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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Subject: Emergency Overload: St. Bernard Parish Shelter

DO NOT REPLY TO KINSHIP CIRCLE. TIME IS OF ESSENCE.
IF YOU CAN HELP REPLY TO ST. BERNARD PARISH SHELTER.

10/18/08: EMERGENCY OVERLOAD: St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter
Help pull animals in hard-hit area – Katrina, Gustav…

Animal Shelter Waives Fees To Reduce Overcrowding
‘No Fee’ Adoptions Open To Anyone

www.wdsu.com/news/17739846/detail.html#-

NEW ORLEANS — A Southeast Louisiana animal shelter facing severe overcrowding is waiving adoption fees to encourage area residents to consider adopting a new pet. The St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter said it urgently needs to reduce its dog and cat population. The “no fee” adoption is open to anyone — not just parish residents — and will continue through Monday, Oct. 20.

St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter

www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/

St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter is experiencing severe overcrowding. In an effort to find homes for these animals rather than euthanize them, the parish is waiving all adoption fees for anyone who adopts an animal today through Monday (10/20/08). There is a never fee charged to senior citizens.

115 W. Agriculture Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043 (Off Paris Road)
CALL SHELTER: 504-228-1093
OR A VOLUNTEER: 914-720-6888 or tisme [at] mindspring.com

OUT OF STATE TRANSPORT CAN BE ARRANGED.

SPECIAL SHELTER HOURS:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

SEE ADOPTABLE ANIMALS:

www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Subject: Update/Act: LA Dogfight Thugs Cleared Of All Charges

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10/17/08: Update/Act: LA Dogfight Thugs Cleared Of All Charges

FOR A FORMATTED LETTER (WORD DOC), EMAIL: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Easily modify letter. Copy/paste it into an email or print letter to fax or mail.

FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE: In our UPDATES / AUG-OCT 2008 Newsletter for Kinship Circle Primary subscribers, we revealed the trial of notorious “Dogfighting Don” Floyd Boudreaux, 73, and his son Guy Boudreaux, 44 — arrested in 2005 (pre-Katrina) on 48 counts of dogfighting after Louisiana State Police seized 50+ pit bulls. Shockingly, the leaders of this dogfighting dynasty have since been CLEARED OF ALL CHARGES at their 10/15/08 trial!

EDITED FOR LENGTH

www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/news-43/1224107355100580.xml&storylist=louisiana

10/15/08, LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A state judge cleared a Broussard man and his son, who each faced more than 40 counts of dogfighting. Floyd Boudreaux, 73, and his son, Guy Boudreaux, 44, were arrested in March 2005 and charged with 48 counts of dogfighting after Louisiana State Police seized more than 50 pit bulls that they believed were being used for illegal dogfighting.

District Judge Kristian Earles granted a motion for acquittal, saying the state failed to provide substantial evidence that the men were involved in the illegal sport. The Boudreauxs had waived their rights to a jury trial, so the case was heard by Earles…

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Subject: Part 1/ UPDATES: AUG-OCT 2008

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PART 1: KC UPDATES / AUG – OCT 2008
Victories * Setbacks * Progress For Animals

www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/

PART 1: KC UPDATES / AUG- OCT 2008
1. Dogfighting Don’s First Day In Louisiana Court
2. Ringling Goes To Federal Trial October 20, 2008?
3. Dog Poisoner Gets 30 Jail Days + Counseling
4. HSUS Sues United Egg Producers
5. Bush Admin Objects, But Polar Bears Get Habitat
6. Our Visit To The Vice Prez Debate, St. Louis, MO
7. After AETA: Another Law To Silence Activists
8. Prop 2 Looks Good As Nov. 4 Elections Approach
9. Bush Admin VS. Gray Wolves: GOP Losing
10. Politics Trumps Mercy: Still No Downer Ban

PART 2: KC UPDATES / AUG – OCT 2008
PLEASE RESEND ME PART #2: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
11. Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Obama
12. Police Sgt. Acquitted In Dog’s Death In Locked Car
13. Who Dumped HLS Animal Killers Lately?
14. Shooting Mayor’s Dogs Is “Justified.” Huh?
15. Freedom For Unlawfully Jailed Austrian Activists
16. 8 Little Lambs Left A Lab – To Live At A Sanctuary
17. New Development Proves: IAMS Kills
18. Nepal Bans Monkey Export To Research Labs
19. Korea to Classify Dogs as Livestock
20. NJ: Landmark Legal Victory For Farm Animals
21. EU Proposes Total Ban On Some Seal Goods
22. Calif. Law Bans Slaughter Of Downers
23. Hits & Misses For Animals

