Updated Information — 2:00 PM, 9.24.04
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) and AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC/CAR) continue to work closely with the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) to assist animals affected by Hurricane Ivan. With Hurricane Jeanne expected to hit the Florida coast some time this weekend, animals in the southeast region of the U.S. continue to be at risk.
This week the AKC made large donations of flea and tick products to animal shelters in Hendersonville, NC and Dothan, AL and recently sent dozens of crates to the Vero Beach Humane Society and Citrus Animal Services in Inverness, FL.
| AKC and AKC/CAR provide hundreds of crates to keep displaced dogs safe and cool. |
“The AKC continues to assist The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs by expanding relief efforts to animals in need, not only in Florida but in North Carolina and Alabama as well,” said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC president and CEO. “We continue to monitor the situation with Hurricane Jeanne very carefully and are prepared to assist wherever there is a need.”
To date, significant donations of water, microchips, scanners, crates, a water purifier, space blankets, leashes, collars, fencing, batteries, flashlights and film have been made by AKC and AKC/CAR.
DONATIONS
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, you may send it to the AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund at the address below. Contributions are used to immediately purchase needed equipment and supplies and deliver them directly to contact centers. Please note on the check that monies should go towards helping the victims of natural disasters.
AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue – 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016-2401
| AKC and AKC/CAR provide airline crates for shipping to foster homes as needed. |
AKC/CAR is a permanent charitable fund which provides resources, support and other assistance to not-for-profit animal shelters and similar not-for-profit organizations providing care for domestic animal orphaned or displaces as a result of natural or civil disasters.
You may also send tax-deductible donations to:
The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs
c/o Diane Albers
401 Cardinal Oaks
Lake Mary, FL 32746
| Water trucks are brought in by AKC and FAKC to relieve thirsty animals in the Florida heat. |