Tragic Fire at Southside Animal Shelter

**trisha0503** · 11-02-2002, 10:18 PM

This is a very heartbreaking news... They will be in my prayers...
I'm also willing to donate... Just let us know what are the things that they need and where can we send it to... This is just so sad....

**sammi** · 11-02-2002, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by Karen

Absolutely. Why don't you type up a clear list of what should be donated, and an address to send it to - should it be you or Liz so we can all do this together?

Sounds like one way to try and help her. A list of items needed would be great also besides money. I will pray like all the rest of you that this women can cope with this terrible grief.

**anna_66** · 11-03-2002, 08:46 AM

I can't even imagine the hardship she's going through

Anything we can do to help, just let us know
Anna

**lizbud** · 11-03-2002, 08:54 AM

Thank you from all the homeless cats & dogs of Indiana.

This story was in this mornings newspaper and has an
address where donations can be sent;

http://www.indystar.com/article.php?rosie03.html

It also mentions some of the things which are desparately
needed. The address is Southside Animal Shelter
P.O. Box 47436
Indianapolis, Ind 46247.

I seldom plead for a cause, but this lady is the Real Deal folks
as are the thousands of animals she has gotten in to forever
homes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Liz.

**sammi** · 11-03-2002, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the information Liz. It sounded like she lost cats - and her poor dog. She does rescue for dogs also right?

**mugsy** · 11-03-2002, 10:49 AM

Yes, Mollie, she does rescue dogs and cats. The dogs are generally out in the kennels, so that may have been what saved them. If you want to see some of the animals she has her website is www.ssasi.org .

**gini** · 11-03-2002, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by lizbud
Thank you from all the homeless cats & dogs of Indiana.

This story was in this mornings newspaper and has an
address where donations can be sent;

http://www.indystar.com/article.php?rosie03.html

It also mentions some of the things which are desparately
needed. The address is Southside Animal Shelter
P.O. Box 47436
Indianapolis, Ind 46247.

I seldom plead for a cause, but this lady is the Real Deal folks
as are the thousands of animals she has gotten in to forever
homes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Liz.

Liz, my check will go out in the mail tomorrow. This is such a tragedy! Gini

**lizbud** · 11-03-2002, 12:20 PM

My deepest thanks to anyone who can help Rosie overcome
this terrible tradgedy. The Shelter recieves no funds from the
city, Rosie & her volunteers do everything themselfs.All funds
donated are tax deductable. Southside Animal Shelter was
founded by Rosie and she serves as the Director. She goes
to other counties (outside Indy) as well as Animal Care &
Control here in Indianapolis. and pulls cats & dogs for adoption
from her no-kill Shelter. In the TV interview, Rosie said that
her dog Queenie who was 20 yrs. old, had been with her since
high school. She also lost her house & all her personal things.
She lost 10 of her own cats. This is a tremendous loss for
anyone, yet she goes on because of her love for the animals.

I'm sure she will be crying herself to sleep for a long time, yet
she goes on with her mission in life. I only wish I was half as
strong as Mrs. Rosie Ellis. She is a true hero for animals. Liz.

**TheAntiPam** · 11-03-2002, 02:52 PM

My check is on the way-

And I wrote most everyone I know via email to remember that end-of-the-year donation time is nearly here - and this would be an excellent way to share the holiday spirit.

(If the sad plight of the animals and Rosie doesn't get to them, perhaps an appeal to their tax deductions will !!!

)

**Rachel** · 11-03-2002, 03:23 PM

As if the world of animal rescue wasn't a sad one to begin with. What a tragic situation. Hopefully many who hear of this news will be inspired to send a donation.

**lizbud** · 11-03-2002, 06:19 PM

It's ironic but the Humane Society of the United States is
promoting Nov 3 thru Nov 9th as National Animal Shelter
Appreciation week. What better way to show your support
for animals then to help one with a great record of success
in overcoming all odds to help homeless & abandoned
cats & dogs.
If we can help in this rescue work by giving needed
items or money, I think we should consider ourselves
blessed to do so. When I look into the eyes of my little
Moki man, I have to think, a few months earlier, that could
have been him in that fire.Thank you all so very much. Liz.

**mugsy** · 11-04-2002, 04:46 PM

Liz,

I've been looking for updates on the IndyStar webpage, but can't find anything. I want you to know that I feel VERY special being mentioned in the article, albeit, indirectly. My kids at school don't know yet because I stayed home sick today. But I'll let them know tomorrow. I went to the webpage and all the cats and dogs that were there the other day are still there with some new ones added, so that bodes well I guess.

I think about her all the time.

**lizbud** · 11-04-2002, 05:46 PM

Molly,

Two TV stations that I know of are still sending crews out
for interviews and showing them on The evening news. Ch 6,
and channel 13, both had interviews with Rosie today. The
stations are giving out the P.O. Box number where donations
can be sent.(same one I gave in the last link). They were
emphasizing the fact that here is a women that had found
homes for so many animals & now found herself without a
home. Rosie looked O.K. in the coverage, she was walking
around the grounds & greeting several dogs that were there.
Hopefully, in a few months we may being seeing coverage
of the rebuilding process. I sincerely hope so. Liz.

**mugsy** · 11-04-2002, 06:20 PM

This is just so darn frustrating. I wish I could get Indy stations, but alas, I can't. So, it's your job to update me! lol I wish I lived closer. What does the property look like? From the picture in the newspaper it looked like the green building burned, but when she talked it sounded like the house...I'm confused. Is the grey barn still standing??