RE: 10/10/08: Don’t Let Soldiers Kill Beloved Dog In Iraq

NO ANSWERS YET, BUT SEE: Puppy love denied by U.S. army rules

cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2008/10/14/7080146-ap.html

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Subject: Piglets Of The Flood – Iowa Rescues Give Birth

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10/14/08: UPDATE: Piglets Of The Flood – Iowa Rescues Give Birth

DATE: 7/28/08…9/9/08
SOURCE: Midwest Flood Pig Rescue Blog, floodrescue2008.blogspot.com/
Images From A Flood, www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/relief/08-07-03.html

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FARM SANCTUARY, www.farmsanctuary.org

FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE

When Iowa floods saturated nearly 80% of the state this summer, Iowa’s Veterinary Response Coordinator enlisted Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Aid Network to staff staging areas at Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City and Lee County Fairgrounds in Donnellson, Iowa. By June 14, 2008 we were in daily conference calls with the state EOC (Emergency Operations Center). We contacted Best Friends Rapid Response Team and asked Iowa officials to form an agreement with them (MOU) for water rescue in Louisa, Des Moines, Lee, Johnson or Linn counties…. Over June and July, Kinship Circle volunteers traveled to Iowa for emergency pet sheltering, transport and rescue operations.

PHOTO: Molly Wald, Best Friends, www.bestfriends.org

IN THE MEANTIME, PIGS WERE EVERYWHERE…Adrift from flooded hog farms, some still encased in crates. While 40,000 were pre-evacuated, an estimated 4,000 (or more) pigs died. Some who’d scrambled atop levees were shot dead by officials concerned they’d ruin sandbags. Many more drowned. Kinship Circle contacted Farm Sanctuary to ask their Emergency Rescue Team to come to Iowa. KC volunteers Cheri Deatsch, Bob Rude, David Halperin and Craig Hill assisted Farm Sanctuary in initial pig rescues. Eventually “Operation Pig” grew so large, a coalition of Farm Sanctuary, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), American Humane Association (AHA), and Animal Rescue League of Boston recovered pigs from levee systems and treated many for severe sunburn, dehydration, etc. at a triage site in Iowa.

IOWA FLOOD RESCUE PHOTOS & TALES:

www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/relief/08-07-03.html

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Subject: STANDBY ALERT: Wild Fires In Los Angeles Area

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK

www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

10/13/08: Wild Fires In Los Angeles Area
THIS IS NOT A DEPLOYMENT.
This is a pre-alert to find out who in the Los Angeles or nearby areas would be able to volunteer IF OUTSIDE AID IS NEEDED. Brenda Shoss, Kinship Circle

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PRELIMINARY HEAD COUNT: Who Might Be Available?

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FIRES BURNING NORTH OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

This is a PRE-ALERT to find out how many volunteers would be available to help with animal aid for fires primarily on the north side of the 210 Freeway in Los Angeles area.

THIS IS NOT A DEPLOYMENT.

Register with Kinship Circle to be on standby for this disaster response:

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

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: Calif. Fires

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Update, 10/20/08, via Care2:

Great news! Thanks to you and the hard work of the good folks at SPCA, Operation Baghdad Pups, M.A.R.S. Safe Haven and M.A.R.S. Productions, Ratchet, the adopted Iraqi puppy, is now on a plane en route to the United States!

Here’s the wonderful story as told by M.A.R.S. Safe Haven, the sponsors of the Clemency for Ratchet petition:

“Operation Baghdad Pups program manager, Terri Crisp, and Ratchet met at the Baghdad airport tonight and boarded a plane bound for the U.S. After SPCA International received military clearance on Wednesday, October 15, for Ratchet’s travel, the organization set this final rescue plan into action. Last week, the world got behind Ratchet and Spc. Beberg’s plight; an online petition collected over 65,000 signatures pleading for Ratchet’s release.

“Crisp and Ratchet are scheduled to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC on Monday afternoon. Ratchet will be cleared by the Center for Disease Control and given a thorough medical evaluation by a local Virginia veterinarian. As long as Ratchet receives a clean bill of health, he will fly to his final destinations, Minneapolis, MN, on Wednesday.

“Northwest Airlines, a Minnesota base company, generously donated Ratchet and Crisp’s flights from Kuwait to Minneapolis, MN.

