 Hurricane Katrina Rescue Efforts
Animal
Care Network volunteers traveled south to assist with
the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. MAAN volunteers have now completed
four
trips to hurricane-ravaged areas, rescuing 223 cats and dogs. Thanks
to the generosity of supporters, through financial contributions and
donations of supplies, the trips were possible.
Michigan Animal Adoption Network volunteers have now completed four trips
to hurricane-ravaged areas, rescuing more than 223 cats and dogs. Thanks
to the generosity of supporters, through financial contributions and
donations of supplies, the trips were possible.
Unfortunately, many of the animals brought back are in bad shape. Of the
36 dogs brought back from the last trip 11 were heartworm positive.
Heartworm disease is treatable but very expensive. In addition to the
heartworm disease, many have serious skin issues which must be
addressed.
MAAN volunteers did not journey for days with these animals only to give
up on them when receiving a dire diagnosis. MAAN will be treating all
animals brought back. Then, they will be placed in loving, permanent
homes.
The care of these animals depends on the continued generosity of private
individuals. MAAN could not have accomplished so much for the animals
without this support.
If you would like to sponsor the medical care for one of these lovely
creatures, a contribution may be made by credit card on this Web site
using Paypal. Checks
should be made payable to MAAN and mailed to PO Box 20523, Ferndale, MI
48220. We are grateful for any contribution -- big or small.
MAAN has joined forces with these fellow humane organizations to find
homes for all of the rescued cats and dogs. Dozens of other adoptable
hurricane survivors in a variety of breeds, ages, sizes are available
through:
Michigan Animal Rescue League, (248) 335-9290
or
Guardian Angel Animal Rescue, (734) 332-9459
Your response has been overwhelming and we are very grateful. Please be
patient with us if you try to call the office. Our volunteers have been
very busy stocking trucks for transport and placing the rescued animals.
Please contact the office by email and we will respond as soon as we
can.
 Marie Skladd
- A Dog's Best Friend
Hurricane Rescue Photos.
A
Personal Thank You Letter
from the Animal Care Network to those who helped
A
Personal Thank You Letter to the Oakland Veterinary Referral Services
A list of those special
people who helped
Articles from Detroit Newspapers and TV
Oakland Press
September 10, 2005
Food,
treats for animals on way to storm zone
September 14, 2005
32
animal evacuees need new homes January 2, 2006
Animal groups struggle Oakland Press, 1-2-06
Detroit Free Press
October 6, 2005
Dogs hounded
by hurricane need new homes September 23, 2005
Katrina
Aftermath: Cats from gulf need new homes September 14, 2005
State
shelters furry victims
Milford Times
September 29, 2005
Katrina's displaced pets find homes in Michigan
The Observer & Eccentric Newspaper
September 22, 2005 Front page
Animal rescuers return from Gulf with homeless pets
WDIV
September 13, 2005
Pets Displaced By Katrina Find Shelter In Metro Detroit
Meet Marie Skladd
October, 2005
A Dog's Best Friend
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