two, three or four, hailing from the same family, while some are solitary. ANY KENNEL SPACE AVAILABLE CAN CERTAINLY BE USED. It was previously said, these drivers are willing to move these animals ANYWHERE they need to go. Absolutely anywhere. The current safe houses for these animals are being inundated and some of these pets will have to be euthanized if they are not moved to make room for the incoming animals. Please feel free to pass on this information everywhere. Every forum, every list, every community. REMEMBER THESE ANIMALS WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO YOU. IF YOU CAN POSSIBLY FOSTER A FAMILY PET RESCUED FROM THE KATRINA DISASTER, THEY WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO YOU. PLEEASE CONSIDER THIS. AND, PLEASE USE THE INTERNET TO HELP FIND FOSTER CARE FOR THESE FAMILY PETS WHO MAY BE IN DANGER OF BEING EUTHANIZED. KARLA SACHI WWW.PETRETIREMENTHOMES.COM SACHIART@AOL.COM 808-895-9030

HURRICANE KATRINA EMERGENCY ANIMAL SHELTER AT LSU AGCENTER'S JOHN M. PARKER COLISEUM Visiting Hours: 6:00 AM until 10:00 PM daily This website is updated as often as necessary to keep information current. Last update: Tuesday September 06, 2005 01:24 PM CDT The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA), the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA), the Louisiana Animal Control Association (LACA), the LSU AgCenter, and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) are managing animal evacuations and recovery plans for New Orleans pets and displaced animals. NOTE: Rumors that we have run out of room are NOT TRUE. We have plenty of space and are still accepting animals. We will remain in operation as long as necessary to reunite as many people and pets as possible. Financial donations are being accepted through the Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Jr. Veterinary Memorial Foundation at the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association. Please make checks payable to the LVMA Dr. Walter J. Ernst Veterinary Memorial Foundation (write "Katrina Fund" on the memo line) and send to the LVMA, 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. They will be able to use these funds quickly. You may designate that your donation be used to care for animals directly, or that it may be used in support of the displaced veterinarians who are now in Baton Rouge helping to provide care for stranded animals. A regional donation center is being established. Our needs include: For the animals: large carboys for water harnesses canned cat and dog food feeding utensils disposable litter pans and cat litter zip-lock bags, 1 gallon size paper towels sheets and towels locks industrial-sized fans (36" or larger) extra-long heavy-duty extension cords Polaroid 600 film (for documenting animals' identity) water hoses and spray nozzles latex gloves cotton balls pharmaceuticals medical supplies (e.g., syringes, IV bags, etc.) trash bags, 50 gallon size pooper scoopers For the volunteers: bottled water soft drinks ice non-perishable snacks Critical equipment needs: Laptop computers, 5 needed (Windows OS) High-speed heavy-use photocopy machine High-speed printer, preferably laser Fax machine But The most urgent need is for monetary donations For more information or to arrange donations of any materials listed above: Please call toll-free (888) 773-6489 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm FAX (225) 237-5665 e-mail Katrina@ldaf.louisiana.gov In Baton Rouge, donors of material goods may take them directly to the Coliseum www.vetmed.lsu.edu/Default.htm