Wednesday, October 24, 2007

San Diego Wildfires - volunteering

Yes, I am headed off to aid in the rescue and recovery efforts taking place as a result of the wildfires here in California. The disaster has finally come to my back door, and I'm gearing up to volunteer once again.

Details soon to come...

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

SAN DIEGO WILDFIRES -- PET RESCUE

Well folks, it's been a long time, but California may be experiencing a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina. As our state is being ravaged by wildfire, many people are having to evacuate to safe ground--and many of the evacuation sites and hotels won't allow pets! (The author regrets how pathetic this may be...) So, wonderful organizations such as Noah's Wish have stepped up to help these animals find comfort while their owners are temporarily moved and displaced.

Evacuees can leave their pets and livestock in care of Noah's Wish and volunteers there will care for them until the owners can return and retrieve them. At the moment, many of us that are trained volunteers are being deployed to help. If you are interested in helping, there are so many ways to do it. As was the case with Katrina, donations of supplies and money will needed, so you don't necessarily have to hop on a plane in order to help.

Much is changing quickly here in SoCal, so expect updates. In the meantime, stay tuned and think about donating...

Update on the lawsuit of St. Bernard school shootings

For those who don't know, Mark Steinway at Pasado Safe Haven, has been the power and intelligence behind the lawsuit to convict the people who murdered all the animals in the St. Bernard Shootings. On Pasado's website, he has chronicled the lawsuit, complete with pictures of the guilty parties, photos of the owners who lost dogs in the horrible massacre, and copies of the necropsy reports. If you want to know how justice is being sought, click this link: Pasado's law suit

Also, if you scroll down the page, you'll find Tshirts that Pasado is selling to raise funding. For those of you who can not imagine ever leaving your home without your pet, you will be happy to see the logo on these shirts, "NOT WITHOUT MY PET."

THey are a group worth supporting, and they have been one of the only animal organizations that actually followed through AFTER Katrina. THey didn't just claim victory and leave. They continue to bring justice to such a horrible tragedy.