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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Subject: Emergency Sheltering Volunteers Needed In Iowa

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK
Communicating during disasters to mobilize volunteers, supplies, and other resources for animal victims. www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

6/24: Emergency Sheltering Volunteers Needed In Iowa

Kinship Circle has been asked to continue staffing two surge shelters for Iowa flood victims for the remainder of this week and next week.

County coordinators at both Lee County Fairgrounds and Johnson County Fairgrounds need VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH EMERGENCY SHELTERING DUTIES.

1. IF YOU CAN GO TO IOWA THIS WEEK OR NEXT WEEK, NOTIFY US NOW.

2. SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO:

kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net -OR- pawsitivedirections [at] yahoo.com (DON’T SEND TO BOTH)

* YOUR NAME:
* PHONE NUMBER (cell you’ll have with you):
* FULL PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
* BRIEF INFO RE: YOUR ANIMAL DISASTER AID EXPERIENCE:
* ARRIVE/DEPART DATES IN IOWA
* TYPE: IOWA VOLUNTEER in subject line of email

This info is needed for the Iowa flood disaster. It’s also filed for future disasters in which we’re asked to send qualified independent volunteers. THANK YOU all for your concern for animal flood victims in Iowa. We deeply appreciate your experience, professionalism and devotion to animals in disasters. Kinship Circle

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Normally I don’t crosspost solicitations for donations, but this email gives some info regarding the current situation in the Midwest…

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From: American Humane Association - email [at] americanhumane.org
Date: Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Subject: Help animals displaced by flood

American Humane, June 2008

Breaking News: American Humane Assists Animals in Flood-Stricken Illinois

Over the weekend, American Humane’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services unit deployed to Adams County, Ill., to help animals affected by the severe flooding in the Midwest. As an area that was overwhelmed by the scope of this crisis, Adams County was in dire need of assistance.

American Humane answered the call by joining forces with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Together, we are working to find and set up emergency shelter sites for the many animals made homeless in recent days. It’s a collaboration that is allowing the county to keep as many animals as possible fed, sheltered and healthy through the duration of the crisis.

Your donation today will allow us to continue these vital operations and prepare for the inevitable next disaster. In some situations, animals’ survival instinct simply isn’t enough — they desperately need caring donors like you to make our rescue efforts possible.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Subject: IOWA FLOOD: Notes From The Water’s Edge

KINSHIP CIRCLE PRIMARY – PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK has been asked by the Iowa Dept. of Agriculture/Veterinary Response Coordinator to support rescue operations for Iowa animal flood victims and send volunteers where needed. If you’ve seen the expanse of Midwest floods in news coverage — you know we have our work cut out for us! We thank KC Primary subscribers for their patience during this time…as we’ve been unable to focus on other campaigns.

RELIEF GLOBAL
6/20/08: IOWA FLOOD - Notes From The Water’s Edge

PHOTOS: Louisa County, Oakville area, Iowa.
Credit: Molly Wald
View more photos from rescue operations 6/18 and 6/19/08: flickr.com/photos/mollywald/sets/72157605698148806/

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Subject: IOWA FLOOD: Emergency Volunteers Needed

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK
Communicating during disasters to mobilize volunteers, supplies, and other resources for animal victims. www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

RELIEF GLOBAL
6/15/08: IOWA FLOOD: Emergency Volunteers Needed

KINSHIP CIRCLE is working with Iowa Dept. of Agriculture Veterinary Response Coordinator, Mark Shearer, and Iowa State Veterinarian David Schmitt. We have been asked to coordinate out-of-state volunteers at key counties where flooding has occurred or is anticipated. Anyone willing to deploy must be flexible and realize we have no control over how floods proceed.

TO VOLUNTEER:

1. RESPOND TO: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net -OR- pawsitivedirections [at] yahoo.com (DO NOT SEND YOUR INFO TO BOTH)

* YOUR NAME:
* PHONE NUMBER (cell you’ll have with you):
* FULL PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
* BRIEF, COUPLE SENTENCES RE: YOUR ANIMAL DISASTER AID EXPERIENCE:
* DATES YOU CAN BE IN IOWA NEXT WEEK:

2. YOU MUST CONTACT ON-GROUND ORGANIZER IN IOWA, LISTED BELOW, BEFORE SHOWING UP.

* DO NOT CONTACT THEM UNTIL YOUR ARRIVAL DATE IS FIRM
* They can answer questions about specific driving directions to staging area.

3. PRINT OUT ALL CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS IN THIS EMAIL.

* Have them with you in Iowa and be prepared to “float” from site to site.
* They are fairly close-by and emergencies are expected.

‘This is our version of Katrina,’ Iowa residents say. Cedar Rapids: Firefighter Jeremy Wagner saves a cat from a flooded attic on 6/13/08. www.newser.com/article/D91A1F880.html

* At least 24,000 evacuations so far
* 83 of Iowa’s 99 counties are declared disaster zones

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Subject: MIDWEST UNDERWATER: Rivers Still Rising

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK
Communicating during disasters to mobilize volunteers, supplies, and other
resources for animal victims. www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters

RELIEF GLOBAL
6/12/08: Midwest Underwater - Rivers Still Rising

Residents walk through several feet of floodwaters to get to higher ground along Rocky Ford Road in Columbus, Ind., 6/7/08. Hundreds of residents had to be rescued as floodwaters shut off several areas throughout the city… (Photo: AP/Columbus Republic, M. Dickbernd)

This alert represents available information at this time. As more calls for aid become known, we’ll post updates to this disaster report.

