February 2008:
DEFENDING THE "EDGARD 5"
AND LOUISIANA'S VOICELESS VICTIMS OF CRUELTY AND NEGLECT
One of "The Edgard 5" surviving puppies
Amidst the shocking cases of animal cruelty reported to the
Humane Society of Louisiana, it is difficult to find any one
particular case that stands out as being more heinous than
the rest. One recent crime in the city of Edgard, however,
demanded our immediate action. A nursing mother dog was shot
to death, leaving her four puppies behind to suffer and die
of starvation, had they not been rescued. Luckily, the puppies
are now thriving at a veterinarian's office. To respond to
this despicable act, and in an attempt to catch the perpetrator,
seven humane society volunteers spent a recent Saturday afternoon
seeking justice for the unfortunate family of animals we nicknamed
"The Edgard 5" Our volunteers handed out fliers
about the crime and publicized our establishment of a reward
fund. Workers also met with the resident who reported the
crime, to thank her for coming forward, so the puppies could
be saved. HSL will continue working to apprehend this animal
abuser in Edgard, as we push local officials to act on other
important cases, as well.
In Tangipahoa, for example, a cat was shot in the head and
killed on a rural highway; even though our local chapter President,
Randy Stegall, identified the boy's residence and is a primary
witness to the crime, the authorities have failed to take
action. In another case we are monitoring, a New Orleans municipal
judge found a man guilty of cruelty, but inexplicably awarded
the horses back to their abuser. HSL plans to file a complaint
about this ruling. From investigating complaints about pet
stores, animal pounds and breeders, to tackling shocking incidents
of cruelty and neglect that are commonplace in communities
across Louisiana, HSL is working hard in the trenches to ensure
that justice for animals is done. We have also recently formed
a Rapid Response Animal Abuse team, to mobilize HSL members
to act in support of our work, in specific cases of cruelty.
Anyone wishing to become an active volunteer for the team
can do so on our homepage.
Adopted!
 Gilbert
barely escaped death three times before his adoption: he survived
a trailer fire, only to be abandoned at the scene; he was
later saved there from a pack of wild dogs!
Gus was abandoned on a rural highway near our emergency
shelter.
If only every animal in need of our help were as adorable
and so easilly adoptable as these two.
Support from Foundations
The Humane Society of Louisiana thanks the Build-A-Bear
Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation for their recent
$5000 grant. These funds were donated to help us pay for some
of the extraordinary veterinary expenses we incurred on behalf
of animals impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The
Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is committed
to making life more bearable for children, families and pets,
in need of a helping paw. With the sale of each full-sized
Bearemy's Kennel Pals friend - a collection of Build-A-Bear
Workshop plush dogs - one dollar is donated to domestic pet
programs, including local animal shelters, stray pet rescue
and rehabilitation organizations, and pet education programs
around the country.
Our gratitude to our wonderful local veterinarians, who helped
us after the storm and have been so patient w ith
us, as we have attempted to pay off these unanticipated bills.
We were delighted to have completed a new doggy play yard,
supported in part by a Meacham
Foundation Memorial Grant!
We thank the Freeport-McMoran Foundation as
well, for their kind recent gift in support of our Acadia
chapter!
Farewell to a Good Friend:
HSL also bids farewell this month to Earl
Cancienne, one of our most committed volunteers for more
than a decade. HSL's Linda Dell, our former Thrift Store manager,
who worked closely with Earl, offers this remembrance of her
friend and colleague:
"Any regular customer or donor to our thrift store would
have eventually met Earl Cancienne. He volunteered when he
could at the store from the time it opened in 1997, until
it closed its doors for the last time on the Saturday morning
before our Katrina evacuation. When I went to work there in
2000, I was very impressed with his knowledge of local history,
as well as collectibles and antiques. I had to consult him
many times when trying to decide on the value of items donated.
Earl helped HSL in any way he could over the years and volunteered
at almost every event we had.
Not being a person to brag, I only found out from others
that he had been a hero in his neighborhood in Marrero during
Katrina. While everyone else evacuated, Earl stayed behind
to care for the neighbors animals, including dogs, cats, horses
and birds, that were left by those who thought they would
be back in a day or so. He took care of them all until the
owners could come back.
Earl served his country with military service in the Army
and cared for both his parents in their extended illnesses.
