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March 2008
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First off, I apologize about the sporadic website trouble. Our network, all across all of our Belo TV stations is up and down, because of high website traffic with Katrina. Here at KHOU, it's all hands on deck. Even though the Houston area isn't getting any real weather affects from Hurricane Katrina, we have been caring for many of its refugees - both human and animal. One of our sister stations, WWL-TV in New Orleans, moved to the campus of LSU to continue their coverage. We are also doing our best to share our resources with them to help them cover the story and get the most accurate and timely information out to viewers (or listeners, who might be able to pick them up on the radio).   Other evacuees include six dolphins, who were taken from their home at the Gulf Shores Marine Life Oceanarium, where caretakers feared floodwater would contaminate their habitat. The dolphins are now in a Holiday Inn Pool (believe it or not!) in Biloxi, Mississippi. The vet who cares for them says they only had to add a few other chemicals to the pool to make it safe for them. Here's the video. In the meantime, as cleanup crews go in, volunteers will also be going in to animal storm victims. The Emergency Animal Rescue Service, EARS, is on alert to head out to try to collect as many animals as possible to hopefully be reunited with their owners. You can keep up to date with EARS's status reports here, as well as how you can help their volunteers.  I am heartsick for the storm victims. Their lives are forever changed and they will need a lot of support to get back on track and rebuild. We were helped by many, many good souls when Tropical Storm Allison flooded parts of town. I know Houston will return the favor. 4 CommentsLeave a comment |
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
Unfortunately, I can't take in any birds, but I do have a few available cages to anyone who might need them.
I'm sure you have all heard by now the story of the 12 year old boy who was rescued by bus and apparently taken to Houston. When getting on the bus he had his little dog, apparently a Bichon, that was told could not come along. The boy screamed out " Snowball, Snowball" and was crying so hard and so upset that he vomited!! The dog clawing on the side of the bus to get to his boy. An officer took the dog and told the MSNBC reporter he did not know what would happen to the dog. This is a total outrage!! This boy had NOTHING absolutely NOTHING and then they take his best friend, to possibly parish? Something needs to be done to change the rules of the "People" rescuers. Many people die needlessly because they will not take the "entire" family,or they cause more trauma to those already in pain by not allowing the "entire" family to get to safety. How do we get this changed?
Now back to Snowball the Bichon.. IF by chance this little dog makes it to any shelter and is recognized.. PLEASE contact me.. I will happily take this dog in and keep it until this little boy has a home to go to WITH his dog. I will also take the dog to visit the little boy, once I can find him as well.
Thanks so much,
Kelly
I live in Alvin and my husband and I can take in 2 small foster dogs. We have italian greyhounds so our doggie door is small. Please email or call my cell phone 409-939-5556 if we can help.