“You can receive future updates on continued efforts to help our men and women in the Armed Forces adopt their pets and bring about change to the military’s policies on this issue: info [at] mars-safehaven.net

“Saving Private Ratchet has wonderful gifts with all proceeds going to the SPCA: www.care2.com/go/z/e/AbLiE/W1DG/qBhr

“Read more from the SPCA: www.care2.com/go/z/e/AbLif/W1DG/qBhr “

Also, I’ve posted an update from Kinship Circle after the original KC alert.

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Subject: ACT NOW/ No Paradise For Breeding Birds [KC MEMBER ALERT]

KINSHIP CIRCLE PRIMARY – PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST
The following information is brought to you courtesy of Kinship Circle.
Please DO NOT hit reply! Respond directly to: justroar [at] comcast.net

ALERT FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE SUPPORTER:
10/9/08: ACT BEFORE 10/18 – No Paradise For Breeding Birds

ALERT FROM / REPLY TO:
Rachel Ogden, justroar [at] comcast.net

BACKGROUND:

Speakers Flock to World’s Largest Bird Store While Breeding Birds Languish

On October 18 and 19, 2008, Bird Paradise, the self-proclaimed “world’s largest bird store,” will host its fifth annual “Parrot Palooza” featuring professionals from the bird trade including Dr. Irene Pepperburg, Sally Blanchard, Lara Joseph and Madeleine Franco. SEE SUMMARY AFTER SAMPLE LETTER

CONTACT INFORMATION / TAKE ACTION:

1. Are you in the New Jersey area? Join us on Saturday, October 11, 2008 for a peaceful demonstration in front of the Bird Paradise store.
WHAT: Peaceful Demonstration against Bird Paradise
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
WHERE: Public right of way in front of Bird Paradise, 551 E Rt. 130 S, Burlington, NJ 08016
CONTACT: Rowan Morrison, 610-733-1248, boycottbirdparadise [at] gmail.com

2. Letters and calls needed ASAP to the speakers and promoters asking for their help to prevent the continued suffering and exploitation of birds. These speakers and bird advocacy groups should be working to help birds, not increase the profits of one of the worst exploiters.

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Subject: ACT/ Demand Retrial For Vicious Cat Killer

KINSHIP CIRCLE DISASTER AID NETWORK – PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST

Apologies to dual-list subscribers who receive this alert twice. Kinship Circle Primary alerts are occasionally posted to this disaster aid list too.

COMPANION ANIMAL CAMPAIGNS
10/7/08: Demand Retrial For Vicious Cat Killer
FOR A FORMATTED VERSION OF THIS LETTER (WORD DOC): kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Easily modify letter. Copy/paste it into an email or print letter to fax or mail.

Norman, an 8-pound declawed tabby, and his killer, Joseph Petcka.

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Subject: Call/Write To End Horse Slaughter For Good

KINSHIP CIRCLE PRIMARY – PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN

**H.R. 6598 passed the House Judiciary Committee and is now up for a vote by the full House…any day now. Please contact your U.S. Representative in Congress ASAP. See sample letter and phone call below.

10/2/08: Call/Write To End Horse Slaughter For Good
FOR A FORMATTED LETTER (WORD DOC), EMAIL: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Easily modify letter. Copy/paste it into an email or print letter to fax or mail.

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 3:19 PM
Subject: ACT/ Palin¹s Pro-Death Platform

KINSHIP CIRCLE PRIMARY – PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN

9/27/08: Palin’s Pro-Death Platform On Animals

Next Thursday, October 2, Washington University in St. Louis hosts the vice presidential debate featuring Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden. With the spotlight on vice-prez nominees, you have a great opportunity to send comments to newspapers, blogs and discussions. Let voters know about Governor Sarah Palin’s relentless assault on wildlife and environment.

Whatever your political affiliation, Palin is clearly NOT the candidate for animals….and animals are the focus of this list.

Below are talking points and ideas for your comments, but NEVER COPY AND SEND A FORM LETTER to a newspaper or other media. As soon as an “organized campaign” is suspected, comments are discarded.

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SARAH PALIN: THE CLIFF NOTES

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Top Facts Everyone Must Know About Sarah Palin

www.grizzlybay.org/SarahPalinInfoPage.htm

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Subject: DUE 10/8: No Plea Deal For Poisoning Dogs

KINSHIP CIRCLE PRIMARY – PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN

**Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 9, 2008 in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Please send comments before this date.

9/26/08: No Plea Deal For Poisoning Dogs
FOR A FORMATTED LETTER (WORD DOC), EMAIL: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Easily modify letter. Copy/paste it into an email or print letter to fax or mail.

