Defending animals since 1988
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Dear Paws Cause Member,
HSL's disaster response programs were limited to
hurricane relief in the past, but we've been keeping busy helping wildlife
impacted by the BP oil spill disaster. Look for our special 'Paws Cause' bulletin
covering the work of Operation Here to Help
and all of our programs, during the previous two months. Special thanks to our members and supporters for their kind
words and memorial gifts honoring Paul Nesbitt. Your remembrances have been
deeply appreciated by all of us who knew and loved him.
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This poor filly lost her mother when she was struck by
lightning and killed during one of the severe thunderstorms that have accompanied the heat wave in our area. She had to be bottle fed but is now eating grain. We're still undecided on the perfect name for this little orphan. If you think you can
come up with a lovely name, please contact Johnna Harris by email at
johnna@humanela.org.
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Workshop Draws More than 250
Participants
Committed to Helping Wildlife
Oil spill volunteers wanting to help animals hands-on
were justifiably frustrated to learn that special training was required to
handle oiled wildlife in most cases. To complement our 'Operation Here to Help'
program, we kicked off a drive to train more Louisiana wildlife
rehabilitators. Some of these volunteers will eventually become qualified to help our
native wildlife in response to the ongoing crisis, and will be prepared to aid
injured animals in the years to come.
We were overwhelmed and delighted by the response to our first workshop,
which was designed to 'fast track' new rehabbers into the program. More than 250 people crowded into a
room in Jefferson parish, eager to do what was needed to get their certification. There was widespread media coverage of
the event, and additional workshops will be
scheduled for the future. Watch WDSU'S coverage of the event by clicking here.
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Wild creatures need love, too!!
HSL's Jessica Cameron is caring for 3 orphaned opossums, including this little guy.
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Katrina Anniversary:
Sales of award
winning documentary'MINE' to benefit HSL
As the fifth anniversary of Katrina draws near, most
of us would like to forget about the tragedies that befell our citizens and
animals during that terrible time. That said, you won't want to miss the award
winning
documentary 'Mine' by director Geralyn Pezanoski.
Geralyn volunteered
with HSL during the disaster response, and her film "tells the poignant and
powerful story of animals left behind during Katrina - from the heroic efforts
of rescue organizations, to the struggles of hurricane victims to reunite with
their beloved pets." Make sure you enter the donation code HSLA before
clicking the order button; that will ensure that we receive $5 on your purchase.
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How Could Someone Be So Cruel?
In a heartbreaking
survival story, Rosie, along with her
two puppies, Merry and Pippin, were thrown out of a moving car
window. HSL intervened to save the
adorable little guys,
who will head north for adoption
on our next transport.
Your
support makes this work possible. The costs of operating a sanctuary are staggering
for a small group
like ours. On
behalf of the animals we serve, we thank
you for supporting the state's leader
in the area of
cruelty investigation
and prevention.
 Merry and Pippin, already bigger than their tiny Mom,
having a good time as they now feel safe and loved.
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BREAKTHROUGH SPAY/NEUTER NEWS!
Our Magnolia chapter recently learned they will be
receiving a significant
bequest of $40,000 to fund pet sterilization surgeries and adoptions.
This
generous gift will help save countless lives, in an area without
animal
control and few services to help animals in distress. We congratulate
the
Magnolia crew for making a significant difference in the lives of homeless
cats and dogs.
MATCHING GRANT FOR TYLERTOWN
Thanks to everyone who generously donated to our
online summer
'matching funds' drive for Tylertown. A donor agreed to match any
gift
made to help the sanctuary up to $5000. Our compassionate supporters
rose to the the challenge and
donated over $7500 to the drive, giving us
a grand total of more than $12,000
needed for urgently needed repairs
and maintenance work. These contributions will fund long
overdue
construction and maintenance at the sanctuary. We'll be replacing our
roof, building
outdoor cat porches and more thanks to you!
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WHAT HAPPENS TO ANIMALS IN THE RURAL SOUTH, WHERE THERE ARE NO SHELTERS OR RESCUE GROUPS?
  HOGAN LEGO COPPER
All too often, they suffer
and die lingering deaths from
injuries
and starvation. This is a commonplace tragedy in communities
around
rural Louisiana and at our Tylertown shelter. All these
wonderful dogs were
recently struck by vehicles and left by the
roadside. Luckily, caring donors have sponsored all of them,
and they will all head north to permanent homes on our
next adoption transport.
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On behalf of all the animals in our care,
thank you for your continuing support!
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P.O. Box 740321
New Orleans, Louisiana 70174
info@humanela.org
1-888-6-HUMANE
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