Kinship Circle: [GULF COAST] For The Animals’ Sake
April 15th, 2007 5:22 pm by Kelly Garbato———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Apr 14, 2007 4:09 PM
Subject: [GULF COAST] For The Animals’ Sake
To: “14. KINSHIP CIRCLE Animal Disaster Relief List”
KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF – PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST
4/14/07: [GULF COAST] For The Animals’ Sake, In Gulf Coast And Beyond
PAST NEWSLETTERS: www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/default.html
ANIMAL ISSUE OF THE WEEK:
Rivers Of Blood – Canada’s Brutal Seal Hunt
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IN THIS ALERT:
1. Online Movies About Animals Of Storm
2. Don’t Let Duke Die At The Hands Of Bureaucrats
3. A.R.K. Effort (Animal Rescue After Katrina)
4. Lone Louisiana Needs To Ban Chicken Fighting Now
5. Louisiana State Police Raid Cockfighting Arenas
6. New Orleans Sweeties Need Homes
7. Support Landmark CA Law For Mandatory Spay/Neuter
8. St. Bernard Parish Shelter Fails Inspection
9. Katrina Has Had Emotional Effects On Pets, Too
10. Noah’s Wish No More?
11. Humane Society Louisiana Aids Abused Duck
12. Happy Endings…
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1. Online Movies About Animals Of Storm
Kinship Circle movie: A Place Between Hope And Despair
STORY/PHOTOS: www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/nola_now.html
MOVIE: www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/nola_video.html
Best viewed if movie is downloaded to your computer and opened in Quicktime, so you can enlarge view.
In Defense of the Peaceful Pit Bull Terriers:
Forwarded by Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com
server.inalbum.com/show/jodipreis/Message_to_the_Media2.html?296033009
From: Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com
These are all the videos, beginning with Lamar Dixon just after the storm, thru Dec. of 2006. I’ll be doing another one covering Jan – April 2007…
You’ll Never Walk Alone – Filmed Sept-Oct. 2005
I Want To Live – Filmed Oct.-Nov. 2005
Somebody’s Praying – Filmed Dec. 2005
Still Forgotten – Filmed July-Sept 2006 (with some early year footage)
Troubled Waters – Filmed Oct.-Dec. 2006
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2. Don’t Let Duke Die At The Hands Of Bureaucrats
SOURCE: ilovemybacon [at] yahoo.com
4/13/07, from ilovemybacon [at] yahoo.com — This is the last chance for Duke, the Suffolk County Pitbull imprisoned for 3-1/2 years and sentenced to death for allegedly biting another dog. His case is now under review by the Appellate Court with hopes they’ll view the prior decision as unjust and give poor Duke his life back. For those unfamiliar with the story, here is the latest entry in Newsday that summarizes the situation.
Denise Melendez asks all those who support Duke to please write a letter to the court. See sample letter to the Appellate Court below. Your letter could bring Duke one small step closer to freedom…
At the Appellate Term: Order to Show Cause return date is April 27, 2007, Issue at this court is whether to vacate the first hearing that you received a default on because of the defective notice and the one man hearing that was held.
SAMPLE LETTER FROM DENISE MENENDEZ
**SAMPLE LETTER ALSO ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL, in Word Doc format for easy modifications, printing and sending.
Appellate Division 2nd Department
45 Monroe Place
Brooklyn, NY 11201
RE: Dominick Motta v. Denise Melendez
IN SUPPORT OF DUKE AND THE APPELLANT DENISE MELENDEZ
Dear Appellate Division 2nd Department,
I am writing to you to express my support of Denise Melendez and her pet Duke. I believe that the sentencing on the second hearing was too severe based on the misapplication of the dangerous dog law which did not cover dog on dog attacks at the time of the incident.
Please take into consideration that there has been no evidence that Duke was the dog involved in the attack. He has been tested several times by a professional and has been deemed a non aggressive dog. The employees at the Town of Islip shelter claim that he is the nicest dog they have seen in years. He is obviously not a threat to anyone. Please do not allow breed discrimination to be a factor in your decision. Duke has proved himself to be a good dog and deserves to go home to his family.