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FULL CONTACT INFORMATION. Sample letter follows.

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Jefferson County District Attorney Peter L. Deuel
Jefferson County Courthouse
75 SE C Street, Suite B / Madras, Oregon 97741
ph: 541-475-4452; fax: 541-475-4512
email: peter.deuel [at] co.jefferson.or.us

COPY COMMENTS TO:
Jefferson County Administrative Offices
66 SE D Street / Madras, Oregon 97741
ph: 541-475-2449; Fax: 541-475-4454.
Mike Ahern, Commissioner: Commissioner [at] co.jefferson.or.us
John Hatfield, Commissioner: Commissioner [at] co.jefferson.or.us
Bill Bellamy, Chair: Commissioner [at] co.jefferson.or.us

Crooked River Ranch Administration Office
ph: 541-548-8939 or 800-637-5435; fax: 541-548-0278
email: info [at] crookedriverranch.com

*Kinship Circle cannot guarantee validity of email addresses. During campaigns, recipients may change or disable their email addresses. Emails from government, corporate, or institute websites may be incorrect.

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Subject: Horse/Cow Convoy; Displaced By Ike; Denham Springs Snapshot

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK

www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

GULF COAST HURRICANES 2008
9/25/08: Horse/Cow Convoy; Displaced By Ike; Denham Springs Snapshot

IN THIS ALERT:

1. 9/26 Convoy To Aid Horses And Cows After Ike
2. Galveston Area: Help The Doghouse Stay Open
3. Negligent “Caregivers” Look For Animals Left In Ike
4. Thank You! Denham Springs, LA Animal Shelter

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1. 9/26 Convoy To Aid Horses And Cows After Ike

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As happened during Katrina, Ike’s wrath has saturated pastures with saltwater. Cows were stranded on levees. Help and supplies are urgently needed to save these animals.

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Subject: SOS From Texas: Animals After Ike

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK

www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

9/22/08: SOS From Texas, Animals After Ike

IN THIS ALERT:

1. A Texan Talks About Where Animals May Need Help
2. Can This Be True? 10 Days To Reclaim Pets…
3. Give Them Shelter: Help For Ike’s Animal Victims
4. Caught On Camera In Galveston Island
5. More Photos From Houston SPCA & ASPCA
6. Rescuer Near Galveston Pleads For Help
7. Dogs, Cats Spared In Montgomery County, TX
8. Do Their Lives Matter? Cows Cling To Life In Texas

In post-Ike Texas, large groups (such as HSUS) have reportedly invalidated the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) smaller groups (such as MuttShack) had formed with local authorities to work in Beaumont, Texas. Such alleged hostility made it increasingly difficult to obtain a realistic snapshot of the animal situation in Ike-ravaged areas. There was concern about the amount of time some large groups devoted to removing other emergency rescue groups, rather than helping animals in the field. Below is some of what we know — straightforward, without a “public relations” angle.

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From: Kinship Circle
Date: Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Subject: After Ike: Animals Need You In SE Louisiana

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK

www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

9/18/08: Animals Need You In Lafourche, LA — Seriously

FEW VOLUNTEERS HAVE RESPONDED.
Who else can go to Lafourche, LA? IF WE’VE ALREADY SPOKEN TO YOU DIRECTLY, NO NEED TO REPLY AGAIN. Brenda Shoss, Kinship Circle

Animals remain in distress. Volunteers may be needed for assessment, food/water drops, animal transports — in addition to shelter needs. As assessments are made, you may move from Lafourche into other areas in neighboring Terrebonne, etc.

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Send Us Your Arrive/Depart Dates

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Register with Kinship Circle so ground coordinators know how many volunteers to schedule. If already registered, just send your arrive/depart dates…

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

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.

** New Orleans or Baton Rouge airports are closest **

3. THEN REPORT TO MUTTSHACK INCIDENT COMMAND:

Lafourche Animal Shelter / 934 Highway 3185 / Thibodaux, Louisiana 70302
Shelter: 985-446-3532

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)
* Assessments
* Food/Water Drops

**Construction experience, including: Carpentry (rough and finished), masonry (foundation), drywall, electrical, HVAC, etc.

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Subject: Gustav/Ike Survivors Need Transports Now

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK

www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

9/18/08: Transporters – Give Storm Survivors A Second Chance

Denham Springs Animal Shelter is a Louisiana no-kill with a huge influx of animals due to Gustav and Ike. Hurricane survivors and pre-storm animals MUST find a way out, if this shelter is to maintain its no-kill status. Animals must leave Denham Springs, Louisiana for foster/adoptive homes, so new rescues can move in.

