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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Wed, May 14, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Subject: Mother’s Day Tornadoes Hit MO, OK, GA

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5/14/08: “Mother’s Day” Tornadoes Hit Missouri, Oklahoma, Georgia

This alert represents all available information at this time. If more calls for aid become known, we’ll post updates to this disaster report.

IN THIS ALERT:

1. Midwest Tornadoes Ravage Rural Areas
2. Missouri: Scared Animals Begin To Emerge From The Debris

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Wed, May 14, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Subject: From Floodwaters To Here: NOLA Rescuer Needs Help

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ALERT FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE MEMBER:
5/14/08: From Floodwaters To Here - NOLA Rescuer Asks For Help

FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE:

We regularly receive pleas from solo rescuers in New Orleans who comb Katrina-ravaged areas…still looking for left-behind animals. Some have survived on desolate streets since Katrina, burrowing inside broken homes and gutted cars. Others are offspring, born into a bleak landscape.

Once trapped, most animals are sick or injured. These independent NOLA rescuers “scrap” together funds to literally put broken animals back together — and offer them the chance of a safe home. Though nearly three years have passed since the 2005 storms, animals still suffer in areas slow to rebuild and repopulate. Kinship Circle

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sat, May 10, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Subject: [GULF COAST] On The Streets, Since Katrina

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5/10/08: Afraid On The Streets, Since Katrina

IN MAY GULF COAST NEWSLETTER:

1 - Where Are Turtle & Blue, Katrina’s Lost? (But Seen!)
2 - Highlights & Updates
3 - Stranded Cats Of Lakeview Still Need Homes
4 - Donations Aid Anti-Dogfighting Effort In Louisiana
5 - Help Neglected Dogs in Rural Mississippi
6 - Join MuttShack At Disaster Response Summit
7 - NOLA: Katrina Animal Memorial 2008 (Be There!)
8 - $1 Million In Grants For Post-Katrina Animal Care
9 - LA/SPCA Expands Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services

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I have yet to receive any email notifications from an animal welfare or rescue organization regarding the recent cyclone in Myanmar.

However, I did find the following press release on the WSPA’s website:

Animals that cyclone survivors depend on need help now

A veterinary team from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is on stand-by in Thailand awaiting entry authority to cyclone struck Myanmar to assess and then relieve the suffering of thousands of animals that human survivors depend on for food and their livelihoods.

WSPA is receiving daily updates from The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) while preparing its rapid assessment and response team.

Philip Russell MBE, WSPA’s Director of Disaster Management, said: “No one else, Governments, humanitarian NGOs or owners have the resources to care for these animals, most of which are owned by poor impoverished families. If those that survived die, so too will the livelihoods of thousands of people.”

He added that, as WSPA so often finds, when operating in emergencies many families will have or be in the process of selling off their remaining livestock at severely reduced prices to ensure some monetary value for immediate subsistence, mainly because they cannot now keep them alive.

WSPA, supported by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will assess and respond to the needs of animals.

One way of helping to stop the spread of disease is to separate animals into temporary holding pens. Emergency feed will also be needed as it is unlikely that there is any food for surviving livestock in and around camps or spare hay of any type available in Myanmar. Any precious grass that is not ruined by the flood will be owned by individuals and not for sale.

Wet conditions, lowered immune systems, endemic disease such as Foot and Mouth and overcrowded camps create a highly disease prone and contagious environment. WSPA seek to advise government livestock veterinarians on the need for and how to deliver veterinary checks to enable preventative treatment in the form of antibiotics, vaccinations and de-worming.

“WSPA works to align animal welfare and humanitarian agendas to reduce poverty, hunger and disease in humans. Equally, by complimenting humanitarian efforts in this way we increase the number of animals we protect,” said Russell.

If you’d like to make a donation to help in these relief efforts, here are links to each of the three organizations’ disaster relief funds: WSPA, IFAW and the HSUS.

I tried searching for animal welfare/rescue groups based in Myanmar, but came up linkless. If anyone out there knows of a local group in need of aid, please let us know in the comments!

