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Help for Katrina Big Paws
« on: August 29, 2005, 09:32:25 am »
Do you think we should try to donate to shelters and/or people who need supplies for their pets once the hurricane blows out?  I worry about people who are trying to get their lives back together  trying to provide for their dogs as well.  Is there any organization that coordinates care for the animals???

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2005, 09:37:52 am »
we could probably call/email the Red Cross!

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2005, 09:41:14 am »
Yeah, but they are usually swamped with needs for people....

I know that people do need help but there are so many organizations, like the Red Cross that are in the forefront of tragedies like this but I couldn't evacuate and leave my animals! 

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2005, 09:42:38 am »
I couldn't leave mine either.
I might look for some place that knows of a need...and I'll get back to you.

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2005, 09:47:08 am »
Great idea, maybe PupDaddy has some connections...

I'll donate!

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2005, 12:26:27 pm »
Great Idea!

Tina - I found the website for Noah's Wish.  Think this is the same one?

www.noahswish. org

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2005, 12:32:18 pm »
Great research!  I just sent them an email asking what the need for the animals.  I'll post it as soon as I hear something back!

Thanks!!!!

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2005, 01:53:13 pm »
Great!  Let us know!   :)

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2005, 04:15:13 pm »
Here's the reply:

Thanks you for contacting Noah's Wish.  I have put your email aside 
so we can take advantage of you kind offer as we become aware of our 
needs.  Our first team is leaving tomorrow to assess the situation 
and then we will know better what our needs will be.  Thanks, Dianne 
Montague

I'll let you know what happens.

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2005, 04:17:50 pm »
Keep us updated.  We'd like to help!  :)

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2005, 05:03:16 pm »
Here's the next reply....as soon as I figure out how to copy the form on to this site, I will do so!!!


Thank you for contacting Noah's Wish.  We really appreciate your 
offer to volunteer.  Noah's Wish is sending out their team tomorrow 
and will assess the area to see  what we will be needing in the way 
of resources.    I am attaching a copy of our convergent volunteer 
form.  If you could fill that out and let us know your special skills 
it would help us immeasurably. Please fax your form to  (309) 294-9722.

Due to the nature of the disasters we call up trained volunteers 
first. Then we will call convergent volunteers that live in the area 
because they are familiar with the area and next we call people who 
live further away.  I know that you are anxious to help but it is 
important that you not just show up at the disaster area. We will be 
contacting people as the need arises.  Completion of the form does 
not mean that you will be used in this disaster but we appreciate 
your interest in helping animals in a disaster.

Please visit our web site www.noahswish. org  to check to see what we 
need at the disaster and then see if you can get people in your area 
to donate these items.    If you receive donate items please contact 
us and we will let you know where to send them. While visiting our 
web site check  for information about becoming a trained volunteer.   
There is an application which you can fill out for the training in 
your area. Thank you again for your kind offer to help and we will 
keep you informed.

Thanks, Dianne Montague and Linda Rogers

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2005, 05:11:41 pm »
Well, poop!  I can't seem to get the form in to this space....if you'd like, email me directly and I'll email it to you or contact Noah's Wish directly.  SORRY!!!

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2005, 06:48:13 am »
I'd like to do what I can to help!...Let us know...k?...That pic of the poor dog on Laurel Grove's post...Did he get help? :'(

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Re: Help for Katrina Big Paws
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2005, 07:04:01 am »
I'm so glad they saved their dog. It looks like a puppy.