Sincerely,
Your name, address, phone
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3. A.R.K. Effort (Animal Rescue After Katrina)
SOURCE: Brenda Shoss, Kinship Circle, info [at] kinshipcircle.org; Kathy Sweeney, kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com; Ramona Billot,
ramonabillot [at] yahoo.com; Traci Kestler, tbkestler [at] cox.net
Cat recently spotted in New Orleans
Katrina-Affected Animals Still Need You
New Orleans cats and dogs scavenge in sparsely populated areas. Even in semi-repopulated areas, many residents are so financially strapped (and living in FEMA trailers alongside destroyed homes) they can no longer care for their own pets — let alone street animals.
These NOLA residents, Katrina evacuees themselves, have been devoted to animal recovery since returning to their damaged homes nearly two years ago.
They conduct and incur costs for trap/neuter/release (TNR), medical care, adopt/transport, rescue, and food/water programs:
- Traci Kestler, ARNO & independents
- Kathy Sweeney, Lakeview, New Orleans
- Ramona Billot, Plaquemines Parish/Belle Chasse
YOU CAN HELP THEM BY DONATING MONEY OR SUPPLIES:
CHECKS OR PETCO/PETSMART GIFT CARDS
Mail directly to Traci, Kathy or Ramona. Addresses below.
ARRANGE SHIPMENT OF FOOD/SUPPLIES
Contact Traci, Kathy or Ramona directly.
Traci Kestler / ARNO & independents’
P.O. Box 55284; Metairie, LA 70055-5284
504-975-5971, tbkestler [at] cox.net
ONLINE: www.ARFL.petfinder.com
Kathy Sweeney / Lakeview
1105 Taft Park; Metairie, LA 70001
504-343-3683, kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com
Ramona Billot / Plaquemines Parish
102 A Omega; Belle Chase, LA 70037
504-606-3116, ramonabillot [at] yahoo.com
OR, you may send checks (no gift cards) via Kinship Circle, a nonprofit org. We’ll distribute funds monthly. Please send donations earmarked for A.R.K.:
ONLINE DONATIONS:
www.kinshipcircle.org/donation/
**IF DONATING ONLINE AT KINSHIP CIRCLE WEBSITE:
Please also send an email to kinshipcircle [at] brick.net confirming your donation is specifically for A.R.K.
BY MAIL:
Send check made out to Kinship Circle to:
Kinship Circle
A.R.K. Effort (Animal Rescue After Katrina)
7380 Kingsbury Blvd.; Saint Louis, MO 63130
memo: Animal Rescue After Katrina (A.R.K)
Kinship Circle, nonprofit, registered in the state of Missouri
Charter number: N00071626 * Certification number: 7789294
[Federal] Employee Identification Number (EIN): 20-5869532
Some of the hungry animals Kinship Circle fed while in New Orleans in February. These two cats are in Plaquemines Parish.
To volunteer for FOOD/WATER DISTRIBUTION, contact ARNO’s volunteer coordinator to tell her you want to do food/water while in New Orleans:
Jimmie Jenkins – ph: 770-789-9266
email: jjenkins88 [at] bellsouth.net
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4. Lone Louisiana Needs To Ban Chicken Fighting Now
SOURCE: Bfleb2 [at] aol.com
FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE: With cockfighting now outlawed in New Mexico — followed by recent passage of a federal bill that makes the bloodsport a felony — Louisiana is the only state left to condone fatal fights between two drugged birds with razor-sharp gaffs strapped to their feet.
4/13/07, from Bfleb2 [at] aol.com — Chicken Fighting (sorry but I won’t refer to this garbage with the positive term “Cockfighting” term that glorifies it) is still legal in backward state of Louisiana where I reside. There is an effort yet again to make it illegal. Despite an overwhelming majority of people in Louisiana wanting the practice made illegal a powerful group of backward, rural legislators want to continue fighting chickens.
1. SUPPORT SEN. LENTINI’S PROPOSED COCKFIGHTING BAN
Senator Arthur J. “Art” Lentini
P.O. Box 94183
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
ph: 225-342-2040; email: lentini [at] legis.state.la.us
Senator Arthur J. “Art” Lentini (District 10) leads the effort to ban chicken fighting in Louisiana. He has consistently sponsored bills to outlaw animal abuse and chicken fighting. He is an ardent supporter of humane treatment for animals. Support Senator Lentini’s efforts by thanking him and urging him to continue on behalf of Louisianans and the nationwide majority.
