PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP! From New Jersey and New York

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Do you have $5.00 Bucks in your pocket?  I CHALLENGE YOU TO $5.00 BUCKS.  THAT'S ALL

I've been waiting here in Ohio to find out how I can help the animals effected by Hurricane Sandy.

If you have heard of any other good or reputable charities please feel free to add them here.  Let's all get together on this one. It is an Emergency. Let's Help

The following letter came from PETPLAN.  As stated in this letter, PetPlan will match dollar to dollar your donation if you are a member.

 

1)   I don't know if the Secure DONATION BUTTON link will work here in this discussion,  so I have added the link below just in case.

https://secure3.convio.net/nsala/site/Donation2?df_id=4240&4240...

 

2) Lynne has added additional links. Please see below.  Several local area rescues in NJ have put a call out for HELP! .  Animals are coming in everyday.  Please see her links!

 

3) Adrianne Matzkin, has added a letter to this discussion with more addresses and numbers.  So many!  So many need our help.

 

 

 

 

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Whether you've been a part of the Petplan family for six days or six years, you know that at Petplan, pets come first. Right now in the Northeast, in many of Petplan's neighboring communities, families are reeling from the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy. As heartbreaking as it is to watch our neighbors struggle after losing their homes and possessions, it is equally as tragic to consider those four-legged family members who were injured, displaced or worse, as a result of the storm.

While it will likely be months before we know how many pets were affected by Sandy, animals rescued from harm's way are being cared for at emergency shelters in the area. In Port Washington, NY, more than 650 animals now fill the North Shore Animal League America's shelter - with another 100 animals temporarily housed aboard the group's Mobile Rescue Units. Their medical team is providing treatment and comfort to animals that need special care, and the group is working around the clock to find every pet a place to go home to.

As a longtime partner of the North Shore Animal League America, Petplan is committed to aiding in the mission of caring for the ani..., and is making a $5,000 donation to support those efforts.

Additionally, we pledge to match - dollar for dollar - every donation made by members of the Petplan family, up to an additional $5,000.

With your support and generosity, we can direct 15,000 much-needed dollars to helping pets in need.

Please stand with us in giving hope and comfort to not only the helpless pets affected by the storm, but to the thousands of people - like you, and like us - for whom a soft nuzzle and a furry paw can be the best medicine to begin mending a broken heart.

All the very best,

Natasha Ashton
co-founder & co-CEO

[Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles]

Here is a quick reference guide for people who would like to volunteer or are looking to donate supplies put out by NJ Governors Office.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152243502535389&set=a...

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Thank You, Lynne.  I may just repost this as it has quickly gone off the front page but certainly is not ready to call a success. 

[Pat and Traveler]

Done.  My heart goes out to all the displaced animals, and such appreciation for those who care for them!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

My heart goes out to them too. What a tough time!   Thank you, Pat

[bobbi robinson]

My non profit has friend in staten island www.unityajourneyofhope.org  has  made a mission Journeys paws we have raised $ bought 300 pr of work gloves we have collected enuff to fill a large box van we load and pull out on sat the 17 in am  headed to oakwood beach  it isnt hard to make a difference in the lives of people and pets ,,you just have to stop thinking ,,,ahhh someone else will do it ,,,, and then no one does , we heard you and we are on our way soon  my email is [e-mail] if u know of places we can stay ????

https://www.facebook.com/JourneysPaws?ref=hl&refid=20 journey says , said alot of ppl are in need in NEW YORK...I say there are animals in need too...Our friends Brian Cano , Chris Mancusco, along with Brooke Harmanja and karrie Versace w...

ill get the items to those in need we just need to get it it to them SO Help me with JOURNEY's MISSION...i want to collect Dog/Cat food and non-perishable goods for people too. Unity has friends in Staten Island that have helped Unity with wishes and fundraisers...time to give back! we are also collecting blankes and personal items here to drive up to meet them in 2 weeks so do what u can to make a difference Lets show the Scared Crew what people (and dogs ) can do when we work together !Who is in??/ WOOOF just go to http://www.giveforward.com/statenislandhelpinghands

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Bobbi, Welcome to Doodle Kisses.

If you are looking for more information on places to stay, you may want to join and post in the Jersey Doodles Group, as these are the folks who live there and can give you more information on what is open at this time.  I do not think most of our NYers on Long Island have power as of yet but you may want to join that group too.

Thank you for all  your help

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/jerseydoodles