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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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: 
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