2. ASK JOE SALTER (Speaker of the LA House) TO HEAR BILL
Rep. Joe Salter
house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members.asp?ID=24
State Capitol Building
P.O. Box 94062 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062
ph: 225-342-7263, 800-259-4135; fax: 225-342-8336
Please contact Rep Joe Salter (Speaker of the House) and urge him to move Sen. Lentini’s bill into the House Judiciary Committee so it does not die in Agriculture Committee.
Gov Blanco has also expressed support for a chicken fighting ban. One proposed bill to ban “chicken fighting” has a “phase out” period of 3 years, which is of course ridiculous and is simply an attempt by the “chicken fighting” lobby to take the spotlight off the issue and let them repeal this bill at some point during the next 3 years. Do not be fooled by this subterfuge. It’s LA politics at its worst.
Senator Lentini will issue a far more encompassing bill to make it illegal to engage in “chicken fighting” or be a spectator at “chicken fights.” This is the bill we must support.
These bills traditionally go to the Agriculture Committee where committee members kill them. On the days they dismiss/kill these bills, the Ag Committee even goes so far as to order in fried chicken for lunch as a statement of contempt for the “animal freaks.” This committee should not hear this bill. Instead, it should go to the House Judiciary Committee, which normally handles matters of crime and punishment.
3. TELL LOUISIANA’S “BAD GUYS” HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THEIR BLOODSPORT
House Agricultural Committee: house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/H_Cmte_AG.asp
Rep. Troy Hebert
PO Box 32
Jeanerette, LA 70544
ph: 337-276-6564; fax: 337-276-5497
email: Jeanerettelarep049 [at] legis.state.la.us
Sen. Donald Cravins Jr.
707 N. Main Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
ph: 337-943-2407; email: cravinsd [at] legis.state.la.us
Bad guys in the Chicken Fighting Debate: All House Agricultural Committee members voted the last 2 years to retain “chicken fighting.” Among legislators who favor retaining chicken fighting are Rep. Troy Hebert and Sen. Donald Cravins Jr. Both are long time public chicken fighting advocates and say they attend chicken fights and bring their children. Send them letters, faxes and emails with your opinion of chicken fighting.
LINKS TO RECENT NEWS STORIES:
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070409/ap_on_re_us/louisiana_cockfighting
www.thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070320/NEWS01/703200321
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5. Louisiana State Police Raid Cockfighting Arenas
SOURCE: Jeff Dorson, Executive Director, Humane Society of Louisiana
stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com
4/1/07, from stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com — For the first time in recent memory, agents from the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division raided 2 cockfighting arenas and arrested the owners and some participants, charging them with money laundering, racketeering, illegal gambling, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to Associated Press reports. “It was a cockfighting casino,” said Doug Pierrelee, state police spokesperson, about the recently raided Sunrise Game Club. The Sunrise Game Club, located just south of Logansport, and the Milk Dairy Game Club located in the village of Tickfaw in Tangipahoa parish were both recently raided by the state police, after conducting a year old investigation.
The Humane Society of Louisiana urges residents of Louisiana and other concerned citizens to thank Colonel Henry L. Whitehorn for his decision to authorize these raids and for overseeing these investigations conducted by the Gaming Enforcement Division. You may also wish to praise the work of Lt. Colonel Dane Morgan, Major Genny May, Captain Joe Lentini, and Lt. Rhett Trahan for their roles in planning, organizing, and/or participating in these investigations for over the past year.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR LETTERS OF SUPPORT:
Colonel Henry L. Whitehorn
Superintendent of the Louisiana State Police
P.O . Box 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896-6614
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6. New Orleans Sweeties Need Homes
SOURCE: www.animalrescueneworleans.com
Foster/Adopt For Animal Rescue New Orleans
ARNO has an ongoing need for foster homes to provide animals a safe and loving environment until transport, reunion and adoption arrangements can be made. Help us continue saving animals from the streets of New Orleans and many surrounding parishes. Your support enables ARNO to trap and rescue more animals from animal control facilities and kill shelters. The surrounding parishes have experienced a drastic increase in Katrina owner surrenders, as many people cannot find new places to live that allow pets.
