Dog Adoption Network - Main News Stories from October/November 2005

Local and National Efforts to Save Katrina and Rita Animals

With two hurricanes hitting the Gulf Coast, animal welfare organizations across the country have sprung into action.

In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina and Rita thousands of companion animals are stranded , injured, and without food or shelter.

The A.S.P.C.A., Noah's Wish, and the Houston A.S.P.C.A are among the organizations providing temporary shelter, medical treatment and relocation for these rescued animals.

The following is a list of animal welfare organizations with their website links with up to date news from the field of this disaster.

Please visit these websites and make a donation

Local Organizations Helping in the Relief Effort

Animal Shelter, Inc., 17 Laurel Road, Sterling, MA 01564
www.sterlingshelter.org
Pioneer Valley Humane Society , 155 French King Highway, Greenfield, Ma.
www.petz.org
North Shore Animal League America, Attn: Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue Fund, 16 Lewyt St. Port Washington, NY 11050
www.nsalamerica.org or www.nsal.org
DogHampton LLC, 35 State Street, Rear, Northampton, MA 01060
www.doghampton.com

National Organizations Providing Disaster Relief for Animals

Humane Society of the United States
www.hsus.org
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine LVMA,
8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
www.lvma.org
The A.S.P.C.A. Disaster Relief Fund, 424 East 92nd St, New York, NY 10128
www.aspca.org
The American Humane Association, 63 Inverness Dr,
East Englewood, CO 80112
www.americanhumane.org
The Houston SPCA
www.spcahouston.org
The United Animal Nations PO Box 188890, Sacramento, CA 95818
www.uan.org
Noah's Wish, P O Box 997, Placerville, Ca 95667
www.noahs-wish.com

Websites for Lost/Found Listings

The Little State That's Big on Dogs

Rhode Island, the smallest state in the Union is one place that dogs are not left behind. The Ocean State's towns, parks, and beaches are full of canine activity in and out of the water!

Here are a few of the dogs we met while visiting Rhode Island.


Dan with Katie and Havlie	Dan with Katie and Havlie	Sussie with human Sally at Beach	Rambo on Jamestown rocks

Henry and Chloe at thier Wakefield home	Mohegan's last walk on Carpenter's beach	Jennifer West, tour guide at Casey Farm with Barley	Sam (Samantha) with volunteer fireman Barry, Snug Harbor Station

Mousey who is Pip's traveling buddy at Jim's dock	Alabama Whirley on Skip's Dock, Jerusalem, R.I.	Pip peers out of his motor home at Jim's Dock	Lucy enjoys East Matunuck Beach

Ben's 5th Annual Dog Show and Fundraiser

Ben's Dog Show & Fund Raiser started in year 2000 as a backyard pet show for Ben's friends and neighbors to raise money for local non-profit animal shelters. Now at age 15, Ben is trying to raise more money for this worthy cause. The goals of this event are to generate funds to support the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island, the Colonial Basset Hound Rescue and HSUS Disaster Relief fund for Katrina Animals.


Ben - Orignator of Ben's Dog Show and Fundraiser	Rosie - Ben's Dog	Murphy with Nancy watching events	Ben with event judges

Events included "Most Obedient Dog Contest", "Dog/Owner Look alike Contest" and "Loudest/Weakest Bark" Contest!!

Prizes were awarded to all participants along with food and drink for owners.


Reception Area	Luna and Gina looking for new homes, contact Animal Rescue League at www.southkingstown.com	Youngest participant

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