Monday, October 27, 2008

Bay Area Pet Adoptions needs help

I got behind but I am back and catching up. And though Hurricane Ike has long gone, small animal rescues and shelters are still in great need. Bay Area Pet Adoptions is a shelter is San Leon, Texas which is right on bay not far from the Gulf Coast that suffered significant damage from Hurricane Ike. This is one of their photos showing some of the damage. Below is a list of their updated list of needs.

>>Current Needs 10/27/2008 We still need so many things to continue helping the animals:
1. Financial Contributions: Donate online here or mail a check to PO Box 638, Kemah, TX 77565.
2. Veterinary Gift Certificates for Special Needs Animals.
3. Volunteers for Off-Site Adoption Days. View details here.
4. Gas Cards for use our Adoption and Supply Van.
5. Storage Building (ours were damaged by Ike).
6. On-Site Volunteers: We need volunteers to continue with cleanup and ongoing recovery.
7. HeartGard Heartworm Prevention/Frontline Tick & Flea Prevention Spray.
8. Small and Medium Stainless Steel Water/Food Bowls for Cats.
9. Filing Cabinets and General Office Supplies (our main building and contents have extensive damage).
10. Volunteers! We need your help. Please view our Volunteer needs.

Recovery Update 10/27/2008
• Our phone system is still not functioning properly, including our fax.
• We are unable to accept credit cards until we receive a new machine.
• Our hours are 12-5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday until further notice.
• Closed Wednesday & Sunday.
• Our facilities have suffered severe damage and there is still much work to be done. View photos.
• We are working out of the remaining habitable buildings. If you visit us for an adoption, please be patient.

Please Help
• We rely on donations and minimal adoption fees to house, feed, and provide medical care to the
animals at our facility.
• We do not receive any government funding.
• We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
• We have been serving the Houston Bay Area since 1967>

Thanks to Miskat for bringing this group to my attention.

1 comment:

Mishkat said...

This organization e-mailed EFA with a plea for help - as you can see, they really do need it! Thank you for writing about them.

 
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