When he retired, he then dedicated himself to helping animals
and preserving the history of the city he loved. He volunteered
at the Gretna Historical Society and the last time we spoke
he was joining a group that would help preserve the spoken
French language in Louisiana.
The Humane Society lost one of its biggest supporters, animals
lost an advocate, the city lost one of its wonderful characters
and I lost my good friend. I will never forget him."
January 2008:
This is the year we reach the 20th Anniversary
of HSL! Our thoughts will be about about the friends, staff,
volunteers and financial supporters that helped us along the
way all these years--and all the wonderful animals that we
were honored to help over the past 20 years of animal advocacy
in Louisiana!!
Concerned animal rescuers recently contacted us about a group
of homeless puppies, who were living in an abandoned New Orleans
housing project slated for demolition. Rightly fearing for
their welfare, the rescuers were able to move the puppies
to safety, after HSL agreed to step in and help them. The
seven chow-mix puppies are under veterinary care and we fear
that they may need more help than we had first thought before
they can be neutered and placed for adoption.
In keeping with the spirit of the season, the lucky pooches
were all named for some of our local carnival krewes. So all
hail Zulu, Rex, Isis and the rest of this cute canine
gang.
Dr. Rich, one of our wonderful veterinarians, has
already helped us find a new home for Nugget (above) where
he has another prairie dog for a companion! Nugget's last
guardian was being deployed to Iraq and was forced to find
a new home for her little friend. HSL was glad we could help.
Special thanks to all of the volunteers who came
out to support the Humane Society by working at the Krewe
of Barkus parade. HSL is proud to be one of the beneficiaries
of this all-canine Mardi Gras krewe. In return for providing
volunteers, our group receives a portion of the profits from
the parade. Barkus is the only Mardi Gras krewe in New Orleans
by and for the canine population. This year's theme was Indiana
Bones and Raiders of the Lost Bark.
Some of our rescues that are scheduled
to have new homes in the North very soon:
Bogey (One of the cutest puppies ever!) |
Fric and Frac have a good time on a sunny day....
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And more little friends.... |
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Jane has such a beautiful
smile! There has to be a perfect home waiting for this
sweet soul....
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IN MEMORY
OF MARK HARRIS
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It is with very profound sadness that the Humane
Society of Louisiana relates the tragic loss of Mark
"Scooter" Harris, beloved son of HSL Animal
Services Director and Board member, Johnna Harris. Mark
left this life far too young, at the age of 21. Our
thoughts and prayers are with Johnna, her family, and
all who knew and loved Mark, at this difficult time.
We are also grateful beyond words to Johnna who,
with her characteristic determination and compassion,
has continued her tireless and difficult work for our
animals, at this time of great personal sorrow and hardship
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December 2007 :
As you can see, with treatment and tender love and care,
Wilson fought hard to overcome his horrible ordeal. In
even better news, while it was earlier thought his leg would
have to be amputated, it now appears that it can be saved!
He's ready for Christmas at Tylertown....
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HSL's Cassandra Koster and Dana Nesbitt pose with
Diamondat t he
shelter, as Betty and Dante look on in the background. Adopted
from our New Orleans sanctuary before its destruction, Diamond
was sadly returned to us by her family of several years for
behavioral issues, which may now seriously narrow her chances
of finding another home. Regardless, she'll get plenty of
love and affection from us, in the meantime. Because our contracts
require adopters to return animals to us in the event a placement
doesn't work out for whatever reason, we help ensure their
safety for life, should families choose or be forced to relinquish
their pet. During a recent pet transport, HSL's Johnna Harris
picked up Diamond in New York, where her former family had
relocated.
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| The ferrets shown here are two of
the five rescued in the month of December. One was saved
from an animal shelter and four others were so severely
neglected that animal cruelty charges are likely to be
brought in the matter. We're happy to report that Maverick
and Goose, two ferrets that have been in our care
for several months, were recently adopted together into
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Here's one of our many feline friends at our Tylertown
Shelter - dressed up for the holidays.
 We
were happy to have two sons of HSL's Cassandra Koster helping
out at Tylertown during the holidays. They will be leaving
after the first of the year to serve their country in Afghanistan.
We are grateful for their help and we all pray for their safe
return!