IN THIS ALERT:

1. Iowa: Rising Floodwaters Threaten Animals
2. More Refuge & Support Needs For Animal Victims
3. Report From Pasado’s Safe Haven
4. Iowa Floods: Mandatory Evacuations Expand
5. Indiana Flood Report: No Outside Help For Now

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Wed, May 14, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Subject: Mother’s Day Tornadoes Hit MO, OK, GA

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK
Networking resources for animal disaster victims + companion animal campaigns

RELIEF GLOBAL, www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters
5/14/08: “Mother’s Day” Tornadoes Hit Missouri, Oklahoma, Georgia

This alert represents all available information at this time. If more calls for aid become known, we’ll post updates to this disaster report.

IN THIS ALERT:

1. Midwest Tornadoes Ravage Rural Areas
2. Missouri: Scared Animals Begin To Emerge From The Debris

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1. Midwest Tornadoes Ravage Rural Areas

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SOURCES

Storms kill 23 across 3 U.S. states

Storms kill in Midwest, Southeast

MAY 10-11, 2008 STORMS STRIKE IN MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA, GEORGIA
At least 23 people died in tornados that touched down 5/10 and 5/11/08.

Buffy the dog lies on the floor of the wreckage of her family’s home near Racine, Mo., on Sunday. (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press)

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Just thought I’d pass this along as an update to Friday’s post.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 1:03 AM
Subject: Homes & Help Needed For Flood Survivors

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK - PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST
Networking resources for animal disaster victims + companion animal campaigns

RELIEF GLOBAL * www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters
3/22/08: Missouri Floods - Homes & Help Needed For Animal Survivors

IN THIS ALERT:

1. UPDATE: Piedmont, Missouri Flood Disaster
2. Foster Or Adopt A Feline Flood Survivor!
3. Illinois Shelter Faces Rising Floodwaters

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Subject: Animal Shelter Underwater! Piedmont, MO

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF - PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST
www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/

RELIEF GLOBAL
3/18/08: Animal Control (& Town) Underwater! Piedmont, MO

IN THIS ALERT:

1. PIEDMONT ANIMAL CONTROL UNDERWATER - EMERGENCY
2. Piedmont, Missouri Evacuated for Flooding
3. Animals Saved From Floods At Southern IL Shelter

Kinship Circle has just learned tonight (3/18) that the town of Piedmont, in rural Missouri, has evacuated due to severe flash flooding. We are posting as much information as we have at this time and will follow-up with more verified facts as they become available.

We know, but have not yet confirmed:

* The town’s animal control is underwater, animals evacuated. Some died in floodwaters.
* Stray Rescue St. Louis (active in Katrina rescue) appears to be headed to Piedmont.
* It has rained nonstop 48+ hours and other Missouri/Illinois shelters may need help.

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I’m posting this for a member of the Kansas City Freecycle list. If you have any information, please send an email to thecatsmeowbox [at] sbcglobal.net.

- Kelly G.
Kansas City Freecycle list owner
kelly [at] kcfreecycle.org

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From: “thecatsmeowtreasurechest” - thecatsmeowbox [at] sbcglobal.net
Date: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:30 pm
Subject: Wanted: Info on Missing Family Pet Gladstone

We are looking for our family pet that was missing from our Gladstone home on December 3, 2007. Jasper is all white small to medium build approx 20 to 30 lbs he was wearing a collar with 3 forms of ID. Rabies, city and home tag. He is micro-chipped with Home Again.

We have him listed at all shelters, vets and animal hospitals, in every venue on the internet including the KC Star.

He is an American Eskimo, but some will think he is a Pomerian, or Spitz.

Thanks,
The Jourdan Family

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Tagged: kansas missouri ks mo gladstone dog canine pet companion animal missing dog missing pet kcfreecycle

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Oct 26, 2007 8:37 PM
Subject: ACT/ Mass MO Dogfight Raid, In Shadow Of Vick Case

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF
PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN

10/26/07: Mass MO Dogfight Raid, In Shadow Of Vick Case
KINSHIP CIRCLE ACTION CAMPAIGN
www.KinshipCircle.org

2 SAMPLE LETTERS IN THIS ALERT:

1. TO: Officials - Fully Penalize Dogfighters
2. TO: Missouri Humane Society - Spare The Dogs

PHOTO: Amy McCubbins, at left, joins Patience Scanlon as they take blood from one of 25 pit bulls and a beagle seized from an organized dog fight outside Dudley, Mo. early Sunday. The dogs and other evidence were taken as investigators joined Stoddard County deputies in the morning raid. The dogs were photographed, treated for wounds and vaccinated at the Humane Society’s headquarters on Macklind Avenue. (Robert Cohen/St. Louis Post Dispatch)

SOURCE OF INFORMATION:

Fighting dogs likely to be killed

Missouri dogfighting raid nets 3 men, 26 dogs

Humane Society of Missouri seizes 26 dogs from Stoddard County dog fighting situation

Dog-fighting suspected, dogs seized

Law enforcement and judicial circuit for Stoddard County

Thank you Bridget Soeder, a Kinship Circle board member, for research and phone calling to find contact information for this letter-writing campaign!

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