Additionally, CNN has a list of human relief organizations here.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 5:51 PM
Subject: FIRE STATUS: Sierra Madre, California

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4/29/08: California — Sierra Madre Fire Zone

IN THIS ALERT:

1. Fires Near Los Angeles, Evac Orders Lifted Today
2. MuttShack Report From Sierra Madre Fire Zone
3. Fire Evacuees’ Pets Sheltered In Pasadena

There is no call for outside help for animals in Sierra Madre (CA) fires atthis time. We will let you know if this changes.

PHOTO: From 400 Montecito (just east of Canon), 11:31pm, www.sierramadrenews.net/

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 9:33 PM
Subject: [GULF COAST] Still Healing, One Animal At A Time

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GULF COAST
4/12/08: Still Healing…One Animal At A Time
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IN APRIL GULF COAST NEWSLETTER:

1. Chance For Justice In St. Bernard Shootings?
2. Can YOU Find Forever Homes For Kitties Of Lakeview, New Orleans?
3. Louisiana Shelter Needs Help From Anywhere!
4. Maddie’s Fund Effort For Southeast Louisiana
5. Highlights & Updates
6. NOLA’s Forgotten: A Miracle Named Sabrina
7. Join Us In NOLA For Katrina Animal Memorial 2008
8. Noah’s Wish & EARS Disaster Response Training

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Subject: See You In NOLA, Aug. 29, 2008

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GULF COAST
4/11/08: Katrina Animal Memorial 2008 — See You In New Orleans!
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ALERT FROM / REPLY TO:
Jeff Dorson, Founder/Executive Director, Humane Society of Louisiana
stopcruelty11 [at] gmail.com

THANK YOU!

During the 2005 storm season, tens of thousands of people helped our city in its darkest hour — when failed levees and floods stranded thousands of residents and over 50,000 companion animals. A staggering number of animals perished. The loss of human and animal life was incalculable…but we are forever indebted to small and large humane organizations, caring individuals, first responders, municipal animal control agencies, and foundations that came to our aid.

YOU’RE INVITED TO COMMEMORATE THE 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA:

To show our gratitude, I hope you’ll accept my personal invitation to return to the City of New Orleans to commemorate the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. We’ve planned a day-long memorial service… Please help us write one of the last chapters of this difficult period in our nation’s history.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008 — 10:00 A.M.

Join us to unveil the nation’s first memorial statue honoring animals lost during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In the chambers of the New Orleans City Council, Councilwoman Stacy Head will accept the statue on behalf of the city. We’ve commissioned a respected artist, Mr. Richard Chashoudian… At the ceremony, an invocation will be read along with a special reading by Ed Kostro, poet and author. Authors Allen and Linda Anderson will read from their award-winning book, Rescued: Saving Animals From Disaster. Honorary awards will go to Garo Alexanian and Amanda and Marty St. John of MuttShack for their work during the 2005 storm season and beyond.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Subject: NEW ORLEANS: JOIN US TO PLAN TNR APRIL 12 - La Madeleine’s Cafe 10 am

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From: Diane Michell, - dianecmichell [at] netscape.net
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008
Subject: New Orleans: JOIN US SAT. APRIL 12 TO PLAN TNR IN NOLA - La Madeleine’s Café, 10 am

PLEASE FORWARD TO ANYONE YOU KNOW WHO HELPS HOMELESS CATS THROUGH TNR!

FEEDERS/TRAPPERS/CARETAKERS OF CATS:

JOIN FERAL CAT CONSORTIUM/THE CAT HELP DESK FOR 1 HR. ON SAT. APRIL 12 TO PLAN TNR IN NOLA!

Contact: Wendy Guidry
FERAL CAT CONSORTIUM/THE CAT HELP DESK
email: mrjames1 [at] earthlink.net
ph: 985-373-5937 or 985-845-2332
www.helpferals.org/

WHAT: The Feral Cat Consortium/Cat Help Desk will be having a short meeting to discuss Trap Neuter Return of feral and free-roaming cats in New Orleans. We are asking for people with experience in cat trapping to please attend.

WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2008 — from 10:00 am (sharp) to 11:00 am.

WHERE: La Madeleine’s cafe, 3300 Severn (corner of 17th), Metairie. If the weather is nice we will be out front.

GOAL: We hope to increase trapping in New Orleans to really make a difference in the numbers of new kittens born this spring! We need your help to plan an organized effort, respectful of residents and with minimum stress to the cats being trapped.

