Humane Society of North Texas Supporting Hurricane Katrina Animals
FORT WORTH, TX (September 2, 2005)
The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) is offering temporary placement for animals displaced by hurricane Katrina on a case-by-case basis. In order to assist those seeking a safe haven for their animals, owners must provide current ID from Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, the states affected by Katrina. Those needing assistance are encouraged to contact Angie Sprott at 817-891-6203 or Tammy Kirkpatrick at 817-332-4768, extension 115 for provisions.
The effects of this natural disaster will place enormous pressure on the resources of the Humane Society of North Texas. In preparation, we are asking the community for assistance particularly in the areas of donations and foster homes. Donations can be sent to HSNT, 1840 E. Lancaster, Fort Worth, TX 76103, attention Donor Services. Please make sure it is earmarked for "KATRINA FUND."
Large and small animal foster homes are urgently needed to help offset the space required to assist the disaster animals. Please contact Peggy Brown-Aguilar at 817-332-4768, ext 118 for small animals (dogs/cats) or Heather Bern for large animals (horses/mules) at 817-332-4768, ext. 119 for further information.
The Humane Society of North Texas, a non-profit organization serving Tarrant and surrounding counties since 1905, is located at 1840 E. Lancaster, Fort Worth, TX. Our mission is to act as an advocate on behalf of the animals and ensure their legal and ethical protection; to provide for the well-being of animals who are injured, neglected, mistreated or otherwise in need; to relieve suffering and prevent cruelty to animals. In accordance to our mission, we promote kindness, justice and mercy to every living creature entering our door.
Send your donations to The Humane Society:
HSNT, 1840 E. Lancaster Fort Worth, TX 76103, attention Donor Services. (Please make sure to put “KATRINA FUND." somewhere on the check)
Katrina Animals find refuge at the Humane Society of North Texas
FORT WORTH, TX (September 16, 2005)
The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) has provided refuge to 49 cats and 11 dogs that arrived late on Thursday, September 15, displaced by hurricane Katrina, making this the third wave of animals received from the Louisiana area. All sixty animals were evacuated from varying shelters, veterinarian clinics and homes devastated by the natural disaster.
The animals will receive a basic health exam; undergo medical and behavioral evaluations while in quarantine. Once completed, they will be placed up for adoption beginning Wednesday, September 21, in hopes of finding new homes. Despite their recent experiences, the animals are in good shape based on initial review.
The Humane Society of North Texas, a non-profit organization serving Tarrant and surrounding counties since 1905, is located at 1840 E. Lancaster, Fort Worth, TX. Our mission is to act as an advocate on behalf of the animals and ensure their legal and ethical protection; to provide for the well-being of animals who are injured, neglected, mistreated or otherwise in need; to relieve suffering and prevent cruelty to animals. In accordance to our mission, we promote kindness, justice and mercy to every living creature entering our door.
Send your donations to The Humane Society:
HSNT, 1840 E. Lancaster Fort Worth, TX 76103, attention Donor services. (Please make sure to put "KATRINA FUND" somewhere on the check)
HSNT HURRICANE ASSISTANCE TIMELINE:
9/24/05:
We're still taking in animals from Katrina and Rita. In three days last week
we took in over 150 animals belonging to people evacuating ahead of Rita.
Luckily most have picked up their animals and headed home. We do have some
left from the area where it actually made landfall.
9/16/05:
To date, The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) has provided refuge to
49 cats and 11 dogs that arrived late on Thursday, September 15,
displaced by hurricane Katrina, making this the third wave of animals
received from the Louisiana area. All sixty animals were evacuated
from varying shelters, veterinarian clinics and homes devastated by the
natural disaster.
9/14/05:
Thanks to your efforts we have plenty of food for our Katrina guests. We
are still in dire need of toys, bedding, treats and most importantly,
monetary donations. We have reduced our adoption fee to $40 for the remainder
of September to help make room for Katrina animals and to help adopt them.
9/9/05:
HSNT received 17 more cats and 5 dogs last night from the Hurricane evacuation.
All were shelter evacuees and are ready for adoption. Also, we have lent our
adoption trailer to the rescue effort and it is in Gonzalez, LA at the
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center being used to house animals waiting for their
owners to reclaim them. It was taken down Wednesday loaded with pet supplies
that were donated at our shelter.
9/3/05:
HSNT received 40 evacuees from Katrina on Saturday and they are currently
available for adoption at the East Lancaster shelter.