TO FOSTER/SHELTER ANIMALS, CONTACT:
GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA
* ARNO FOSTER CARE APPLICATION:
www.animalrescueneworleans.com/foster_form.html
* More ARNO foster info and contacts:
www.animalrescueneworleans.com/fosterinfo.html
* ARNO ADOPTION APPLICATION:
www.animalrescueneworleans.com/adoptions.html
* ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)
504-571-1900 / Adoptions email: adoptfromarno [at] yahoo.com
WEST BANK/BELLE CHASSE AREA
* CONTACT RAMONA BILLOT: ramonabillot [at] yahoo.com
TO VIEW ANIMALS IN NEED:
www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/shelter71665-pets.html
TEDDY (left photo – Male, Young Labrador Retriever Mix), POGO (center photo – Female, Young Labrador Retriever Mix) and ANDY (right photo – Male, Senior Cocker Spaniel Mix) are some of many animals who need homes at ARNO shelter.
See rest of sweeties-in-need: www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/shelter71665-pets.html
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7. Support Landmark CA Law For Mandatory Spay/Neuter
SOURCE: Marie Atake, Forte Animal Rescue, PawAngel [at] FARescue.org; Zelda Penzel, AnimalAlert-SOS-RESCUE [at] yahoogroups.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.cahealthypets.com/
OR CONTACT: Judie Mancuso, judie [at] cahealthypets.com; Rich McLellan, rich [at] humanevoters.org
4/12/07, from PawAngel [at] FARescue.org — [You do NOT need to be a California resident to support this proposed state law]. The very cause of the dog/cat overpopulation is lack of spay/neuter. Unless we stop the reproduction, our efforts are no different from scooping water out of a sinking ship. THE WAY to stop unnecessary deaths: Reduce reproduction.
Some rescuers oppose this bill because it is not “perfect.” But while breeders are exempt at the state level, local jurisdictions can include them in their ordinances. For this very reason, many breeders are pouring all their energy and power into blocking this effort (see bottom). It’s time to stop animals’ suffering for profit and greed.
CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY
Should the state require pet owners to spay or neuter dogs and cats?
The opposition is winning by tenfold, please take a moment vote YES: www.mercurynews.com/localnewsheadlines/ci_5640017?source=email
(Click on Cast Your Vote)
You do not need to be a California resident.
4/13/07, forwarded from Zelda, zpenzel [at] nyc.rr.com — AB1634: PRO-PASSAGE has less THAN 500 SIGNATURES. ANTI-PASSAGE HAS OVER 4,000.
PETITION FOR SPAY/NEUTER LEGISLATION
California Healthy Pets Act: AB 1634
www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/877889052?ltl=1176232780
FAX SACRAMENTO COMMITTEE MEMBERS RIGHT NOW
You don’t have to write a long letter. You can just say “I am writing to support AB 1634 The California Healthy Pets Act.” Sign the letter and include your mailing address with zip code, and phone number.
This bill will make it mandatory to spay and neuter pets which will change the outrageous pet overpopulation in LA. Supporters of the bill in Sacramento are horrified to learn from staff of committee members who will vote on this bill that 80-90% of faxes received so far are AGAINST its passage. They told me supporters of the bill need to fax EVERY COMMITTEE MEMBER RIGHT NOW (not just the Chairperson) if we are to convince legislators to pass the bill.
For some reason, they’ve been told only faxes will count, NOT emails and phone calls.
SEND FAXES TO:
Chairman Mike Eng: 916-319-2149
Shirley Horton: 916-319-2178
Karen Bass: 916-319-2147
Wilmer Amina Carter: 916-319-2162
Vice-Chair Bill Emmerson: 916-319-2163
Mary Hayashi: 916-319-2118
Edward Hernandez: 916-319-2157
Shirley Horton: 916-319-2178
Bill Maze (916) 319-2134
Curren Price Jr.: 916-319-2151
Alberto Torrico: 916-319-2120
Lloyd Levine: 818-902-0764
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8. St. Bernard Parish Shelter Fails Inspection
SOURCE: Jeff Dorson, Executive Director, Humane Society of Louisiana, stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com
4/11/07, from stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com — UPDATE: After the conditions at the St. Bernard shelter were covered extensively in the local media, parish officials admitted that they were aware of the problems and were considering options to address the issues. In the meantime, Kathryn Destreza, lead investigator for the LA-SPCA, graciously provided personnel, guidance, and some supplies to assist with the operations at this shelter. The LA-SPCA has assisted our organization on a number of different projects, and they continue to do a fantastic job of assisting the Humane Society of Louisiana and law enforcement agencies around the state.