HOW: To offset gas(!), we will reimburse costs to experienced trappers for cat trapping in New Orleans neighborhoods, and we will eventually branch out to other areas. We will fund the surgeries at our participating facilities, but we welcome your recommendations so we can spay/neuter even more cats!

TEAMWORK: Perhaps some of us can team up to share the burden of trapping and transporting, thus increasing our collective results.

DISCUSS: We are open to new ideas from you! We value your time and energy, and everything you are already doing for cats!

Please RSVP to Wendy if you can attend — or just show up if you can make it! Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Contact: Wendy Guidry
FERAL CAT CONSORTIUM/THE CAT HELP DESK
email: mrjames1 [at] earthlink.net
ph: 985-373-5937 or 985-845-2332

The FERAL CAT CONSORTIUM is a 501(c)(3) animal welfare charity dedicated to improving the lives of feral and free-roaming cats. The CAT HELP DESK - connecting people and resources with cats in need.
www.helpferals.org/

If you are feeding feral cats, PLEASE also trap and spay/neuter to help reduce the population growth rate!

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 1:03 AM
Subject: Homes & Help Needed For Flood Survivors

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3/22/08: Missouri Floods - Homes & Help Needed For Animal Survivors

IN THIS ALERT:

1. UPDATE: Piedmont, Missouri Flood Disaster
2. Foster Or Adopt A Feline Flood Survivor!
3. Illinois Shelter Faces Rising Floodwaters

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Subject: [GULF COAST] Your Last Hard Day Was Yesterday

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GULF COAST
3/21/08: Your Last Hard Day Was Yesterday
www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/

IN MARCH GULF COAST NEWSLETTER:

1. Tour For Life 2008: April 9, At SAF In New Orleans!
2. March 29-30: SpayMart Super Adoptathon In NOLA
3. Feedback: Missouri Floodwaters Rising
4. Highlights & Updates
5. Dear Sabrina, Your Last Hard Day Was Yesterday
6. A Second Chance For St. Bernard Parish Animals
7. A Nursing Mom’s Tragedy & The Power To Act
8. Certification As A First Responder For Animals

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Subject: Animal Shelter Underwater! Piedmont, MO

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RELIEF GLOBAL
3/18/08: Animal Control (& Town) Underwater! Piedmont, MO

IN THIS ALERT:

1. PIEDMONT ANIMAL CONTROL UNDERWATER - EMERGENCY
2. Piedmont, Missouri Evacuated for Flooding
3. Animals Saved From Floods At Southern IL Shelter

Kinship Circle has just learned tonight (3/18) that the town of Piedmont, in rural Missouri, has evacuated due to severe flash flooding. We are posting as much information as we have at this time and will follow-up with more verified facts as they become available.

We know, but have not yet confirmed:

* The town’s animal control is underwater, animals evacuated. Some died in floodwaters.
* Stray Rescue St. Louis (active in Katrina rescue) appears to be headed to Piedmont.
* It has rained nonstop 48+ hours and other Missouri/Illinois shelters may need help.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Subject: Katrina Survivor Rescued 2+ Years After Storm

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GULF COAST
3/1/08: Katrina Survivor: Rescued 2+ Years After Storm!
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ALERT FROM / REPLY TO:
Alissa Johnson, alissacjohnson [at] gmail.com
Pam Leavy, tundraleap [at] msn.com

ANOTHER HEROIC KATRINA TALE WITH A HAPPY ENDING!

Feb. 2008: Look at these photos and read the amazing rescue story below. Rescues of New Orleans animals are still happening, over 2 years after Katrina. With local shelters full, care for these animals will, many times, fall upon the rescuers themselves… Please help however possible, whether with supplies, money, adoption help, or simply encouragement and a “pat on the back” for giving life to a forgotten Katrina survivor.

VIEW MORE PHOTOS OF MIRACLE MOM & HER PUPS!

THE AMAZING STORY…as told by rescuer Alissa Johnson:
REPLY TO: Alissa Johnson, alissacjohnson [at] gmail.com

I received an email (originally from Ruby) about a mother dog hanging around an abandoned grocery store (Com-Pak) in New Orleans East. I went to check on her immediately after work that day. She was just sitting in front of the store, obviously nursing. I couldn’t believe it. The grocery store is on Hayne. I brought her wet food everyday to gain her trust. On Wednesday I searched the outside of the building for the puppies, but I did not find them. Every time the mother would get scared she’d run across Hayne to cross the levee to reach Lake Pontchartrain.

