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Remember, should you be looking for your displaced pet, please make sure you list them on Pets 911 (if you have a picture, add that as well!) You may also want to check out the following link, which is a listing of displaced animals that could really use your help:
http://www.aussielads.com/az_wildfire_dogs.htm
Local, County & State Animal Rescue Resources
Local Animal Resources:
White Mountain Humane Society 368-5295
Show Low Animal Control 537-3024 Pinetop-Lakeside Animal Control 368-8802 Snowflake Police 536-7500
Silver Creek Regional Humane Society, Inc. (928) 532-0560
Springerville Animal Control 333-4240
Eagar Police 333-4127
Apache County:
Navajo County Sheriff:
Arizona:
Game & Fish 367-4281 or 367-4342
Other Humane Society Contacts:
Payson Humane Society Inc (928) 474-5590
Coconino Humane Association (928) 526-1076
Humane Society Of Sedona (928) 282-4679
Arizona Humane Society, American Humane Association and Animal Planet Unite to Provide Shelter and Rescue Services Englewood, Colo. (June 25, 2002) - With fires still threatening Show Low, Ariz., the town's 7,700 inhabitants have been evacuated, leaving many pets and farm animals stranded. Since late Saturday night, the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) has received hundreds of calls from Show Low residents who abandoned their family pets during the evacuation. To cope with the high volume of stranded animals, AHS, assisted by the American Humane Association, the Humane Society of the United States, and United Animal Nation, has set up temporary shelters at Round Valley High School in Eagar; Holbrook High School; the "Paws in the Park" dog park in Payson; and the AHS Sunnyslope facility at 9226 N. 13th Ave., Phoenix, which is also taking pets from evacuees as a last resort. Horses and other livestock are being taken to the Holbrook fairgrounds. Evacuees who need assistance with their pets can call the 24-hour AHS hotline at (602) 997-7585, ext. 2084. Rescue efforts began Saturday when rescue and veterinary personnel accompanied firefighters with the National Forest Service into Pinedale. They were able to save 14 dogs and cats - most suffering from smoke inhalation and dehydration. However, rescuers reported seeing "numerous" family pets killed by the fire. American Humane's Red Star Emergency Services was called into action on Sunday to augment AHS' existing disaster plan after two Arizona wildfires merged, resulting in the state's largest fire in history. Relying on a web of trained National Responders and the state-of-the-art Animal Planet rescue rig, American Humane's Director of Emergency Services Ben Drotar deployed two strike teams in conjunction with AHS to provide rescue services and animal care. Two vehicles, escorted by the National Forest Service, were deployed to check on deserted animals. Because space at AHS facilities in Phoenix is compromised by this disaster, AHS is urging those who feel the need to surrender their pets to think twice. "Especially now we need Valley pet owners to be responsible and ensure care for their pets," said AHS Kim Noetzel, AHS vice president of marketing and community relations. "To preserve kennel space for the pets of evacuees, we are asking residents at this time to take unwanted and stray pets to other shelters in the Valley." AHS has received an abundance of pet supplies but is in great need of monetary donations. Anyone wishing to help may send donations to: The AHS Wildfire Rescue Fund, 1521 W. Dobbins Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85041. American Humane urges pet owners-especially those living in severe fire hazard areas-to provide all pets with current ID tags. Tags should include the pet's name, the owner's name and phone number, a friend or relative's phone number, and any special health requirements. Pet owners should also create a family emergency plan that includes bringing their pets with them upon evacuation. If it is unsafe for residents to remain at home, it is unsafe for pets, as well. For a free brochure on how to prepare your pets for disasters, please contact Anna Gonce at American Humane at 800-227-4645, ext. 462. The Animal Planet Rescue vehicle offers state-of-the-art equipment for safe and efficient animal rescues. The custom-built semi trailer features a mobile veterinary clinic for on-site treatment; a four-wheel-drive emergency ambulance; three water rescue crafts; and a high-tech communications center with fax machines, cellular phones, and computers for up-to-the-minute contact with other emergency agencies. The truck can house 12 rescue personnel and boasts portable corrals and kennels for care of livestock, horses, and companion animals. Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association is the nation's only national organization dedicated to child and animal protection. From its headquarters outside Denver, and from regional offices in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, AHA provides national leadership in the development of programs, policies, and services on behalf of children and animals who are abused and neglected. For more information, please visit www.americanhumane.org. Visit the Arizona Humane Society at www.azhumane.org. ### |
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PETsMART Charities Raises Money and Supplies to Help Displaced Pets
June 24, 2002 - PHOENIX - Hundreds of pets have been displaced by the wildfires raging in eastern Arizona. To help with the relief efforts for these pets, PETsMART Charities is working with the Arizona Humane Society and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona to collect monetary and supply donations from concerned Arizona residents. To date, the non-profit organization, in conjunction with PETsMART, Inc., has donated more than $15,000 in supplies (including crates, cages, cat and dog food, litter, and bowls) to rescue shelters and fire relief command posts. The company encourages Arizonans to make monetary donations which the Arizona Humane Society and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona can use to provide the items most needed and expedite the delivery to fire-ravaged areas. Customers can donate to PETsMART Charities in all PETsMART stores, or send donations directly to PETsMART Charities, c/o PETsMART Charities Disaster Relief Fund, at 19601 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. All funds will go to wildfire relief efforts and homeless pets in Arizona. In addition, Arizona PETsMART stores are now designated as drop-off locations for any customers or concerned residents who would like to donate more food or supplies to the relief efforts. If you have questions about the Arizona Wildfire pet relief efforts, please contact the Arizona Humane Society at 602-997-7585, ext. 2084, or the Humane Society of Southern Arizona at 520-327-6088, ext. 106. PETsMART Charities is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Since 1994, PETsMART Charities has donated more than $20 million to animal welfare programs and, through its in-store adoption programs, has saved the lives of more than 1.3 million pets. # # # |