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Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 23:30:34 -0400
From: Betsy Smith <[email protected]>
Subject: Important Update on Animal Rescue in LA
FROM ASPCA:
Evening Update, September 5:
Don't believe everything you hear. The ASPCA has investigated =
allegations that family pets in Louisiana are being taken from their =
owners and shot. We have found absolutely no truth to this widely =
circulated rumor. According to reliable sources, one dog was shot and =
killed after he tried to attack an officer. There is no order to shoot =
animals unless they are endangering law enforcement officers. You can =
help keep a volatile situation from becoming even worse by checking out =
rumors before passing them on.=20
clearing up false information
You may have heard the rumor that evacuees in Louisiana are being =
ordered to abandon their animals. In some cases, they have had to leave =
their animals but there are many animal rescuers in the area. The =
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has assured us =
that every effort is being made to reunite animals and people. The LSU =
Veterinarian's Office is now coordinating all information about animals =
stranded in Louisiana. They have a 30-computer and phone bank set up, =
and are on site, so they are in the best position to combine data and =
forward it to rescue teams. In Louisiana, people reporting stranded =
animals or have found an animal should call (888) 773-6489. Outside =
Louisiana, people should call (225) 925-3980. Information may also be =
e-mailed to [email protected]. The LSU School of Veterinary =
Medicine website is loaded with very good information and clear =
instructions.
From: Betsy Smith <[email protected]>
Subject: Important Update on Animal Rescue in LA
FROM ASPCA:
Evening Update, September 5:
Don't believe everything you hear. The ASPCA has investigated =
allegations that family pets in Louisiana are being taken from their =
owners and shot. We have found absolutely no truth to this widely =
circulated rumor. According to reliable sources, one dog was shot and =
killed after he tried to attack an officer. There is no order to shoot =
animals unless they are endangering law enforcement officers. You can =
help keep a volatile situation from becoming even worse by checking out =
rumors before passing them on.=20
clearing up false information
You may have heard the rumor that evacuees in Louisiana are being =
ordered to abandon their animals. In some cases, they have had to leave =
their animals but there are many animal rescuers in the area. The =
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has assured us =
that every effort is being made to reunite animals and people. The LSU =
Veterinarian's Office is now coordinating all information about animals =
stranded in Louisiana. They have a 30-computer and phone bank set up, =
and are on site, so they are in the best position to combine data and =
forward it to rescue teams. In Louisiana, people reporting stranded =
animals or have found an animal should call (888) 773-6489. Outside =
Louisiana, people should call (225) 925-3980. Information may also be =
e-mailed to [email protected]. The LSU School of Veterinary =
Medicine website is loaded with very good information and clear =
instructions.