AKC Update
I. From Dennis Sprung, AKC:
As you know, the situation in Alabama, Louisiana and
Mississippi is dire. To update you, we have assembled a team within Noreen
Baxter's departments to reach out to AKC member, licensed, and sanctioned
clubs in these states to determine everyone's well-being. Naturally, there
are many in the lower lying areas that we are unable to make contact with
but we will continue to try to reach them. In addition, we are in
communication with the AVMA, Louisiana SPCA, Houston SPCA, Florida
Association of Kennel Clubs, Houston Kennel Club, IAMS, Purina, Pedigree,
and Hartz.
One of our immediate efforts is to determine where
staging sites and shelters will be set up so that we can send needed
supplies as soon as possible. Similar to the 9/11 DOGNY efforts, the
hurricanes in Florida last year, and the wildfires in California, we
expect there will be a tremendous need for dog food, crates, leashes,
bowls, flea and tick supplies, water, etc., and we are poised to help as
AKC has so many times in the past. We are establishing a special section
on the website dedicated to Hurricane Katrina efforts where we will
continue to post updates as information is received.
Many of these efforts are being coordinated with AKC CAR
through Jason Miller's staff. This includes the use of a toll-free number
which is 1-800-252-7894 to accommodate those clubs and individuals who
have called offering to make donations and as a convenience to others.
100% of these tax-deductible donations to the AKC CAR Support and Relief
Fund are distributed. AKC CAR does not retain any portion for
administrative purposes.
II. Also, Robin Stansell and each Event Department have
been working with clubs for their upcoming conformation, performance, and
companion events. We are assisting exhibitors, judges, clubs, and
superintendents with current and future shows in the affected areas.
We are determined to continue our efforts to help dogs
as has been our tradition for the last 121 years.
Chris Miele wrote to all GRCA members in Louisiana and
Mississippi for which she had email addresses, asking if they were all
right and if there was anything we could do to help. One member sent us
the following information:
One way to help is to contribute to a fund that is
supporting emergency animal shelters in Louisiana for evacuees who are
staying nearby, but who are in places where they cannot take their pets.
They also are caring for animals evacuated from some New Orleans area
veterinary hospitals. See http://www.lvma.org/
for information on donating. See also http://www.lsu.edu/university_relations/mediacenter/nr/20050831_vet.htm
The shelter's greatest immediate needs are for dollars
and for crates -- especially crates for large dogs, and crates that allow
for air circulation, because the facility is not air-conditioned, and
plastic crates can be hot. The shelter in Baton Rouge is well-organized
and clean. It is being managed by East Baton Rouge Animal Control and the
LSU Vet School. It is staffed by veterinarians, vet students, and
volunteers.
They expect to be in operation for several months.
Crates may be shipped (e.g., by UPS) to
Emergency Animal Shelter Parker Coliseum
Highland Road at South Stadium Drive
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803.
III. Here is a website to for people to list space in
their homes if they can take Hurricane Katrina folks n: http://www.hurricanehousing.org
IV. The Houston SPCA is asking Houstonians to help by
bringing by donations of:
- Newspaper
- Zip ties/ cable ties
- Rolls of paper towels
- Foil roasting pans (to be used as litter boxes)
- Travel crates for animals
- Bowls
- Towels and blankets
- 1 gallon bottles of water
- Waders
- Gas Cans
- D, C, and AA Batteries
- Walkie Talkies
- Ice Chests
- Tarps
- Duct Tape
- Rope
- Gloves
- Hand Wipes
- First Aid Kits
- Masks
- General Office Supplies
- Trash Bags
- Trash Cans
- Clip Boards
- Spray Bottles
- Dishwashing and Laundry Soap
- Scrubbing Brushes
- Can Openers
- Cat Litter
- Life Jackets
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