On Ground To February
National ARNO (led by Jane Garrison, Pia Salk, David Meyer) continues animal aid through Jan into Feb. Our database still overflows with animal sightings. Under homes. In sewers. On ledges. They struggle on empty streets. Food sources vanished with evacuees. Yet more are hungry, with the endless litters. Some live in buildings to be bulldozed. Please open your heart to animals.
ARNO/Best Friends New Site
Volunteers Report To
Celebration Station
5959 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70003
(Kirschman's Furniture across street)
504-887-2115
- ARNO Volunteers: Attend 6:00pm orientation meeting. Food/Water volunteers report to Cadi Schiffer. Trap/Rescue volunteers report to Jessica Higgins. Cat Trappers call Jane Garrison pre-trip: 843-343-8887.
- ARNO Volunteers: Attend 7:30am assignment meeting. If you arrive after meeting call Jane Garrison for assignment: 843-343-8887
- All Volunteers: Check in with Juliette, Best Friends, to fill out CS forms. If you want to do food/water or trap/rescue (in field), clearly state this.
- Directions To Staging Area: Fly to New Orleans or Baton Rouge. Rent vehicle with room for gear. Celebration Station is at I-10 and Veterans Memorial Blvd. From NOLA airport, Veterans Memorial Blvd. is first or second exit off I-10, traveling east.
Donate Supplies And Funding
Contribute To ARNO Via Save-A-Pet
1-800-Save-A-Pet
P.O. Box 7
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Check memo: Animal Rescue New Orleans
Tax-deductible via Save-A-Pet, 501c3 nonprofit
Donate Toward Veterinary Care, Spay/Neuter
Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-671-8235,
animallover@southernanimalfoundation.org
Send Supplies For ARNO
Supply Needs/Delivery Coordinator:
Colleen Kessler, 225-298-9513
Send Shipments To:
Attn: Animal Rescue New Orleans, c/o Celebration Station
5959 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003
Supply Needs
Rescue, Sheltering, Care
- Dry And Wet Dog/Cat Food
- Pop-Top Can Cat Food or Mackerel (traps)
- Deep Aluminum Trays, Litter Boxes, Basins, Buckets (to hold food/water)
- Slip Leashes, Paper Collars (intake ID)
- Large/Medium Plastic Crates (transport)
- Humane Large Dog Traps and Cat Traps
- Combo Locks-6ft Chains (traps not stolen)
- Catch Poles, Crowbars
- Towels and Sheets
- Fresh Water (gallon), Pedialyte
- Grooming Clippers (do not send cordless)
- Meaty Bones (reduces stress)
- Bite-Proof Thick Gloves
- Car Glass Chalk To Mark Rescue Vehicles
- Spray Paint, Flashlights, Space Heaters
- GPS Units, Street Mapping Capability
Gift Cards, Volunteer Stuff
- Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Home Depot
- Gas Station Gift Cards: BP, Shell
- Bottled Water, Gatorade, Energy Bars, Snacks, Food Gift Cards
Send Gift Cards To: Cadi Schiffer or Jessica Higgins
Animal Rescue New Orleans, c/o Celebration Station
5959 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003
Veterinary Items
- Dewormer (Strongid)
- Capstar, Frontline, Revolution
- Any Heartworm Preventive
- Any Antibiotics
- Gauze, Vet Wrap
Administrative
- Print Cartridges, Copier Toner, Copy Paper
- Laminated Maps: Mississippi (Gulf Coast) & Louisiana (New Orleans)
- Pens, Note Pads, Spiral Notebooks
- Tape, Paper Clips, Staples, Staplers
Wish List
- Notebook Computers, Laptops, Generators
- RVs, SUVs, Vans, Pick-Up Trucks
Food For Animals
We need dry/wet food for cats and dogs. Ship to:
Attn Animal Rescue New Orleans
Cadi Schiffer, Celebration Station
5959 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003
Email
Kate Danaher details about what you donate.
Food/Water Volunteers
For the next 6 to 8 weeks, at least 50 teams of two volunteers each are needed to distribute food/water in NOLA alone. ARNO feeders not only help sustain life, but also sight and record animals that lead to miraculous reunions. We rely upon these sightings to track and humanely trap animals, some of whom may be injured or in areas slated for demolition.
Louisiana Resident Feeders
Locals are needed to commit to regular food/water drops in assigned sections of the city.
- Email Information To: Brenda Shoss
- Full name
- Street, city, state, zip:
- Cell phone, land phone:
- Email address:
- Availability: Specify days you can dispense food/water each week.
- Clarify NOLA Areas: Will you go to any f/w section? St. Bernard Parish, New Orleans East?
- Type Resident Feeder in email subject.
Visiting Feeders
Out-state volunteers are welcome on ARNO teams.
- Email Information To: Brenda Shoss
- Full name
- Street, city, state, zip:
- Cell phone, land phone:
- Email address:
- Your experience with animals:
- ARRIVE/DEPART dates:
- Type Hurricane Volunteer in email subject.
- If you are an Animal Control Officer, Veterinarian, Vet Tech or Trapper, state this in email subject line. For example, Hurricane Volunteer: Vet Tech
ARNO Contact List
On-Site ~ Louisiana
Long-Term Food/Water Program, LA Residents
Brenda Shoss,
info@kinshipcircle.org
On-Site General Admin Director
and Trapping Coordinator
Jessica Higgins, 925-209-8813
On-Site Food/Water Director
Cadi Schiffer, 225-298-9518
Best Friends Volunteer Manager
Juliette, 225-298-9515
Best Friends Animal Care & Admin
Ed Fritz, 435-644-3965, ex. 4471
ARNO ~ National
ARNO Cofounders/Directors
Jane Garrison, 843-343-8887
Pia Salk, 225-298-9508
David Meyer
Nationwide Volunteer Coordinators
Kate Danaher /
Brenda Shoss
Food/Water Program Assignments Director
Brenda Shoss
ARNO Trapping Coordinator
DOGS ~
Pia Salk, 225-298-9508
CATS ~
Jane Garrison, 843-343-8887
Trapping Questions/Concerns
Pia Salk, 225-298-9508
Supply Donations
Colleen Kessler, 225-298-9513
Foster/Adopt!
Best Friends:
Adopt ■ Foster
Adopt-A-Pet:
Adopt
Transport from Tylertown to foster/adopt locales:
Amy Hogg
Hurricane Foster Coordinator
435-644-3965 x4186, fax: 435-644-2701
Must provide vet references.