Kinship Circle: LaFourche Parish: Volunteers/Supplies Needed Now
September 16th, 2008 4:19 pm by Kelly Garbato———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Subject: LaFourche Parish: Volunteers/Supplies Needed Now
KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK
www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters
9/15/08: Volunteers & Supplies Needed In Flooded LaFourche, LA
VOLUNTEERS CALLED TO LAFOURCHE PARISH
Kinship Circle and MuttShack volunteers are needed in LaFourche Parish, Louisiana where MuttShack has a joint MOU with LaFourche Parish, by and between La Fourche Parish Government, COLAA (the Coalition of Louisiana Animal Advocates), MuttShack Animal Rescue and Humane Society of Louisiana.
La Fourche Parish Animal Shelter was destroyed in recent storms. Animals need care now, even during cleanup and rebuilding. A main supply structure (60ft X 80ft) was ravaged as well, and cannot serve as a temporary holding area for animals until we construct a cinderblock foundation (or substitute with plastic/rubberized pallets). This marshy area is prone to flooding, even with minimal rainfall. All supplies and vaccines were ruined when power went down, but power is currently back on.
The return of residents — along with area properties and perimeter fencing wrecked in storms — promises a large influx of rescues and surrenders. Volunteers can help counsel residents and urge them to care for their own animals, as we provide kenneling, crates and food.
As an adjunct to the recovery effort, the MOU partners will try to implement a TNR and Spay/Neuter program — perhaps attracting residents with food incentives so they bring in their animals.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW FOR:
* Shelter care
* Animal handlers
* Construction experience**
* Admin (including organizers)
* Animal adoption and transport coordinators
* Animal transport (experience with animal care during transport)
* Runners (to pick up/deliver supplies)
**Construction experience, including: Carpentry (rough and finished), masonry (foundation), drywall, electrical, HVAC, etc.
MuttShack anticipates a Terrebonne Parish MOU shortly. When signed we’ll advise as to deployment to Terrebonne Parish Animal Control.
VOLUNTEERS: 3 STEPS…YOU’RE THERE
1. REGISTER WITH KINSHIP CIRCLE:
NO ONE SHOULD SELF-DEPLOY. All volunteers must register before deployment.
Send requested info to (one or other, NOT both):
Brenda Shoss, Kinship Circle: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Terri Kelly, Kinship Circle: pawsitivedirections [at] yahoo.com
***EVEN IF ALREADY SENT, WE COLLECT THIS MINIMAL INFO FOR EACH DEPLOYMENT***
***If you’re not already in Kinship Circle’s volunteer network, we may need additional info***
1. Your First/Last Name:
2. Street Address:
3. City, State, Zip Code:
4. Phone Numbers (cell & land):
5. Email:
6. Driver’s License ID#:
7. YOUR ARRIVE & DEPART DATES:
8. ARE YOU SUBSCRIBED TO KINSHIP CIRCLE’S DISASTER AID EMAIL LIST?
9. TYPE IN SUBJECT LINE: IKE VOLUNTEER
2. IN LOUISIANA, REPORT TO:
The home of Joe Dubois, COLAA and MuttShack Disaster Response Coordinator for LaFourche and Terrebonne Parishes
Joe and Mary Dubois, 985-804-6186
113 Leighton Loop / Houma, LA 70360
Joe Dubois will find homes for volunteers to stay in. You don’t need a tent, but should bring a sleeping bag. Showers, bathroom and food for volunteers.
3. REPORT TO MUTTSHACK INCIDENT COMMANDER AT LAFOURCHE SHELTER:
Mary Karr: 206-947-3374
Lafourche Animal Shelter
934 Highway 3185 / Thibodaux, Louisiana 70302
(Shelter: 985-446-3532)
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Can’t Go? Please Help With Supply Needs
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SUPPLY NEEDS FOR MUTTSHACK INCIDENT COMMAND CENTER & SHELTER OPERATIONS
20 Volunteers / Unless otherwise stated, assume quantities for 200-300 animals
SEND SUPPLIES TO: Lafourche Animal Shelter
985-446-3532 / 934 Highway 3185 / Thibodaux, Louisiana 70302
Building Supplies (lumber, cinderblocks, cement, hardware, etc.)
Plastic/Rubberized Pallets
Kennels (chain link – 4’X6’ – 100 Qty)
Wire Crates (large and medium size – 200 Qty)
Transport (Veri-Kennel) Crates (50-60 Qty)
Frontline (large dog size)
Vaccines
Clavamox
Alvox (diarrhea)
Flagil
Capstar (for fleas)
Stainless Steel Bowls
Bleach / Cleaning Supplies
Rubber Gloves (large)
Food (for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens)
Cat Litter / Litter Boxes
KMR Formula (for bottle fed cats)
Tenting, Easy-ups or Tarps (for shade)
Copier or Fax Machine
Phone (hard wire)
Ice / Ice Coolers
Food and Drinking Water
Coffee / Coffee pot
Clipboards
Offices Supplies (pads, pens, highlighters, markers, etc.)
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To Be On File In Kinship Circle’s Disaster Aid Network:
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1. REQUEST VOLUNTEER FORM: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
* Fill out form. Email it back to: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
* IF YOU ALREADY SENT A KC DISASTER AID VOLUNTEER FORM — DO NOT RESEND!
* TYPE IN SUBJECT LINE: KC ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK
2. SUBSCRIBE TO KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID EMAIL LIST FOR UPDATES
* SUBSCRIBE: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
* TYPE IN SUBJECT LINE: SUBSCRIBE, KC DISASTER AID EMAIL LIST
Kinship Circle and MuttShack are separate 501c3 organizations, working in agreement for hurricane season 2008.
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