Defending animals since 1988
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Dear Paws Cause Member:
We are grateful to all of you that subscribe on-line for these alerts. In the near future we will begin archiving the Paws Cause alerts, which will allow other people to view them and possibly join up as a members. Our last email appeal included mention of our goal to increase our Paws Cause membership to pre-Katrina levels, and we were happy to sign up eleven new members who answered the call to help. This financial commitment by new friends to HSL is very encouraging, especially as half the new members do not even live in Louisiana. People do still care about the plight of the animals in our state, and it is heartwarming to all of us.
In addition to our ongoing campaigns and investigations, we have another puppy transport heading north very soon, so we particularly appreciate your kind support this month. In some disappointing news, our recent attempt to auction the New Orleans property, where our shelter stood before Katrina, failed to result in any adequate bids. We had such high hopes, but with your support, we'll be able to keep our doors open, as we work to generate the major funding needed for our recovery.
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Working to See St. Bernard Pet Killers ProsecutedAnimal lovers nationwide were outraged by the recent action of Louisiana's newly elected Attorney General, James Caldwell, who dismissed aggravated animal cruelty charges against two St. Bernard Sheriff's Dept officers, Sergeant Clifford "Chip" Englande and Deputy Mike Minton. You may recall the shocking video, which led to these charges being filed; it was recorded by award-winning Dallas Morning News photojournalist, David Leeson. Leeson was filming scenes in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when Minton and Englande were captured on tape, allegedly shooting pets and stray animals at random. The shocking images rightly created a public outcry, and a grand jury convened by the office of former Attorney General Charles Foti handed down an indictment against the officers. We have been in communication with former and current prosecuting attorneys in the case, and they believe that the evidence is strong enough to bring the matter to trial, and we support their view.
We are asking local animal defenders and animal advocates from across the country to participate in a "National Referendum" on the issue. To support this initiative, please call the Louisiana Attorney General's office during the week of April 21st - 25th and ask others to do the same. Simply contact the Criminal Division of the AG's office at (225) 326-6000. Inform Mr. Caldwell's office that you are participating in the National Referendum on the St. Bernard pet shooting case and that you are strongly opposed to the decision to drop the felony animal cruelty charges against Minton and Englande. At the conclusion of the Referendum, HSL representatives will deliver a wreath in remembrance of the animals who were killed to Attorney General Caldwell's office and urge his office to bring the case to trial.
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P.O. Box 740321
New Orleans, Louisiana 70174
info@humanela.org
1-888-6-HUMANE
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ADOPTED!!
Ike Recently found a wonderful home in New Orleans.
So close! Molly was just about to be adopted, when it was discovered she needs expensive surgery for a hernia. To get her the care she needs, we are working overtime to find guardian angels who can help our lovely Molly. They'll all get a special note form Molly herself to say "thanks."
Lovely Iris is still looking for that special family.
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Phoebe, Allie and Chunky say: "Thank you for saving us!"
Sassafras, Frankie and Rosie are recovering at our Tylertown facility
They were suffering from serious neglect when rescued by HSL
This month we said farewell to one of senior citizen residents, Tiger, who recently passed away peacefully in his sleep. In the mid '90's, Tiger was adopted out by a New Orleans animal charity. We were contacted, when his loving guardian died shortly after Katrina. His master's desperate, dying wish was that his beloved Tiger be allowed to live out his natural life. When family and friend didn't make this dream come true, we took Tiger into our care, where he received love and attention for our staff until the end.
Tiger in his retirement condo
We also said goodbye to Picayune this month--one of our gray tabby cats who went to a better place, after we had done all that we could to provide for him medically. Picayune escaped Katrina with us in our initial evacuation. This is one little guy who never developed a liking for people and could therefore not be successfully adopted. Luckily, he had a great time hanging out with his preferred feline friends. Picayune was an amazing rescue--HSL Board members trapped him as a kitten in a storm drain in the heart of the Central Business District in New Orleans. It was miraculous that his little cries were heard by downtown hotel employees, over the din of the roaring traffic. He was subsequently fostered for close to a year, but he always remained wild to the core, growing up with a healthy dislike for humans. Picayune may never have really liked us very much, but we'll certainly miss him.
We are grateful for your help which allows us to provide love, care and attention to animals like Picayune and Tiger, as well as the more adoptable animals in our facility.
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