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Date: Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Subject: [GULF COAST] Time To Remember, Time To Act

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GULF COAST
2/20/08: A Time To Remember, A Time To Act
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IN FEBRUARY GULF COAST NEWSLETTER:

1. NOLA Rescuer Arrested While Trapping Cats
2. A Time To Act: St. Bernard Parish Killings
3. A Time To Remember…
4. Highlights & Updates
5. Support Humane Society Of Louisiana’s Recovery
6. For Buddy: Toughen Mississippi’s Lax Cruelty Law
7. Kane: Featured Katrina Dog - Where’s My Family?
8. Blue Eyes: Featured Katrina Cat - Where’s My Family?
9. Think Of Animals When Disaster Strikes

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But what of Kansas City? Sigh. It’s all just hay and megachurches.

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From: Andrew Bennett
Date: Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Subject: Because They Have No Words

Hello Kelly –

I received your information from Lotti Pharriss, one of the playwright’s of BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO WORDS. The play tells the true story of Tim Maddock, who worked in the animal rescue efforts in post-Katrina New Orleans. We’re wondering if there’s any way you could mention the production on your site and to your readers. I’ve included a press release with more information, and if you have questions, just let me know!

Thanks!

Andrew Bennett

Production Manager
Piven Theatre Workshop
927 Noyes Street, Rm 110
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-8049
ajbennett [at] piventheatre.org
www.piventheatre.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT: Andrew Bennett (847) 866-8049
ajbennett [at] piventheatre.org

*PHOTO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*

PIVEN THEATRE CLOSES THEIR 07-08 SEASON WITH A CHICAGO PREMIERE

(EVANSTON, ILLINOIS) Piven Theatre proudly announces the Chicago Premiere of Because They Have No Words, written by Tim Maddock and Lotti Louise Pharriss, and directed by Emilie Beck.

• Production opens on Monday, May 12th
• Production runs from May 12th – June 15th
• Tickets: $23-25 / group rates available for groups of 10 or more.
• At the Piven Theatre, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston.
• Ticket and show information at (847) 866-8049 or www.piventheatre.org.

This production focuses on the true story of Tim Maddock who, in response to Hurricane Katrina, traveled to New Orleans and threw himself into the chaos of animal rescue efforts in the wake of the storm. In September of 2005, Tim loaded his car with food, water, clothing and rescue gear. He said goodbye to his partner and his dog, and drove straight into the heart of one of the greatest natural disasters in our country’s history.

During his time in New Orleans, Tim witnessed great human tragedy and stupendous bureaucratic blunders. From the stranded animals somehow able to weather the storm, to the frantic, grief-stricken families searching for the pets they were forced to abandon, the flood of emotion was a constant reminder of the failures of a city, a state, and a nation to respond when their citizens needed them most.

The play, written by Tim Maddock and Lotti Louise Pharriss received its world-premiere in L.A. under the direction of Piven Theatre Workshop alum Emilie Beck. Piven Theatre is pleased to reunite the playwrights with their original director, Ms. Beck, for this Midwest Premiere and to announce that the play’s author and inspiration, Tim Maddock, will be starring in the production.

This riveting true story has been called “Raw, moving, and darkly humorous” by the L.A. Weekly and Backstage West proclaims it “Reminds us of what good theatre is capable of achieving.”

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Feb 9, 2008 1:28 AM
Subject: [GLOBAL] Tornado Tragedy For Tenn. Animals

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2/8/08: Help Animals Displaced In Tennessee Tornadoes

VIDEO: Animals Roam Neighborhood After Storms
www.wsmv.com/video/15238559/index.html

IN THIS ALERT:

1. Deadly Tornados: 50+ People Killed…
2. How To Help Animals Displaced In Tornadoes
3. Help “Brown Dog” Raise Funds For Victims
4. “On The Fifth Day” Sanctuary Seeks Help
5. Cassitilly Lost Everything. Can You Help Her?
6. Disaster Response From National Groups

KINSHIP CIRCLE has only been able to find information on disaster aid for animals in TENNESSEE, the hardest hit of five tornado states. Anyone with verified information on supply/donation/volunteer needs in other tornado states, please send to: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net

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