Local way to help those in need - Tuscaloosa, AL

The Humane Society of West Alabama is assisting victims of the tornado in the Tuscaloosa, AL area. They contacted us asking we help them network. They are in dire need of DRY kitten, adult cat, and puppy food (they currently have none & demand is high). They've gotten large shipments of adult dog and that's mostly what the public is donating also. They pulled all the kittens and a good number of cats from Metro Animal Shelter(local kill shelter) in Tuscaloosa to make room for the storm animals.

The plight of the animals affected by the tornado damage is very reminiscent of Hurricane Katrina – there are efforts being made to rescue lost, injured, hungry displaced animals and hold them in nearby shelters and facilities so that their owners can reclaim them as soon as they’re able. .

- DRY kitten food

- DRY cat food

- DRY puppy food

- Flea/Tick treatments (Front Line- preferred or Advantage- all weights)

- Flea/Tick Shampoo

- Wire crates (collapsible)

- Water/Food bowls

- Cat/Dog Collars

- Cat/Dog leashes

They are also accepting cash or check donations made out to Humane Society of West Alabama.

We have several businesses that are collecting donations in the New Orleans Area.

- Esthetique Facial Spa

5702 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115

504-896-1006

Tues - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

- Adventure Pets

2989 Hwy 190, Mandeville, LA 70471

985-951-8251

Mon - Sat:10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun:12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Any purchases made at Adventure Pets to be donated will receive a 20% discount.

- Crumb Engineering

4609 Fairfield Street Metairie, LA 70006-2742

504-455-4450

Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 5:00 pm

An Animal Helper volunteer is driving to Tuscaloosa Friday or Saturday (05/13 or 05/14) to deliver the supplies we gather.

We can personally vouch for this group. We worked with them in 2005-2006 with Maddie's Fund. Also we're in touch with some of their volunteers on the ground now.

In case you are close to Tuscaloosa, AL & can donate:

Humane Society of West Tuscaloosa, 3201 Main Ave (near McFarland Blvd), Northport, AL, 35476.

Hours are 10-5

Also you can donate via paypal: www.humanesocietyofwa.org and click the donate button on the home page.