Thank you for your interest and support for the animal
victims of Hurricane Charley.
Many people have called or e-mailed us with offers of help
and requests for information. Please read through this e-mail and we hope
we can answer your questions.
DONATIONS
To donate to our Disaster Relief Fund, please call
888-259-5431 during business hours, or go to www.hsus.org. Click on link
at top right of page. To access our donation form directly, go to
https://secure.hsus.org/01/disaster_relief_fund. You may also refer to
www.floridadisaster.org.
Donations of Supplies (in-kind) - Call 1-800-FL HELP 1
NOTE: Donations of supplies is not encouraged unless they
are specifically requested. All donations of supplies and equipment must
be directed to this number, because transportation, warehousing,
management, and delivery of in-kind donations are very difficult and must
be prearranged.
VOLUNTEERS
Go to www.floridadisaster.org or call 1-800-FL HELP 1
People wishing to be considered for the HSUS National
Disaster Animal Response Team in general should get more information about
these teams at www.hsus.org/ace/18769 or at
www.hsus.org or write HSUS
Disaster Services, 700 Professional Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
PLEASE do not call the 850 number previously provided for
animal-related volunteering.
Veterinarians and Vet Techs: To volunteer your services,
please contact Florida Veterinary Medical Association at 800-992-3862 or
e-mail brynfvma@bellsouth.net.
ANIMAL DISASTER SERVICE FACILITIES
1. Suncoast Humane Society
6781 San Casa
Englewood, FL 34224
941-474-7884
2. HSUS Animal Disaster Service Center
Located at the Carmelita Recreational Complex in Punta Gorda FL, at the
corner of Florida and Charlotte streets, across from the county public
works department at 7000 Florida St. This facility is about a mile and a
half from the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center set up at the
Charlotte County Airport.
3. Promenade Animal Relief Center
Located at the Promenade Mall at Olean and Route 41 in Port Charlotte, FL
TO GET PET SUPPLIES
(Note: Please do not send donated supplies without prior arrangement -
call 1-800- FL HELP 1.)
1. Suncoast Humane Society
6781 San Casa
Englewood, FL 34224
941-474-7884
2. HSUS Animal Disaster Service Center
Carmelita Recreational Complex
Punta Gorda FL
At the corner of Florida and Carmelita streets, located across from the
county public works department at 7000 Florida St. This facility is about
a mile from the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center set up at the
Charlotte County Airport.
3. Promenade Animal Relief Center at the Promenade Mall,
Olean and Route 41, Port Charlotte, FL
VETERINARY SERVICES
1. Suncoast Humane Society
6781 San Casa
Englewood, FL 34224
941-474-7884
2. HSUS Animal Disaster Service Center
Carmelita Recreational Complex
Punta Gorda FL
At the corner of Florida and Charlotte streets, located across from the
county public works department at 7000 Florida St. This facility is about
a mile and a half from the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center
set up at the Charlotte County Airport. Note: Veterinary services are not
at the Promenade Mall facility.) Also, we have word that several
veterinary practices in Charlotte County are once again operational.
TO GIVE UP A PET
Some people find that with their home destroyed or severely damaged, it is
impossible for them to provide a secure home for their pet. Owners wishing
to give up a pet so that local humane societies can locate a permanent
home in a safe area, contact:
1. Suncoast Humane Society
6781 San Casa
Englewood, FL 34224
941-474-7884
2. HSUS Animal Disaster Service Center
Carmelita Recreational Complex
Punta Gorda FL
At the corner of Florida and Charlotte streets, located across from the
county public works department at 7000 Florida St. This facility is about
a mile and a half from the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center
set up at the Charlotte County Airport.
Note: Pet give-up not available at the Promenade Mall
facility.
FOSTERING:
Fostering services are available for people who are temporarily unable to
shelter their pets. If you need this service or if you would like to offer
this service, contact Suncoast Humane Society at 941-474-7884.
LOST and FOUND ANIMALS
1. Suncoast Humane Society (941-468-3208) is taking reports of lost
animals and will forward this information to rescue teams as well as try
to match against found animal reports.
2. In Punta Gorda people wishing to file a lost-pet report
are advised to go directly to the HSUS Animal Disaster Services Center at
the Carmelita Recreational Complex at in Punta Gorda at the corner of
Florida and Charlotte streets, located across from the county public works
department at 7000 Florida St. This facility is about a mile and a half
from the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center set up at the
Charlotte County Airport.
3. In Port Charlotte, go to the Promenade (Mall) Animal
Relief Center at Olean and Route 41.
Animals that have been found should be brought either to
Suncoast Humane Society in Englewood, Florida, at 6781 San Casa,
Englewood, FL 34224 phone 941-474-7884; to the HSUS Animal Disaster
Services Center at Carmelita Recreational Complex; or to the Promenade
Mall. All animals will be transported to Suncoast Humane Society. All
facilities will be trying to match up lost animal reports and found animal
reports in order to reunite animals with their families.
MEDIA
Karen Allanach, HSUS Media Relations - 301-548-7778 or
kallanach@hsus.org.
OTHER QUESTIONS: Please refer to our web site at
www.hsus.org - go to the Disaster Center.
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