4/2/07, from stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com — News Release
Contact person: Jeff Dorson 901-268-4432
ST. BERNARD SHELTER FAILS INSPECTION – ANIMALS AND WORKERS EXPOSED TO UNSANITARY AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS.
Acting on tips from visitors to the St. Bernard Animal Shelter, based in Chalmette, representatives from the Humane Society of Louisiana recently inspected the facility and found numerous violations of accepted shelter guidelines. “It appears that virtually nothing has been done to improve this shelter after it was damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita,” says Jeff Dorson, executive director for the group and its primary shelter inspector. “It appears that the parish accepted a substantial amount of funds, which were donated by national humane organizations immediately after the 2005 hurricane season, but it appears that the funds have not been used for their intended purposes,” adds Dorson.
The American SPCA, based out of New York City, and the Humane Society of the United States, which is not affiliated with the Humane Society of Louisiana, donated $70,000 directly to the parish and another $100,000 to a non-profit group that worked closely with the shelter prior to Katrina. “We made several attempts to review our findings with Mr. Chris Merkel, supervisor of the St. Bernard shelter, but he refused to talk to us. We also wanted to know specifically what happened to the funds that were given to this administration and why they were not used. These same 2 national groups pledged to donate an additional $500,000 to build a new shelter for the parish. However, in light of these developments, these funds may be in jeopardy,” says Dorson.
The Humane Society’s inspection report was sent to administration officials last week and copies were also forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General for comment. The report listed serious structural and operational problems, among them:
- Shelter has no working electrical outlets. Extension cords must be used to operate fans to cool the building.
- Dozens of ceiling panels are missing and wires are hanging down throughout the facility.
- Drainage system is inadequate and backs up on a daily basis.
- 2 broken windows that allow rain to enter the building.
- Shelter’s 3 doors cannot close or lock properly, which poses safety issues for employees, visitors, and to the animals.
- Nursing cats and kittens are housed in a stainless steel container that has neither electricity nor running water and which will soon expose th animals to high, life-threatening temperatures.
- No training program or written guidelines for new employees.
“The eyes of the nation continue to shine on St. Bernard parish and its treatment of animals. Recently, a grand jury indicted 2 sheriff’s deputies who have been charged with shooting peoples’ pets during Katrina. A civil lawsuit has also been filed in federal court, alleging the same actions,” concludes Dorson.
Mr. Dorson is available at 901-268-4432 for interviews throughout the day.
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9. Katrina Has Had Emotional Effects On Pets, Too
SOURCE: Forwarded by Marnie Reeder, starbright60 [at] webtv.net
www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/living/16950308.htm
I have discussed today’s topic with many clients over the past year and a half. You won’t find any scientific data on the subject, whether indexed in veterinary publications or on Internet searches. It is simply a result of conversations with clients in my exam rooms.
The topic is that of stress in the pets who endured Hurricane Katrina and the recovery period of their pet owners since then. There is no doubt that many pets have scars that parallel emotions of their human owners. I’ll share some of the situations I’ve heard about. Post-Katrina dog aggression
There have been cases surfacing in which dogs who never showed aggression toward people or other dogs have started showing aggression since the hurricane. No doubt, frustration from having to endure abnormal containment (or lack of) in the days following the storm resulted in behavioral changes for some dogs.
Furthermore, moves to FEMA trailers, other residences, or sometimes relocations to other states before returning home left permanent changes in these dogs. We have yet to see if time will change these behavioral patterns once things normalize a while.
Cats post-Katrina
There is no doubt that cats are creatures of habit, and they do not like changes. I see that at my home, which remained intact for the most part post-Katrina. However, rebuilding or substantial remodeling of a home is enough to shake up the delicate psyche of a feline. Just think about what a radical change a complete relocation or relocation followed by a homecoming would do. No doubt, there have been these and other behavioral changes in many cats of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Of course, depression because of loss of fellow pets (those who perished in Katrina), has been a common thread in many communities along the Coast. I have regularly seen 3-5 month periods of depression in pets when other pets were lost in households where there were strong emotional bonds with a fellow pet. I have used antidepressants on some of these pets, but in most cases, I have just allowed for a tincture of time.
