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Same here from us, Karen!
Here's a report that I got off another BB from a person with SAR.
This is cross posted with permission from Judi. She is a member of another
>list I'm on and she is in NY with her dog a Irish Setter. Please cross post
>and get the word out to be careful who you send money to.
>
>In a message dated 9/14/2001 6:51:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
>
>First off,
> I AM BACK.
> I WILL post more later about our sleeping Giant. (NYC)
> Here is information that I can bring from the Front Lines.
> Apparently ( after reading through about thirty emails on this tragedy)
> there is some confusion on what is needed and how to help.
> Here is the Front Line info.
> FIRST: IMPORTANT
> The presence of the USHS is very propminent. Their representatives are
> there NOT to help us in caring for our dogs.........which in MY opinion
> should be a big part of what they are for........
> They are there to REPORT on the conditions under which we work our dogs.
>(In
> my opinion they are there to criticize how we treat our dogs. When they
>only
> see the tiniest part of our dogs lives.
> They are ALSO THERE to COLLECT MONEY!
> We are almost all of the same thoughts about this. (the active search
>teams)
> We wilkl in all likeliness never see that money ourselves, I understand
> companies have donated products such as booties WHICH ARE NEEDED. 40
>Pairs
> of Muttluks were delivered in the names of Sue Burnham (IS) David Buzzel
> (Working Collie Assoc.) Marcia Callerns (pvt)
> Donald Bayly (we can guess who he is) Greyson industries (pvt) Mackell,
>Dyer
> and Haupt (law firm MI.) On behald of all the supporting agencies we thank
> you. Copper's Muttluks were worn but still very useable so I did not take
>my
> pair, as there will be others who will need them. I may need them in round
> two. There is promis of more.
>
> Money donated should go to the City Offices address that has been posted
> New York City Offices
> c/o search and response (K-9)
> 61 Chambers St. New York, NY 10007
>
> OR supplies could be sent if your state's National Guard is sending
> responders directly to the scene.
>
> Info on
> the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
> This is ONE individual search dog faction located in Calif.
> Right now they do not even have a presence in NYC. They have only 6 dogs
>in
> their foundation, all of which are well equipt. I believe that they also
>get
> funding from United Way.)
> Any funding sent to them at their Calif address will be applied to keeping
> up search classes and paying for seminars and training exercises. I am not
> sure if individual handlers get any funds from a pool or not. THEY
>indicate
> that the members make their own equipment purchases.
> I am not undermining their cause, but informing list members that money
>sent
> to this organization funds this organization ONLY and not the whole SAR
>K-9
> efforts in NYC.
> I would not advise sending money to HSUS and be aware that PETA is there
>as
> well. I'm sure that they are using this advantage to ask for funds. they
> are using their efforts NOT to make sure that the animals are ethically
> treated (as their name suggests) They are fighting the domineering Search
> and rescue K-9 handlers for forcing these "magnificent animals" into
> hazardous and even life threatening situations. (Like we too are not there
> by their sides) I have no doubt that they will share in funds from HSUS.
>
> Things that ARE NEEDED:
> Bandages and vet wrap. Some are using this to wrap dogs legs so they don't
> get scraped up, bandaging long ears. (two cockers !!! yes American cocker
> Spaniels with ears shaved but also wrapped.
> We don't really like to use Red Cross services or hospitals services for
> things like blisters and general scrapes etc...so bandaids are useful and
> dressings antibiotic ointments, etc. Ours ran dangerously low.
> ANY electrolyte solutions for the DOGS. (Some for people too wouldn't
>hurt.)
> I left a box and a half of Zukes Power Bones Dog energy bars but donations
> of more wouldn't hurt.
> Again.......if there are any search teams going to this area, send items
> with them as they will get there sooner. Not just K-9 search but Fire
>Dept,
> Urban search and disaster search groups can all transport into that area.
> TRASH BAGS! for personal trash...The RATS are incredible in the rubble
>area
> now. (something I never anticipated...(there is always more to learn)
>
> WE DO appreciate every effort that is made on our behalf. and Thank-you
>for
> everyone that has helped out with phone calls to corporate entities,
>support
> funding and all the emotional support too.
> Judi And Copper
> Boston Urban Search and Rescue Task Force
> Massachussetts Urban Search & Rescue Task Force (MA-TF1)
> NYC WTC Debris Search Team
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wow
...makes you wonder if sadly the rats are going to get to the bodies before the rescue teams do.
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just so you know Sudilar, i cross posted the e-mail over to a few of my forums on Delphi.
