Hurricane Relief

No More Homeless Pets and Best Friends Hurricane Relief

Click here for info on what is being done, how to donate and how to help

Click here for more info and a detailed list of items needed

Please donate on the website at http://www.bestfriends.org or by calling 435-644-2001 ext. 104. This list is not exhaustive and if you think that you can offer goods or services that can help, please contact hrf@bestfriends.org. We will contact you soon.

Volunteer help: If you can help, please e-mail hrf@bestfriends.org with specific information on how you would like to help, what expertise you may be able to supply and how best way to contact you. We are compiling a list and will be contacting people as the program develops.

	People with emergency/disaster experience to work at the disaster site.
	Long term foster homes (approximately 3 months)
	Carpenters and other construction trades people to work at the temporary and permanent shelter sites.
	Veterinarians and veterinary technicians
	Truckers
	People with trucks and vans to do animal and supply transport.
	People to collect and hold supplies until they ship
	People to volunteer at the Sanctuary for at least one week to cover for deployed personnel.

Disaster Relief Items Needed

Click here for a printable list of Needs

Pet needs:

Pet Food
Animal Bedding
Crates (all sizes)
Collars/leads
Veterinary Supplies
Puppy and Kitten Formula
Canopy tents for the animals
Large cat tower/cage (for kittens)
Portable water bowls for animals
Microchip Scanners
IV Tubing
IV Fluids
Medications
Needles
Disposable Bedding
Towels
Cleaning Supplies
Buckets
Litter Pans
Cat Litter

People needs:

Toilet paper
Paper towels
Vegetarian People food that won t spoil or need refrigeration
Portable toilets and sanitizer
Insect repellent
Sun showers
Sunscreen
First aid kits for relief workers
Hand sanitizer

General needs:

RVs, SUV s & Trucks (4x4), ATV s (loaned or donated)
Tarp
Two way radios
Generators
Rope
Duct tape
Cable ties
Fencing, both temporary and permanent
Heavy work gloves and welding gloves
Carpentry supplies
Gas cans
Gas for vehicles
Flashlights
Batteries (AA, AAA, C & D)
Water
Water tanks
Clorox bleach
Warehouse facilities near Tylertown, MS
Garbage cans
Garbage bags
Tents
Camping Gear
Towels
Blankets
Collapsible wire cages (extra large size)
Extension cords (heavy duty outdoor approved - 100 foot long)
Grooming clippers (electric)
Zip Lock bags (extra large size)

Links for additional Disaster Relief Info

Click here for a pdf format file of how you can help animal victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Click here for the Pets and Animals in Distress E-Newsletter

Click here for the info on what Desiree Weber - A New Leash on Life is doing to help the animals in the Hurricane Disaster Area and how you can help!

Click here to read about the IGive Community and how they plan to raise funds to donate to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts.

Click on picture to donate to HSUS

If you have a link or info that you would like added to this site please send it to me via email at treed2@cfl.rr.com. Thanks!

For Florida Residents:

Brevard County Emergency Pet Shelters:http://countygovt.brevard.fl.us/EOC/prep_pets.cfm

Florida Hotels that accept Pets during disasters:
http://www.collierem.org/pets/fl_top.htm
http://www.petswelcome.com/

Brevard County - after the storm if you find that one of your feral cats has been injured and needs immediate medical attention please call our helpline at 321-631-SPAY (321-631-7729) and someone will get in touch with you as soon as they possibly can. However, if you prefer you can call the Animal Emergency Services of Brevard County at 321-725-5365 and ask them if you can bring your feral into them for medical attention.

How you can help!

No More Homeless Pets and Best Friends Hurricane Relief

Disaster Relief Items Needed Click here for a printable list of Needs

Links for additional Disaster Relief Info

For Florida Residents:

Disaster Relief Items Needed

Click here for a printable list of Needs