Thanks to the generous people in our community and the hard work of our local Boy Scouts, I will be making a trip to Livingston Parish, Louisiana on Saturday to deliver a truck load of donated supplies for animals affected by the Louisiana floods. We also received donations at our sister newspaper in Laurel, The Chronicle.
Last week the flooding in Louisiana displaced thousands of families. In some instances, the water rose so quickly in areas some families were unable to move their animals to safety. Because of a law passed after Hurricane Katrina, first responders are required to save pets in a disaster. Rescue workers worked diligently trying to save as many animals as possible and taking the animals to ten different shelters in several parishes of Louisiana.
The huge influx of rescue animals created an immediate need for additional food and supplies while waiting for owners to claim their pets.
Clarke County native, Elizabeth Vowell of Quitman, has been a tremendous help with this effort. Elizabeth is a reporter for WAFB in Baton Rouge and she and I have been in contact working with shelters in the area that would benefit the most from the donations.
In three days, we received over 50 bags of dog and cat food, over 50 cans of food, cat litter, pet supplies such as leashes, food bowls, pet carriers and other supplies.
On behalf of the Tribune and the Boy Scouts, we greatly appreciate your donations and I know that the people in Louisiana also are grateful.
The Rotary Club of Clarke County currently has a donation drive for school supplies, uniforms and cleaning supplies for Louisiana victims. See the flyer on Page 4 for more information on how to help the Rotary Club of Clarke County with their mission.
Hebrews 13:16: “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
Again, thank you for your generous donations.
