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Judy in Waco · 06-14-2008, 11:29 AM

Please help animals in the Northern California wildfire!

I am cross-posting this message from EFA (Etsy for Animals) member brownrose on the EFA Yahoo group. This is the Humboldt fire - as of 2 PM ET Saturday, June 14th, it was still not under control.

Hello All -
In the area of Northern California where I live, we are experiencing a massive, aggressive wildfire. Since starting Wednesday afternoon, the fire has consumed more than 20,000 acres. An entire town is threatened and 50 homes have been destroyed. So far containment is only around 15% with the winds - finally letting up, thank goodness - constantly changing the direction of the fire. Over 9000 people have been evacuated, many of them elderly. More than 500 animals are in the care of animal rescue organizations. Large animals are being housed at the Chico State University Farm.

Small animals are being cared for by the North Valley Animal Disaster Group. As of Friday morning they had over 300 small animals in their care. The number is larger now. They are stretched beyond capacity - of space, supplies, and funds.

I know money is tight for everyone these days. But if you can give anything, anything, it would help. The fire still rages. No one knows when these frightened animals will be able to be returned to their owners and hopefully their intact homes.

Please check out the North Valley Animal Disaster Group at North Valley Animal Disaster Group - NVADG for information or donations.
[Note: they accept PayPal donations.]

Even if you can't help financially, please send Light and good thoughts to these animals and their people.

Thank you.
Rosemarie
Etsy :: brownrose :: animals, nature, life...

06-14-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Please help animals in the Northern California wildfire! Please help animals in the Northern California wildfire! I am cross-posting this message from EFA (Etsy for Animals) member brownrose on the EFA Yahoo group. This is the Humboldt fire - as of 2 PM ET Saturday, June 14th, it was still not under control. Hello All - In the area of Northern California where I live, we are experiencing a massive, aggressive wildfire. Since starting Wednesday afternoon, the fire has consumed more than 20,000 acres. An entire town is threatened and 50 homes have been destroyed. So far containment is only around 15% with the winds - finally letting up, thank goodness - constantly changing the direction of the fire. Over 9000 people have been evacuated, many of them elderly. More than 500 animals are in the care of animal rescue organizations. Large animals are being housed at the Chico State University Farm. Small animals are being cared for by the North Valley Animal Disaster Group. As of Friday morning they had over 300 small animals in their care. The number is larger now. They are stretched beyond capacity - of space, supplies, and funds. I know money is tight for everyone these days. But if you can give anything, anything, it would help. The fire still rages. No one knows when these frightened animals will be able to be returned to their owners and hopefully their intact homes. Please check out the North Valley Animal Disaster Group at North Valley Animal Disaster Group - NVADG for information or donations. [Note: they accept PayPal donations.] Even if you can't help financially, please send Light and good thoughts to these animals and their people. Thank you. Rosemarie Etsy :: brownrose :: animals, nature, life... __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)