So what’s been the most surprising behavioral change as part of the post-Katrina stress syndrome that I’ve seen in practice? Increasing neuroses like tail-chewing and the acral lick dermatitis (a.k.a. lick granuloma complex-habitual licking of the paws). Some of my clients have attributed the paw-licking to seawater-linked infections after the storm, but there have not been any nasty lingering infections that I’ve had to treat on them. As a result, I am concluding that the problem is emotional, not physical.
Once again, we’ll see if time will literally heal these wounds.
Any other syndromes you might have seen in your pet(s) post-Katrina? Share them with me at bamc [at] datasync.com. I’d like to add them to my list of post-Katrina traumatic stresses that have been prevalent in our pets.
Dr. Chris Duke is a veterinarian at Bienville Animal Medical Center in Ocean Springs, MS.
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10. Noah’s Wish No More?
SOURCE: www.noahswish.org/
Dear Noah’s Wish Volunteers, Supporters, and Friends:
We are writing to inform you that Noah’s Wish is in the midst of an ongoing civil investigation by the California Attorney General’s office concerning funds received by Noah’s Wish during Hurricane Katrina. The California Attorney General has taken the position that certain funds donated to Noah’s Wish during this period, and its immediate aftermath, are restricted and may only be used for the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina, rather than the animal victims of other disasters or for general disaster preparedness. Noah’s Wish disagrees with the Attorney General’s position with respect to those funds, but is working cooperatively with the Attorney General toward a timely resolution of the dispute.
In response to the California Attorney General, Noah’s Wish has set aside the disputed funds and agreed not to use those funds pending final resolution of the investigation. Noah’s Wish is unable to predict when the matter will be resolved. Because Noah’s Wish does not presently have access to the disputed funds, it is unable at this time to continue with its efforts to provide disaster preparedness services and volunteer training.
We will provide you with an update once we have resolved this matter.
We appreciate your patience and also wish to express our gratitude for all that you have done to support Noah’s Wish in carrying out our charitable mission. — Sincerely, Noah’s Wish Board of Directors, March 26, 2007
Announcement, March 28, 2007
As of today, Terri Crisp is no longer associated with Noah’s Wish, Inc. in any capacity. We wish her well in her future endeavors.
Noah’s Wish Board of Directors
sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2007/04/02/story1.html
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11. Humane Society Louisiana Aids Abused Duck
SOURCE: Jeff Dorson, Executive Director, Humane Society of Louisiana, stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com
4/10/07, from stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com — News Release
Contact person: Jeff Dorson 901-268-4432
INJURED DUCK RESCUED, JUVENILES SUSPECTED OF ATTACKING FOWL
Juveniles are suspected of attacking ducks, who make their homes in many of Kenner’s canals, with 5 inch metallic darts. Several ducks have been victimized by such attacks, and at least one was observed to have more then 6 darts protruding from his body and neck. Officials from the Humane Society of Louisiana investigated the complaint last week and discovered one duck with a dart pinned to his side. After failing to capture the injured Muscovy duck on 2 consecutive nights, the group asked “Trapper” John Schmidt, a licensed animal handler, to rescue the duck.
On Saturday, Trapper John was able to capture the slippery duck, after a 3 1/2 hour chase. The duck still had a dart pinned to his side when caught. The Humane Society of Louisiana has placed the duck, now named Daffy, into a safe environment and will be transporting the duck to the Clearwater Sanctuary later today. Daffy will be treated for his injuries and released back into the wild.
Since receiving the original report of kids attacking these harmless ducks, the Humane Society has received other reports of juveniles victimizing other water foul. One resident observed kids deliberately trying to place the ducks in harm’s way. The kids were seen enticing the ducks to cross the street by throwing them pieces of bread in front of passing vehicles.
The Humane Society is also encouraging the Kenner Police to take note of these incidents. Neighbors have observed groups of juveniles prowling the canals at dusk with the same metallic darts that have been found in the ducks. During the 2006 legislative session, ducks and geese were granted protection under the state’s animal protection laws. “The deliberate maiming and mutilation of animals, which now includes ducks, is a felony under our revised statutes,” says Jeff Dorson, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Louisiana.