NOVEMBER 2007
We had many reasons for gratitude this Thanksgiving. The
HSL crew was able to avert a poten tial
crisis and instead start the holiday season on a very positive
note! For the last two years, the costly rental fencing at
our emergency shelter was secured with grants, first from
the Northshore Animal League and then from the Taylor Family
Foundation. Our contract was due to expire again this month,
but at the last moment, The Ahimsa Foundation came
to the rescue by providing us with $25,000 towards permanent
fencing at our site. We're hopeful this will be the first
of many 'miracles' in store for Louisiana's animals this holiday
season!
Smiley and Dorothy Will Be "Home For The Holidays"
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Smiley and Dorothy are two of HSL pets
that were adopted this month and will be spending the
holidays in their new homes with their new families!
Dorothy was named for the Wizard of Oz character--earlier
this year, Dorothy bravely protected her pups as a tornado
raged through our shelter site, tearing down fencing
around her. She also nursed another litter of orphans
after her own puppies were adopted.
Smiley |
Dorothy |
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CIRCUS UNDER FIRE
HSL investigators gathered evidence in an ongoing case, at
the request of the California group, in Defense of Animals.
Elephants on loan to the Kingsford Circus are not receiving
adequate care, according to the USDA,
the federal agency charged with monitoring circuses. In several
federal court proceedings over the years, the circus was already
fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for Animal Welfare
Act violations. HSL will use its video evidence to help pressure
the USDA to take more aggressive action.
Puppies transported to new homes in Connecticut!
Johnna Harris made another successful transport of 1 5
puppies to new homes!
Here are the puppies taking a much needed break in Ohio at
the home of HSL'S Linda Dell before continuing on to their
destination in Connecticut...
HSL SAYS FAREWELL TO THREE BELOVED ANIMALS THIS MONTH
This month we were forc ed
to say farewell to three of our beloved animal residents,
whose conditions were no longer humanely treatable with veterinary
intervention. Lovely, elderly Shivers, shown here, was too
ill and stricken with arthritis to go on. We are so grateful
that we were able to provide her with the love and a warm,
comfy bed for the last year of her long life. We also lost
good natured Bob, an elderly, handsome silver tabby, and Wild
Bill, who succombed to the effects of feline leukemia. We
thank all of our supporters who allowed us to provide these
"hard to place" but wonderful animals a place to
live out their lives with love and dignity. They will all
be missed.
OCTOBER 2007
HSL is pleased to report the return of Cassandra Koster
to our shelter. Cassandra was one of the original  volunteers
that rushed to Camp Katrina after the hurricane to help. She
returns from Ohio this month as an employee and a great asset
to our dedicated staff. Cassandra is shown here with Toby.
Toby was scheduled to be euthanized by Baton Rouge animal
control. A caring worker contacted us about her plight.
Aussie, animal companion to Johnna Harris, our Animal
Services Director, is ready to roll! She is always by  Johnna's
side on every transport, and is seen here, patiently waiting
to hear the transport van engine start up. Aussie and Johnna
are just waiting for funds to make another transport. Aussie
loves to travel and is annoyed that they aren't on another
trip yet. She won't have to wait long - there is a transport
scheduled for early next month.
Here are some of the puppies that will be on the transport:
HSL has had a trapping program underway for weeks, to save
eight Chihuahuas and mixes who were abandoned in the
woods. The two most frightened holdouts were just captured.
Scared and hungry, the initially terrified little guys eventually
calmed down.
This homeless Mama dog picked the right place to give
birth to her litter of seven precious puppies-right  under
the building of one of our participating veterinarians. They
were kind enough to provide all of the shots and vet care
for the animals, with the understanding that we would find
homes for the whole adorable family.
 These
beautiful kittens are now resting comfortably at our shelter
after being abandoned in a box in a dumpster. They will be
up for adoption as soon as their health permits.
Dog rescued just in time....
This beautiful lab mix was near death when he was rescued
this month lying in a field with terrible skin  infections
and a broken leg. It was only by accident that he was seen.
Now instead of a slow agonizing death, he is being cared for
by HSL staff. He may have to have his leg amputated but it
is too soon to know. We've named this angel "Wilson."
