Help Animals hurt by Katrina

The Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC), an umbrella organization of Massachusetts animal-friendly groups and businesses, is in communication with state and national humane groups now in place or en route to the devastation caused by Katrina.
We will be hearing shortly about what they need us at home to do, to assist. Likely needs will be homes to shelter animals (pets - dogs, cats, birds) orphaned by the storm.
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah is also helping animals in the devastated area, they have issued the list of needs below. if you can help, please e-mail hrf@bestfriends.org with specific information on how you would like to help, what expertise you may be able to supply and how best way to contact you. We are compiling a list and will be contacting people as the program develops. Please see the list below:

Volunteer help:
- People with emergency/disaster experience to work at the disaster site.
- Long term foster homes (approximately 3 months)
- Carpenters and other construction trades people to work at the temporary and permanent shelter sites.
- Veterinarians and veterinary technicians
- Truckers
- People with trucks and vans to do animal and supply transport.
- People to collect and hold supplies until they ship
- People to volunteer at the Sanctuary for at least one week to cover for deployed personnel.

Supplies needed:
People needs:
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Vegetarian People food that won’t spoil or need refrigeration
Portable toilets and sanitizer
Insect repellent
Sun showers
Sunscreen
First aid kits for relief workers
Hand sanitizer

Pet needs
Pet Food
Animal Bedding
Crates (all sizes)
Collars/leads
Veterinary Supplies
Puppy and Kitten Formula
Canopy tents for the animals
Large cat tower/cage (for kittens)
Portable water bowls for animals
Microchip Scanners

General needs
RVs, SUV’s & Trucks (4x4), ATV’s (loaned or donated)
Tarp
Two way radios
Generators
Rope
Duct tape
Cable ties
Fencing, both temporary and permanent
Heavy work gloves and welding gloves
Carpentry supplies
Gas cans
Gas for vehicles
Flashlights
Batteries (AA, AAA, C & D)
Water
Water tanks
Clorox bleach
Warehouse facilities near Tylertown, MS
Garbage cans
Garbage bags
Tents
Camping Gear
Towels
Blankets
Collapsible wire cages (extra large size)
Extension cords (heavy duty outdoor approved - 100 foot long)
Grooming clippers (electric)
Zip Lock bags (extra large size)

Important note: Please contact us at the number above before you buy large quantities of any of these items.

This list is not exhaustive and if you think that you can offer goods or services that can help, please contact hrf@bestfriends.org. We will contact you soon.