The Humane Society is also accepting donations to pay for Daffy’s treatment and for other victims of animal abuse. Donations may be sent to the Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, La 70174. To contact the society, please call 1-888-6-HUMANE or visit their website at Humanela.org.
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12. Happy Endings…
NOLA KITTIES FIND FOREVER HOMES IN ST. LOUIS
SOURCE: Nancy Lupia, felinesforever [at] hotmail.com
On 2/22/07, Kinship Circle gently loaded 13 NOLA cats into the back of an SUV for a 10-hour drive to St. Louis. Baby Noah lives with KC’s Brenda Shoss. The remaining cats, fostered by Nancy Lupia of Felines Forever, have ALL BEEN ADOPTED. One pregnant kitty, Rita, gave birth on 3/16/07…
DEVOTED VOLUNTEERS MOVE ABOUT 60 NOLA KITTIES TO ARIZONA
SOURCE: Kathy Sweeney, kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com, arneworleans [at] aol.com
3/25/07, from kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com — Thanks to all that helped Jeanette and I make this transport happen of about 50 ARNO cats plus 8 others cats from fosters. All of these cats and kittens will be going directly into fosters or into 4 Petsmart stores for adoption.
3/24/07, from arneworleans [at] aol.com — This transport was made possible by Jeanette Althans, Kathy Sweeney, Linda Graf in AZ, Karen O’Toole in AZ. All I did was gather the paperwork. Thank you ladies for making it happen. Also, thanks to all the volunteers who responded to our calls for help, especially Aleta, who made the carriers as comfortable as possible. Dion and Tom, our drivers, Jackie, Melinda, Lisa Dimarco, Leigh Schmidt, and Anastasia, the good mommy! Lise Mc, who lost about 5 pounds helping us to walk the dogs tonite, and all of you who lifted us with your good thoughts and helped us to get thru these last few days… Hugs, Robin
SAMMIE RESETTLES IN ST. LOUIS
SOURCE: Forwarded by Ramona Billot, ramonabillot [at] yahoo.com (Sammie’s rescuer)
Sammie is among the 13 cats Kinship Circle transported from NOLA to St. Louis in late February.
3/31/07, from Jill Carles, kindhrtdone [at] yahoo.com (Sammie’s new mom) — Sammie is great. He is such a sweetie like you said. He greets me everyday at the door when I come in. Many times he follows me around. He is quite social. At night when we go to bed, if he is not in the bed with me already, I just call him and he comes in and lays down. He is a real joy and quite some company when my son is not here. The other day I gave him some wet food and he didn’t like it so much. I left it in the bowl for maybe 2 days thinking he would eventually eat it. Instead, I found that he had tore open a hole in his big food bag in the basement and was feeding himself. Ha! He showed me, huh? He loves playing with plastic soda caps too.
HAPPY REUNION IN LAKEVIEW
SOURCE: Kathy Sweeney, kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com
3/21/07, from kathybsweeney [at] yahoo.com — This reunion results from the combined efforts of three Lakeview feeders: Kathy Sweeney, Lisa DiMarco, and Jeanette Althans.
Shorty, a pretty gray and white tuxedo, escaped from his Lakeview home over a year ago, in February 2006. Kathy saw a flyer that Shorty’s owners had posted in Lakeview. Kathy contacted Shorty’s owners, Dave and Eileen, took down the information and added it to the “Lakeview missing cats spreadsheet” compiled by the Lakeview feeders.
This past week, Lisa trapped a gray and white tuxedo about 8-10 blocks from Shorty’s home. She brought him to ARNO, along with another trapped cat, for TNR. On Tuesday night, Kathy and Jeanette went to ARNO and took photos of the trapped cats in order to forward to the remote reunion volunteers that they are working with. After looking at the gray and white tuxedo, Kathy remembered that Shorty was missing from the area where the cat was trapped. Wednesday morning Jeanette called Eileen and told her that a cat that matched Shorty’s description had been trapped and was scheduled to be released later that day.
Eileen related that Shorty had been her husband’s “baby” and her husband had just passed away Sunday morning. Eileen thought this might be a sign from God. When Eileen went to ARNO, she met with Robin and discovered that the trapped cat was indeed Shorty. Because Eileen is in the middle of funeral arrangements for her husband, ARNO will keep the cat for a few days until she can take him home. Eileen believes this is truly a miracle.
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