September 3rd 2005 1:50 pm
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Please help get the word out. Permission to cross post to any and all lists granted.

Due to Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast region, the Louisiana SPCA moved all animals out of their shelter to the Houston SPCA. Monetary
donations are needed to help care for the over 260 extra animals in Houston's shelters and to help the Louisiana SPCA respond to the needs
of the animals still in the area.

Monetary Donations are accepted via Houston SPCA site at https://www.SPCAHouston.org

AKC's Hurricane Relief Efforts are working through the local dog clubs and due to PAWSitive Impact Agility long standing working relationship
with the Houston Kennel Club (hosting the Reliant World Series of Dog Shows Agility Trials) PAWSitive Impact Agility is working with the
Houston Kennel Club and AKC with Hurricane relief for the animals affected by this disaster by:

1. Getting the word out.

2. Acting as a collection point and delivery service for local supply donations.

Map to our agility training center can be found on our website at _https://www.pawsitiveimpact.com_ . Any questions about PAWSitive Impact Agility efforts can be directed to Penny Winegartner, at 281-692-9053.

In addition local area folks are being asked to take in pets of evacuees who are unable to take their pets into shelters or hotels with them.
The Houston Kennel Club is organizing that effort. If you are in the Greater Houston Area and can take in any pets please send me your
contact information, the limitations on what you can accept and care for. Be aware that whatever animals taken in may be in poor health or
have bad temperament and there is some or great risk in doing this. These animals will be sight unseen basically.

Lastly, but not least is the need for supplies by the Houston SPCA. They are asking local residents 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

Their physical / mailing address is: 900 Portway Drive, Houston, Texas 77024-8022 (North of I-10, just east of the 610 / I-10 exchange). See their web page for a map.