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Times are hard for
just about everyone these days. It's getting increasingly difficult
for us to raise critically needed funds for animals.
We
have staggering veterinary bills and animals needing medical
procedures, and we can no longer delay urgently needed shelter repairs.
In
this season of compassion and giving, your contribution would mean so
very much to our deserving animals and their caretakers. Won't you help the Humane Society of Louisiana with the most generous donation you can?
In
addition to helping us meet our urgent needs this holiday season,
here are some more reasons why your support of the Humane Society of
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Our Pet Adoption Transports
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HSL's Johnna Harris and our adoption transports to the East Coast are featured this month in the 'Dog Whisperer's' new magazine - Cesar's Way.
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Our Katrina Survivors Sanctuary
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Hope,
a feral dog rescued
in the early days of the Katrina devastation, would
never
adjust to life in a home,
but she loves her carefree
life at the sanctuary.
We're still caring for 120 elderly and 'special needs' Katrina animals, who have relied on us for food, care and shelter since 2005.
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Our Commitment to All Animals
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HSL rescued Tater in 2009!
We're the only New Orleans animal protection group with a 20 year track record of promoting a humane and nonviolent world for all creatures.
The NOLA Veggie Fest in the French Quarter this year educated people about factory farming and cruelty-free lifestyles. Hundreds of people attended the event.
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Our Cruelty Investigation and Prevention Work
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Photo: CJ Lin/Times Picayune
Our critically needed cruelty investigation, crime prevention and reward programs are funded solely by private contributions. We act on thousands of cruelty cases every year.
HSL leads the fight against animal cruelty statewide, and we are Louisiana's only licensed 'pet detective' agency.
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Our Pet Overpopulation Programs
HSL and its chapters sterilize hundreds of cats and dogs each year, and we are working to fight pet overpopulation statewide. In 2010 we will begin exciting work on programs to bring mobile spay/neuter services to
more rural communities.
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HSL passed legislation to create Louisiana's 'Animal Friendly' license plate. The Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council chaired by our founder, Jeff Dorson, will award its first grants to local shelters in 2010. |
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Our Dedicated Volunteers & Crew
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Animal caretaker, Courtney McNeese, gives Charlotte a welcome kiss.
We rely on all kinds of volunteers: veterinarians, fundraisers, cruelty investigators, chapter workers and more. Our dedicated workers make it possible for us to rescue, defend, adopt and care for more than 3000 animals each year, with
no public funding or government support.
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Our Adoption and Animal Care Programs
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Tiki was going to be destroyed at a public shelter, until
HSL agreed to take custody of him from a caring sponsor.
In addition to our more adoptable animals, HSL cares for elderly pets, who have lost their homes and families.
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Our Work for Animals in the Rural South
Abandoned, injured, starving, and neglected animals are in desperate need in communities without shelters. We work to establish groups where none exist. Your donations determine the extent to which we can make a difference.
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Just yesterday, Roxanne, starving and exhausted, appeared at our shelter gate. She had followed
a kindly postman for
miles, who appealed to
us for help.Tonight, at last, Roxanne is no longer hungry, and she is on the road to a happier tomorrow.
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Looking for something special for the animal lovers on your holiday shopping list? It's not too late to make a Christmas donation to HSL! There is still plenty of time for us to mail or email an acknowledgment of your gift in time for Christmas! Go to our website, click on donate and scroll down to "Christmas Gift Donations." Give another click, complete the form, submit it and we'll do the rest.
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