CAT CAUGHT IN STEEL LEG HOLD TRAP
(Metairie) - Walking out on to her patio, Beverly Bourgeois
was taken aback by what she saw. There, in the middle of her
back yard, she saw a small brown cat with a steel leg hold
trap clamped down on her right rear leg. Startled by Mrs.
Bourgeois walking towards her, the cat hobbled away, with
the leg hold trap still clamped to her leg. Mrs. Bourgeois
immediately contacted the Jefferson Animal Control Department,
which dispatched an animal control officer to the scene. The
officer canvassed the area and was able to locate and catch
the injured cat. The officer was able to disable the trap
and placed the frightened cat into a carrier. The cat was
then transported to the East Bank Animal Shelter, where she
was examined and treated by a shelter veterinarian.
Mr. Jeff Dorson, Executive Director of the Humane
Society of Louisiana, and Ms. Metherne, Director of
the Jefferson Animal Control Department, held a joint press
conference on Tuesday, October 2, to discuss the details of
this case. The cat that survived this attack and the trap
that was found attached to the cat's leg was shown to media
representatives during this conference. HSL is offering a
reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction
of those responsible.
"We are very fortunate to have gotten to this cat when
we did," said Leann Metherne, newly appointed director
of the Jefferson Animal Control Department. "It is amazing
that the trap didn't inflict more damage. Usually, animals
caught in leg hold traps have their toes, paws, and/or legs
completely mangled. If the animals survive the initial shock
of being caught and injured, they often suffer from effects
of dehydration, trauma, and/or blood loss. Many animals that
survive being caught in a trap have their paws or limbs amputated
as a result of infection. We suspect that the cat's leg was
so small that the trap did not close all the way on it. However,
we are extremely upset that someone deliberately set this
trip within our city limits to ensnare an unsuspecting animal.
it is illegal to use these dangerous traps outside of trapping
season and within the incorporated areas of Jefferson Parish,
where the majority of animals are domesticated cats and dogs,"
added Metherne.
SEPTEMBER 2007
FAIRY-TAIL ENDING FOR ONE VERY LUCKY PUPPY!
New Orleans Police Department officers Mike Cure and
Matt Patin noticed a poor, homeless six-month-old puppy
wandering around the B.W. Cooper housing project in New Orleans.
It was obvious that she was in intense pain; an old collar
had grown into her neck, resulting in a horribly infected
wound. The caring officers tried for over a month to capture
the wounded puppy, as she suffered in silence without relief.
Refusing to give up, even when animal control officers failed
to capture her and abandoned the effort, the NOPD officers
contacted HSL seeking help, as the puppy's condition continued
to deteriorate. HSL founder Jeff Dorson agreed to do whatever
he c ould
to help the poor puppy.
By adding sedatives obtained from a local veterinarian into
her food bowl, Dorson and the officers were able to sneak
up on and net the groggy pup, as she fell asleep on an apartment
doorstep. She was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic,
where surgery was performed to remove the collar.
After her long ordeal, Cooper recovered nicely at a local
veterinarian. Concerned animal lovers contributed to her veterinary
bills and several wanted to adopt Cooper. After considering
all applications to adopt, it was decided that she should
go to live with one of the officers.
Television crews covered an HSL press conference awarding
Officers Cure and Patin with our 'Golden Paws' award.
They truly went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure
this puppy's suffering was ended!
JULIUS...
Thanks to all of you who helped Julius along
the way to his new home! Our particular thanks go out to Lollipop
Farm Boarding Kennel in Lubbock, Cat Cino and Elizabeth Reynolds.
HSL is very grateful for the special efforts of Shelli Brooks
in helping Julius and so many others.
Excerpted from a report by star volunteer and doggie defender,
Shelli Brooks:
Hello to all of you wonderful people who have helped Julius
along in his journey!
Julius traveled to Lubbock, Texas with HSL's Animal Care
Services Director, Johnna Harris. Even though one of his traveling
companions was not one of his favorite dogs, Julius was a
very well-behaved boy and was as quiet as a mouse during his
trip.....
Needless to say, the image of Julius running around his
OWN yard with his new companion and his new mom looking on
has had me smiling all day!!!!!!! There are very few things
in the world that could make me happier than the fact that
Julius is doing so well and has found a soft place to lay
his head at last.
