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March 2008
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I wanted to let everyone know about KHOU's Spirit of Texas Hurricane Relief Drive that's going on all day today. We've teamed up with the Red Cross and local businesses to help fund the rebuilding effort out east on the Gulf Coast. You can participate by calling us at 713-284-8877 until seven tonight. You can also donate directly to the Red Cross (1-800-HELP-NOW) and the Salvation Army (1-800-SAL-ARMY). Those links are VERY busy, by the way.. so it may take a few tries to get the pages to load. That said, I received this comment today from Kathy Thomas, who runs the Oasis Pet Shop in Dickinson: I would like to extend a challenge to all of the pet shops in the Houston, Galveston and surrounding areas to donate monies to the local shelters that are housing our furry friends that have also been displaced in this tragedy. The agencies that are in ruins are going to need help also in getting back on their feet. This battle is not over with yet. (P.S.) I have not forgotten our two legged friends either. I know the Houston SPCA and Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) have taken in some Louisiana Pets. The Humane Society of the US and ASPCA are taking donations. The Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) has volunteers standing by to go in and rescue stranded animals. Each of the highlighed rescue group links will take you to a donation page. Am I missing anyone? If so, please post a comment to let me know. Post a comment to send prayers and best wishes. God knows we all certainly need them now. 5 CommentsLeave a comment |
Lisa, you may remember me from the GR picnic. I own a large pet boarding facility in League City and can offer to help folks stranded in Houston with their pets by boarding them for them while they are displaced. Not sure how to get the message out, so thought you could give me some ideas. If someone needs to call my cell is 281 455-9782. The kennel is the Sea Dog Inn
I live in Santa Fe, Tx on 3 acres and already have many animals of my own. I want to help in any way and care for any animal that needs care
you can contact me at 409-739-9602 cell#
Thank You
Deborah Gates
Hi Lisa,
I am in Pasadena, very near the shelter on Cherrybrook. I have room in my home for 1 med-large dog, or 2 smaller dogs and any caged animals (birds, rats, snakes, hamsters, bunnies, etc). I can also help transport pets to other area pet shelters as needed. Let's help keep these pets from suffocating in the heat of people's cars who don't know there's people/shelters willing to take them in!
Thanks,
Jennifer Bettell
281.620.8112
Hurricane Katrina Emergency "Round Up" Fundraiser
During an emergency "Round Up" fundraiser now through September 11, 2005, each time you make a purchase at a PETCO store, we'll ask you to Round Up your purchase to the next highest dollar - and we will donate that difference to the PETCO Foundation. All proceeds go to the PETCO Foundation to support animal welfare disaster relief needs within the Gulf Coast region. Or make an online donation to the PETCO Foundation now:
https://www.petco.com/Content/Donations.aspx?PC=donations&Nav=158
The Round Up fundraiser may be extended depending on the need and the amount raised. The PETCO Foundation has already provided more than $100,000 worth of assistance to animal welfare agencies in the wake of last year's hurricanes. The PETCO Foundation assists with Disaster Response teams from the Humane Society of the United States and the American Humane Association to address the critical animal needs created by the recent weather
events. Together we will make a difference.
I wanted to thank you and all the others for the assistance you have given to the displaced pets from Hurricane Katrina. I have made donations to Petco, Petsmart and Lousiana SPCA. I live in San Diego California and wonder what other assistance I could provide. My heart goes to all that have lost everything and pray for all the people and animals. My city suffered the wildfires three years ago, but I have never seen a disaster of this magnitude that has affected so many. Keep up the good work.