TRANSPORTERS NEEDED AS SOON AS MON., 9/22/08, FOR ROUND TRIP:

* Excellent drivers who can walk and handle animals.
* Drivers come to Denham Springs Animal Shelter.
* Transport: About 40 dogs + unknown number of cats through Arizona to San Francisco area.
* MuttShack using 3 cargo vans for trip and needs 6 drivers.
* 5 drivers return cargo vans to Denham Springs.

CAN YOU HELP MOVE THESE DOGS & CATS TO A BETTER LIFE?

CONTACT IMMEDIATELY: MARY KARR, 206-947-3374

PLEASE HELP GIVE STORM SURVIVORS A SECOND CHANCE:

* Can you transport from/to elsewhere in U.S.?
* Can you help coordinate foster homes or no-kill sheltering?
* Can you transport animals in your own roomy vehicle?

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Subject: ACT/ Hormel’s Pigs: Slammed, Cut, Spray-painted

KINSHIP CIRCLE PRIMARY – PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN

Dear Kinship Circle Primary,

In case you missed our first note… We apologize again for the lack of advocacy alerts during hurricane season. After returning from New Orleans to assist with animal evacuations in Hurricane Gustav, Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Aid Network continues to manage volunteers for MuttShack Animal Rescue, to aid animals affected in Hurricane Ike. Thank you for your patience. Kinship Circle

9/17/08: Hormel’s Pigs: Slammed, Cut, Spray-painted

FOR A FORMATTED LETTER (WORD DOC), EMAIL: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Easily modify letter. Copy/paste it into an email or print letter to fax or mail.

A sow with an open sore on her nose from an apparent beating with a metal gate rod.

An employee sprayed paint — for over 30 seconds — into the nostrils of a nursing sow.

www.peta.org/actioncenter/iowa_pigfarm_gallery.asp

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Subject: Stranded By Ike: In Vermilion, Lafitte, Plaquemines

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK

www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

9/16/08: Stranded By Ike – Animals In Vermilion, Lafitte, Plaquemines

Kinship Circle Is not managing volunteers for these efforts.
RESPOND DIRECTLY TO CONTACTS BELOW.

1. Vermilion Parish: Cows On Levees, Trapped By Floodwaters
2. Lafitte, Plaquemines: Animals Need Food

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1. Vermilion: Cows On Levees, Trapped By Floodwaters

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PHOTOS: 9/14/08, Vermilion Parish — Cows stranded in water. Hay is ruined… Notify Debra Barlow (HHERO) ASAP if you can join relief convoys bringing supplies and aid to these animals. (CONTACT INFO BELOW)

CRITICAL NEED TO HELP COWS IN VERMILION PARISH

As happened during Katrina, Ike’s wrath has saturated pastures with saltwater. Cows are standing on levees, stranded by floodwaters. Help and supplies are urgently needed to save these animals.

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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.

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Subject: Save Lives In Hurricane Ike / PLEASE HELP

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK

www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

9/11/08: Donations Needed! Volunteers On Standby For Ike

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Help MuttShack Save Lives In Hurricane Ike

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From: David Friedman, dfnow [at] verizon.net
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008
Subject: URGENT, PLEASE HELP!

MuttShack responded valiantly to Hurricane Gustav, assisting Louisiana with:

* Over 120 trucks
* Trained volunteers
* Rapid Deployment Teams of Incident Command people
* Post storm rescue
* Mass care and sheltering teams

MuttShack worked with parishes throughout LA to rescue, repair and transport animals to safe locations in at least five states around the country. We worked with many partner organizations and value our associations.

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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 1:07 AM
Subject: Can You Be On Standby For Ike?

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK

www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

9/10/08: Can You Be On Standby To Deploy To TX or LA For Hurricane Ike?

ON STANDBY:

This means you are able to leave for the disaster area at very short notice when asked to do so. It does NOT mean you send yourself now.

WHERE:

POSSIBLY: Corpus Christi to Port Isabel, Texas – OR – Southeast/west parishes of Louisiana. Volunteer site is unknown at this time.

***WE WILL UPDATE YOU AS DETAILS UNFOLD***

Sign-Up With Kinship Circle For Ike Deployment Under MuttShack:
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***

Your First/Last Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Phone Numbers (cell & land):
Email (that you’re subscribed to KC Disaster Aid under):
Driver’s License ID#:

TYPE IN SUBJECT LINE: IKE VOLUNTEER

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