. . . HSL never gave up on Julius. They gave him "prime
real estate" at the shelter, treated him for heartworms,
provided much needed entropian surgery on his eyes, and always
made sure he had a person whom he trusted to care for him.
And when a home arose, though they didn't have a ton of money
lying around to transport him to Lubbock, TX, there was never
a doubt that they would get our guy where he needed to go.
Finally, to those of you who offered support in Lubbock
and those of you who contributed to Julius' transport fund,
THANK YOU! The network of Rottweiler people has been amazing.
Having people near by his new home who are there to support
his success is so reassuring. And, the fact that so many of
you went out of your way to donate money toward his transport
is beyond any expectations I could ever have for a group of
folks who have never even met Julius.
So JULIUS IS IN A HOME!! HOORAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shelli
AUGUST 2007
ANOTHER LIFESAVING PET TRANSPORT HEADS TO
THE EAST COAST
HSL Animal Services Director, Johnna Harris, is working with
our friends at the North Shore Animal League to place 15 puppies,
while 10 needy cats rescued from cruelty in New Orleans are
headed to a Pennsylvania sanctuary. Sponsors are needed to
underwrite the costs of pet transports. If you'd like to help,
contact us at info@humanela.org
or call 1-888-6-HUMANE.
TYLERTOWN UPDATE: KATRINA CATS ENJOYING NEW OUTDOOR AREA
In addition to the more than 200 other animals routinely
in our care, did you know that HSL now provides sanctuary
to 40 feral cats, who were saved during the immediate aftermath
of Katrina? When these sick and exhausted animals were rescued,
they were too ill and in shock to react normally. As they
recovered,  however,
it became evident that they were feral cats, who had amazingly
survived the ordeal of the hurricane on the streets! Of course,
it's difficult enough to adopt healthy and friendly adult
cats, so these special Katrina survivors will undoubtedly
require long term sanctuary care. After they lived in an enclosed
indoor area for more than a year and a half, HSL supporters
like you made it possible for these special survivors to get
an outdoor cat area added to their indoor quarters. Since
tens of millions of dollars were donated to national groups
for the care for Katrina animals, it is a shame that our small,
grassroots agency—which was at the epicenter of the disaster—has
had to struggle just to provide these hurricane survivors
with a bit of sunshine and fresh air. Thanks to you and our
own grassroots fundraising efforts, however, the lives of
these special kitties are now much improved. We will keep
writing grants and pursuing every angle to better provide
for these and other animals at our rural shelter site.
THE ONGOING BATTLE AGAINST BLOODSPORTS IN
LOUISIANA
This month, there is great cause for celebration, as the
cruel bloodsport of cockfighting has finally been outlawed
in Louisiana! Congratulations go out to all of the groups,
legislators and individuals, who worked tirelessly for decades,
to finally achieve this breakthrough for birds! The cockfighting
ban will go into effect in August of 2008, but an additional
law prohibiting gambling at the fights will go into effect
in a few short weeks; this will effectively shut down most
cockfighting activity. The horrors of illegal dog fighting
have also been widely publicized in recent weeks, stemming
largely from with the indictment of Atlanta Falcons star quarterback,
Michael Vick, on dog fighting charges. Because of the tremendous
media focus on dog fighting in recent weeks, HBO Sports was
in Louisiana, to report on the issue here at home. Shortly
before the TV crew's arrival, our office received an anonymous
tip about alleged dog fighting activity in Independence, which
we communicated to the State Police. Within three hours of
receiving our information, an officer visited the site and
prepared a search warrant. Leaving early the next morning
at 3am, HSL's Jeff Dorson traveled to Independence, where
he met more than a dozen State Police officers and the HBO
film crew. The warrant was executed, 14 dogs were seized,
and an arrest warrant for felony dog fighting was subsequently
issued in the case. More dog fighting leads were investigated
with the film crew over the course of two days.
LEARN
MORE ABOUT HSL'S GROUNDBREAKING WORK TO COMBAT DOG FIGHTING
IN LOUISIANA.
May 2007
LEMON AID FOR PETS IN NEED
Summertime is just around the corner, and HSL is promoting
a cool and refreshing new way to help animals: 'lemon aid'
stands to raise funds for needy pets!
