US Disaster Emergency Information
 ThePoop.com cannot express in words how sad and stunned we are due to this tragedy. Our hearts go out to families who have missing friends or family or who have lost loved ones. In this time of urgency, here are some ways you can help out. Please email info@thepoop.com with any resources for animal assistance.
NEWS:
Dog, handler return from Ground Zero
ActiveDayton.com Mon Oct 1 17:39:08 EST 2001
Dogs play key role in search
Gainesville Sun Mon Sep 24 12:58:42 GMT-0400 2001
Hero guide dog leads blind man to safety
Trentonian Fri Sep 21 09:34:53 EST 2001
Couple aids fearless four-legged heroes
Daily Record Fri Sep 21 09:30:13 EST 2001
O.C. search dog aids N.Y. rescue effort
ocregister.com Thu Sep 20 11:51:20 EST 2001
Firefighter and his dog recognized for efforts
Greenwich Time Thu Sep 20 08:14:47 EST 2001
General Notes:
In response to the World Trade Center disaster, the ASPCA has placed a fully-equipped mobile veterinary unit on the corner of Houston St. and West St. at the Hudson River in NYC. The ASPCA is now working with other authorities to remove pets from homes in the buffer zone (south of Canal St.). The ASPCA is providing emergency relief services to any areas where they can gain access to pets in need.
Anyone interested in volunteering at the site of the mobile clinic, please e-mail volunteer@aspca.org.
For more updated information, you can call the ASPCA Disaster Relief Hotline at (212) 876-7700 ext. 4PET.
updated 9/17/01 10:00pm
9/15/01 FOX News reports 300 dogs on site for Search and Rescue
Donations for Rescue Dogs:
The K-9 rescue efforts and ThePoop.com thank everyone for their generosity with supply donations. At this time, money donations are in more need. Your monetary gifts can be sent to:
New York City Offices
c/o search and response (K-9)
61 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
ThePoop.com has made 3 deliveries from the generosity of ThePoop.com members and has donated 400 Power Bars and shampoo for the dogs as well as t-shirts, jeans, boots and socks to the Humans.
FEMA trained and equipped rescue teams are in place and working at both disaster locations. Contact your local, county or state Emergency Management agency for further information about volunteering your time, money or equipment.
State Emergency Management Agency Web Sites
State Emergency Management Contacts
Washington, D.C. September 11, 2001 -- The search and rescue response to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon is being managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA is urging those interested in helping victims of the apparent terrorist events to give blood or cash donations. Those interested in giving blood should call the American Red Cross blood donation hotline, at 1-800-448-3543. The American Red Cross can accept cash donations through 1-800-HELP NOW or www.redcross.org and the Salvation Army can accept financial contributions through 1-800-SAL ARMY. Persons who wish to donate their services should contact their local American Red Cross office.
FEMA does not accept donations, but works closely with volunteer agencies that provide a wide variety of services after emergencies, including childcare, crisis counseling, sheltering and food.
More Info to Help the Humans in Need
The ASPCA World Trade Center Disaster Information
HSUS Disaster Shelter Status Report
HSUS How You Can Help, NYC and D.C. Shelter Contacts
NJ Emergency Network - The Hudson County Animal League has set up an emergency network to help any animals who may be in need as a result of yesterday's disaster. Many residents of the area worked in downtown Manhattan and unfortunately may not be returning home to their pets. MORE INFO
ThePoop.com Community Message Boards
FEMA: Canine's role in Urban Search and Rescue
FEMA: Fact Sheet For Search and Rescue Dog Teams
HUDSON COUNTY ANIMAL LEAGUE TO ASSIST LOCAL ANIMALS IN NEED
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Hudson County Animal League has set up an emergency network to help any animals who may be in need as a result of yesterday's disaster. Many residents of the area worked in downtown Manhattan and unfortunately may not be returning home to their pets. Our immediate concern is to find out where these animals are located, make sure they are not brought to a shelter and provide them with food and water until each situation can be assessed.
If you know of a pet owner in Hoboken, Jersey City or Bayonne who has not returned home, please call one of the following numbers:
201-437-1816
201-656-1551
201-239-9254
Leave your name, phone number and the name and address of the pet and pet owner you are concerned about.
We are notifying the local police departments, health departments, vets
and other rescue groups in the area. Please help to get the word out so we can keep these animals out of immediate danger.
Hudson County Animal League is a non-profit all volunteer organization.
If you would like to volunteer, please call our hotline 201-200-1008.
Hudson County Animal League
P.O. Box 3589
Jersey City, NJ 07303
www.hcalnj.org
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