Texas Shelter Disaster

• 11-03-2009 10:42 AM

  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 11,731 Points 1,020

  Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact  I got this from someone who is on an animal disaster response team in New England: Shelter Disaster in Texas. - FIRE - 115 dogs and cats killed. CenTex Humane Society located at 5501 Clear Creek Rd., Killeen TX 76549, phone #254-526-6200. They are the only no-kill shelter in the Central Texas area. They have a web page that gives a whole lot more info at: centexhumanesociety.com Please Help Would appreciate if any of you in Texas can verify, and maybe then circulate the appeal for assistance.   Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 20 1/2 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog In memory of Mike, please become an organ donor today. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 11-03-2009 10:51 AM

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  Truley Joined on 08-27-2006 Louisville, Ky Posts 2,279 Points 190	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact I can confirm it. I actually read an article about it on CNN but here is the local paper: http://www.statesman.com/nesw/content/news/stories/local/2009/11/03/1103shelter.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=52
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• 11-03-2009 11:13 AM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 11,731 Points 1,020

  Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact Thanks -I'll be sending a donation then.  So sad. Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 20 1/2 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog In memory of Mike, please become an organ donor today. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 11-03-2009 12:39 PM

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  JackieG Joined on 04-15-2008 Central Texas Posts 5,956 Points 710	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact Heartbreaking.  Thanks for the heads up.  I'm sending this on and sending a donation.  I can't imagine the horror for the animals and the shelter employees.
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• 11-03-2009 3:41 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 10,922 Points 3,345	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact Jackie - I'm trying to figure out how close this is to Rita -- how close would this be to Austin?? (I know she works with a "Central Texas" something shelter but "central texas" would be a vast area)
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• 11-03-2009 3:52 PM

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  JackieG Joined on 04-15-2008 Central Texas Posts 5,956 Points 710	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact Killeen is about an hour Northwest of Austin, straight up I 35.  Central Texas is a huge area.
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• 11-03-2009 4:46 PM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 10,322 Points 1,265	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact I just can't read the article but want to send something.  Can someone post the donation info please??? Wag More, Bark Less I Survived Bugsy Kisses
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• 11-03-2009 4:53 PM

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  JackieG Joined on 04-15-2008 Central Texas Posts 5,956 Points 710	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact http://www.centexhumanesociety.com/html/support.shtml This takes you to the paypal donation page of the shelter's website.  They have had a huge outpouring of support from the community according to their website.  I know what you mean about not being able to read the story.  I did and it's too sad.
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• 11-03-2009 5:17 PM

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  erica1989 Joined on 02-21-2007 Clearwater, Florida Posts 4,363 Points 410	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact  that's just awful.
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• 11-03-2009 5:19 PM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 10,322 Points 1,265	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact Thanks Jackie.  I really appreciate it. Wag More, Bark Less I Survived Bugsy Kisses
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• 11-03-2009 8:43 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 10,922 Points 3,345	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster Reply Contact I've got a call in to Rita (she's the one that contacted me about Tink, and she's the one who does epi dog rescue, etc.) -- I have a feeling this is the shelter she works with a LOT and if so, Rita will know specific needs.
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• 11-04-2009 4:30 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 10,922 Points 3,345

  Re: Texas Shelter Disaster (News from Rita) Reply Contact Oh man -- I just got an email from Rita -- TINK WAS FROM KILLEEN!!!!  This is what Rita says: "Callie, The shelter is in the Killeen area and I haven’t worked with them d irectly myself but I do work closely with the Killeen Animal Control office r Sherva, she’s actually become a good friend of mine.  Kille en is where your beloved Tink came from and where we get some of the worst cases we have ever seen due to the huge military population.  So this shelt er is a huge loss and needs to be brought back as soon as possible. The local rescues have a van going up with food from our food bank, crates, blankets, towels, whatever we could get together and of course some money.   All the animals that survived are now in foster care with other rescues o r in vet care so they are safe.  So now they are cleaning up and trying to put together another shelter.  They are posting updates on their website http://www.centexhumanesociety.com/fire110109.shtml and donations can be made directly there but you can als o contact a Mona Bubar at 254/547-6018 or 254/630-8240.  It is my understan ding they can of course use money but also Lowes and Home Depot giftcards c an also be used. This is so tragic and my heart just breaks.  Any and all shelters are neede d but Killeen is such a depressed area that this one especially so.  Every cent will be appreciated. Hugs R "

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• 11-04-2009 4:46 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-10-2006 Texas Posts 7,977 Points 940	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster (News from Rita) Reply Contact I've never dealt with this group, but they are only about an hour away from me.  I am hoping to go volunteer for clean up on Saturday! Amanda Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to use sarcasm.
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• 11-04-2009 4:59 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 11,731 Points 1,020

  Re: Texas Shelter Disaster (News from Rita) Reply Contact BEVOLASVEGAS: I've never dealt with this group, but they are only about an hour away from me.  I am hoping to go volunteer for clean up on Saturday!   Wow, that's great.  I'm sure they can use the help.     Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 20 1/2 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog In memory of Mike, please become an organ donor today. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 11-04-2009 9:20 PM

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  WhippetSnapper Joined on 10-30-2009 Posts 2 Points 0	Re: Texas Shelter Disaster (News from Rita) Reply Contact Oh my goodness, that is absolutely horrific! I, too, will see if I can donate some money to them as well. How tragic. :(
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