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Donations for Animal Care in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina 

Many organizations are involved in the care of animal victims of Hurricane Katrina. This page lists some of the organizations that are requesting donations for the work they are doing.

As with charities that serve the human victims it is important to ensure that your donations are to a legitimate disaster relief organization with the experience and means to deliver aid.  The Federal Trade Commission has consumer advice on selecting charities to which to donate, and on avoiding scams.  It is important that the charity that you support is not only legitimate but has the access and the capability to deliver the assistance they claim.

The list provided here is only a partial list.  Where possible, links to descriptions of what the organizations are actually doing are provided.

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATs)
Several VMATs are in position in Mississippi and Louisiana treating animals, assisting with evacuations and assessing needs.
Information: http://www.avma.org/press/releases/050902_hurricane_katrina.asp 
Daily situation reports on VMAT activities are posted on the AVMA website

Web site for donations:  The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (www.avmf.org).  Donations may be made online or by sending a check to:

American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Department 20 - 1122
P.O. Box 5940
Carol Stream, IL 60197-5940

Louisiana Veterinary Medical Foundation
Funds sent to LVMF support a major evacuation shelter and treatment facility for animals on the campus of Louisiana State University and at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, La.  This is a joint operation by the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association, the Louisiana Animal Control Association and the Louisiana SPCA.
Information: http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/
Website for Donations: http://lvma.org/     Checks may be mailed to:

Dr. Walter J. Ernst Jr. Veterinary Medical Foundation
8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Make checks payable to “WJE Foundation” and put “Hurricane Katrina” in the memo line.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Information and website for donations: http://www.aspca.org

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

Information and website for donations: http://www.hsus.org/

American Humane Association (AHA)

Information and website for donations: http://www.americanhumane.org