Monday, September 5, 2005

The Houston SPCA has taken in a whopping 663 animals since Thursday (most from evacuees at the Houston Astrodome and Reliant Arena) and they are expecting hundreds more in the days ahead. They have a list of supplies needed on their web site and monetary donations are also important to help them continue to offer free boarding and care to the pets of victims of hurricane Katrina.

North Shore Animal League now has an animal rescue blog which details their efforts to help out in the south. Like the other groups, they're having problems finding gasoline for transport activities.


If you have supplies to donate, here's a current list of what Best Friends hurricane relief is seeking. The items should be sent to the top address in MS, not the bottom one in UT.

Dear Members and Friends,

We now have a shipping address! Please send your donations of supplies to:

Best Friends Hurricane Relief
c/o Leigh Breland
1635 Misty Lane
Terry, MS 39170

Hurricane-related inquiries, including offers to donate supplies or funds or to volunteer, may be directed to: 435.644.2001 x398 or hurricane@bestfriends.org.

We’ve reprinted the list of most needed supplies below.
People needs:
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Vegetarian people food that won’t spoil or need refrigeration
Portable toilets and sanitizer
Insect repellent
Sun showers
Sunscreen
First aid kits for relief workers
Hand sanitizer

Pet needs
Pet Food
Animal bedding
Crates (all sizes)
Collars/leads
Veterinary supplies
Puppy and kitten formula
Canopy tents for the animals
Large cat tower/cage (for kittens)
Portable water bowls for animals
Microchip scanners

General needs
RVs, SUV’s & Trucks (4x4), ATV’s (loaned or donated)
Tarps
Two way radios
Generators
Rope
Duct tape
Cable ties
Fencing, both temporary and permanent
Heavy work gloves and welding gloves
Carpentry supplies
Gas cans
Gas for vehicles
Flashlights
Batteries (AA, AAA, C & D)
Water
Water tanks
Clorox bleach
Warehouse facilities near Tylertown, MS
Garbage cans
Garbage bags
Tents
Camping Gear
Towels
Blankets
Collapsible wire cages (extra large size)
Extension cords (heavy duty outdoor approved - 100 foot long)
Grooming clippers (electric)
Zip Lock bags (extra large size)

Important note: Please contact us at the number above before you buy large quantities of any of these items.

Again, thank you so very much for all offers of help. We’ll keep you updated on developments.

Best Friends Animal Society
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, UT 84741
aileenw@bestfriends.org
http://www.bestfriends.org/
(435)644-3965 ext. 4165

A better world through kindness to animals.