The first of our thirst-quenching fundraisers was held this
month, on behalf of two very special dogs. Princess and MIssy,
two Katrina survivors, were urgently in need of veterinary
treatment, but their caretakers simply didn't have the money
to help them. With no funds in our own budget to assist, we
knew we had to come up with a fresh idea that could quickly
bring them aid.
Incredibly, the Humane Society of Louisiana raised $1,000
at our first 'lemon aid' stand on a recent Saturday afternoon,
which enabled us to cover their veterinary expenses. That's
a lot of lemonade!
The beneficiaries of the fundraiser couldn't have been more
deserving. Princess is an 11-year-old Chow,  who
was abandoned at her home during the hurricane. Sadly, law
enforcement officers prevented her owners from retrieving
her, but volunteers from the Humane Society of Louisiana successfully
rescued the senior canine. After being temporarily fostered
in Kentucky, she was returned home to Shirley and Russell
Quest. Since that time, Princess sadly lost her eyesight as
a result of glaucoma. One of her eyes has already been removed,
but a second surgery is needed. The family did not have the
money needed for the operation, estimated to cost $600.
Another survivor of the storm, Missy, a 6 year old mixed-breed
dog, was abandoned in the city by her owners, after the hurricane
destroyed her family's junk yard business. SInce then, an
elderly neighbor has been doing her best to care for the deserted
dog, with the Humane Society of Louisiana helping to defray
expenses Missy has been diagnosed with advanced heartworm
disease. Her ongoing treatment is expected to cost $400.
In order to reach our $1000 goal, HSL set up its first 'Lemon
Aid for Pets' stand outside of Belladonna Day  Spa
on Magazine Street. We enlisted the help of Mrs. Quest's two
adorable granddaughters, 4 yr old Alanna and 6yr old Amatullah,
who worked as our volunteers and stole the show by selling
lemonade for $1 a cup and "gratitude stones" for
$10. Customers were charmed when the two little girls explained
that the stones not only brought good luck but reminded their
holders to have gratitude in their lives.
With these endearing young sellers on our side, HSL successfully
raised about $650 in four hours to help Princess and Missy!
Others interested in supporting the effort pledged to donate
the remaining funds needed, allowing us to reach our $1,000
goal.
Because of the enthusiastic response to our 'Lemon Aid for
Pets' event, we plan to have more of these  summer
fundraisers for animals, who would otherwise have no hope.
Executive Director, Jeff Dorson, who coordinated the first
event, noted: "People appreciate being able to directly
identify with specific animals in need. The feedback we get
is that people want to contribute directly towards helping
individual dogs like Princess and Missy and other very special
animals like them."
WANT TO HELP US KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING? Why not encourage
your children, grandkids or students to take a 'stand' for
animals and hold a a 'lemon aid for pets' event? It's a great
summer project for young people. If you are interested, HSL
can provide information about a particular animals in need
of help, and the kids can run their stand to directly aid
them. There is unlimited potential for this fundraiser, particularly
if neighbors, friends and local business people are invited
to get behind the effort. We'll be happy to assist with ideas
and support. For more information, please contact us at info@humanela.org.
OR MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TODAY! There are many other
animals like Princess and Missy in urgent need of help. If
you want to help us reach them, please contribute through
our DONATE page
or call us at 1-888-6-HUMANE. The Katrina animals who
have only the Humane Society of Louisiana to rely on will
be eternally grateful for your support! Also, feel free to
ask us--if you want to know exactly who you're helping; we
will be happy to connect you with a special animal with very
particular needs! You can be the difference in their lives!
If you are interested in running your own lemonade stand
to help animal survivors of Katrina, please contact us and
ask for a Lemon Aid for Needy Pets kit.
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The
Rapid Response Animal Abuse Team has registered over 140
people from around the nation and an article about the group
is in the current issue of Animal Fair magazine. T-Shirt's
which features one of the surviving Edgard 5 puppies can be
purchased through HSL.
This
month we said farewell to one of senior citizen residents,
Tiger, who recently passed away peacefully in his sleep.
In the mid '90's, Tiger was adopted out by a New Orleans animal
charity. We were contacted, when his loving guardian died
shortly after Katrina. His master's desperate, dying wish
was that his beloved Tiger be allowed to live out his natural
life. When family and friend didn't make this dream come true,
we took Tiger into our care, where he received love and attention
for our staff until the end.