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K-9 SAR Dog & Handler on duty in NYC
Here's One of the Many, on "The Pile" in New York City...
Photo from http://www.Firehouse.com
http://www.firehouse.com/terrorist/images/17_Fsar.jpg
Caption:
"Massachusetts Search and Rescue Teams continue to search for survivors amidst the wreckage at the World Trade Center." Photo by Andrea Booher / FEMA News Photo
[ September 18, 2001: Message edited by: Cinder & Smoke ]
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Phred I just want to say that I am honored to have met you here at Pet Talk. I don't think most of us realize the risk that firefighters take each and every day, not just in such a disaster as this one. I heard someone say on TV the other day that though many people lost their lives last Tuesday, the firefighters gave theirs up willingly as they attempted to rescue as many as they could. That statement really impacted me so much!! One man said as he was rushing down the stairs he passed the firefighters on the stairs rushing up. I thank God for people such as yourself who put the safety of others ahead of your own. You are all awesome and we humbly salute you!
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Dad sez "thanks, Pam", but...
The real SALUTE needs to go to the 300 FDNY Firefighters, and the other Emergency Services Personnel, who gave their Lives :( that others might live...
May we Never Forget.
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Another FEMA SAR K-9 in Action on "The Pile"...
Photo from http://www.Firehouse.com
http://www.firehouse.com/terrorist/i..._Pfemadogs.jpg
Caption:
"Urban Search and Rescue teams work with their dogs to uncover victims following Tuesday's attack in the World Trade Center."
Photo by: Andrea Booher/FEMA News Photo
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I heard this on the news tonight as well. Thankfully people are trying to keep one step ahead (hopefully) of these creeps. Also saw a report that said sales of firearms, ammunition, canned goods, bottled water & TVs were way up this past weekend.
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I live 30 miles from Washington DC so this area was really hit bad. Lots of people around here work at the Pentagon, I think there is about 24,000 working in the whole building. I saw in the local newspaper today that 3 local people are dead. One is my neighbor's friends's Mom. My friend's dad was 300 hundred ft from the point of impact and he got out all right thankfully. Its just unreal and unbelievable how close this is to me. I never thought something like this would ever happen. My Dad works in DC but far enough away to be safe, and he said he could see the smoke rising. These acts of terroism left over 5,000 dead, we will bring those responsible to justice, whatever it takes.
-God Bless America-
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Another neat link :cool: to a Discovery article on Search & Rescue Dogs was posted by Angles3 (our Aussie Mate) on the Dog Rescue page. Here's the link to Discovery: Discovery: Rescue Dogs....
That page links to another one explaining how the Collapse Rescue Teams operate and train.
Discovery: Collapse Rescue Teams....
Thanks for finding these sites, Angles3. "Good on ya!" :D
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What a magnificent dog!!!! What a hero!
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Read about the Vet *MASH* unit set up inside the WTC restricted zone that is caring for the Search & Rescue Dogs.
Link: http://www.suffolkspca.org/index2.html
The page that covers the *MASH* unit won't always directly link; scroll down from the main page above and there is a click-link that does seem to work from the main page. In case it might work from here I'll try to insert it here:
the Mobile *MASH* Clinic
These folks are accepting cash, check, or web donations; several methods are suggested in the main page.
Oops; forgot the photo page - looks like a lot of good pix, but I couldn't get them to enlarge. They might have a site problem or too much traffic. Try this link:
http://www.suffolkspca.org/pictures.html
[ September 20, 2001: Message edited by: Cinder & Smoke ]
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Hi everyone,
Today in Indianapolis, the Marion County
Search and Rescue contingent came home to a
hero's welcome in downtown Indy.The Firefighters and S&R Teams were in New York
hours after the disaster,and just today were
able to be reunited with their families.The
event was widely covered in the local media,
and one scene on T.V. showed all personnel
standing for the Governor's remarks while
the camera panned down to show a little girl
kneeling next to a yellow Lab(K9 rescue).
When she reached out to the Lab,the dog
laid on it's side for a belly rub from the
child..It was quite a picture!!!
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Another news report on the Search Dogs in NYC:
link to Firehouse.com.
Stay Safe, guys!
[ September 21, 2001: Message edited by: Cinder & Smoke ]
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Many Thanks for the link to FIREHOUSE.COM
I neglected to mention Cinder & Smoke's
Dad, that I appreciated the earlier DISCOVERY links also. They were great sources of info
from 'the front line'. We All are so grateful
for people like You & your fellow Firefighters !!Thanks so much !!
[ September 21, 2001: Message edited by: lizbud ]
