David,

Thank you for forwarding this message to all of us.  The four-legged victims of Katrina are among those who are least able to fend for themselves after this devastating storm.

I appreciated hearing about this relief effort, and I hope everyone will consider joining me in sending donations to this or other animal assistance organizations in addition to our donations to the American Red Cross.  KFE

Karen Ford Eickhoff
Management Department

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From: David Aborn <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] 
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 15:52:35 -0400
Subject: [UTCSTAFF] Four-legged victims of Katrina

A close friend of mine who went to LSU vet school sent this to me.

 

David Aborn

Dept. of Biological and Environmental Sciences

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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

 

            We at the School of Veterinary Medicine, like everyone else in
the country, are overwhelmed by what we have seen on the news in the wake of
Hurricane Katrina.  In an effort to help our colleagues and fellow citizens,
the School is working with the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association, the
Louisiana Animal Control Association, and the Louisiana SPCA to provide
shelter and care for those pets that have traveled with their owners from
the flooded areas and animals that have been rescued from those areas.

 

            The School's faculty, staff and students are volunteering their
time at the Parker Coliseum on the LSU campus and the Lamar-Dixon Expo
Center in Gonzales, La., where animals are being sheltered.  This is not
something that will end in a few days.  The School will require on-going
support from the community.  We desperately need volunteers, especially
veterinarians and veterinary technicians, to help us in this effort.
Non-veterinary volunteers are also welcome, though only those people that
have been vaccinated for rabies will be abl e to work directly with the
animals.

 

            The animal shelters are in dire need of large crates and cages.
The volunteers also need ice, beverages and food.  Other animal supplies,
such as food, cat litter, pooper scoopers, vaccines, antibiotics, bandages,
and catheters are also welcome and needed.  Monetary donations can be made
to the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association by calling 1-800-524-2996 or
225-928-5862.  You can also download a donation form at the LVMA website at
www.lvma.org, or send a check or money order made payable to the Dr. Walter
J. Ernst, Jr. Veterinary Memorial Foundation, 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite
1001, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

 

            It is during times of adversity and tragedy that people must
come together.  The School of Veterinary Medicine, along with state and
local animal organizations, wants to do our part by caring for as many
animals as possible.  Please help us in our efforts.  Veterinarians and
veterinary technicians who want to volunteer assistance can contact Dr.
David Senior at the School of Veterinary Medicine at 225-578-9551 or
[log in to unmask]  Non-veterinary volunteers can contact the School of
Veterinary Medicine at 225-578-9900.  Thank you for your prayers and
support.



Sincerely,

Michael G. Groves, DVM

Dean

School of Veterinary Medicine

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone:  (225) 578-9900

Fax:  (225) 578-9916

Web:  www.vetmed.lsu.edu