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Washington State Flood ReliefHere are some avenues by which you might help ...S.H.A.R.E. -- Supporting Hay And Relief Efforts Benefit Horse Show I am happy to report we received our first shipments this morning to the Chehalis Livestock Auction Yard. A full TWO trailers – about 28 tons of beautiful fine Alfalfa. I have another two trailers coming to Rochester of first cutting Orchard Grass tomorrow. The show was a huge success. Our goal was to raise $5000 and due to everyone's help and generosity we raised over $11,000!!!!! When the first loads came in this morning, there was already a father and son there who live in Pe Ell who we were able to load up with some Alfalfa to help. They were very grateful to everyone who helped to make this happen. Thank you to everyone who
volunteered, donated and helped in any number of ways, King Feed in Enumclaw and Eatonville is taking contributions of all animal items. They delivered two truckloads to Lewis County on Sunday, December 9, and they anticipate delivering another two truckloads on Sunday, December 16. They hope to continue making these deliveries as long as there is a need. Please note: If possible, for larger contributions, please contact the Lewis County Animal Shelter to coordinate delivery. Also please note that there is a need for ALL ANIMAL supplies and feed – i.e., rabbits, poultry, hogs, cattle, etc., as well as cats (including cat litter) and dogs. Hello all - This is Katie Merwick from Second Chance Ranch. I have a running list of desperate people trying to re-home or temporarily house their horses … and a shorter list of people who can house horses. Please send anyone my way - those in need, or those who can be a resource. I will network as best I can. I have collected a few hundred dollars in donations so far, which has gone directly to feed for stranded horses. While there are a lot of very tragic stories out there, please know there are also many amazing rescue and “miracle” stories. Please don’t give up trying to help. It’s not over yet and there are a lot of horses who survived the flood, but still need to be delivered to safety! I will continue to update my
website. A large lean-to in downtown Chehalis, Washington, has been set up to accept loads of hay (100 bales and under). For all other smaller contributions and/or additional information, please call Amy Clark at the Lewis County Animal Shelter at 360-740-1290 to find out what is needed. The Animal Shelter reports that response has been overwhelming, for which they are most grateful. Much as Katie mentions above, Amy emphasized that the need will be ongoing for some time to come for those who have been displaced. She encourages everyone to please remember that in two weeks or a month there will still be those in need. All of those involved and in need very much appreciate all of the help, now and in the coming weeks. In response to past disasters and in hopes of assisting in future ones, the United States Equestrian Federation established the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund. Money donated to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund assists equines of any breed that find themselves victims of disasters, including but not restricted to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards and fires. The money will be held by USEF in an account restricted for this purpose and disbursed only upon authorization of the USEF Chief Executive Officer. Donations may be made online at www.usef.org by clicking on the following hyperlink – https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/DisasterRelief/DisasterRelief.aspx. If you wish to contribute to the effort by check, please make it out to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund and mail it to: The United States Equestrian Federation, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. Flood and Storm AssistanceFEMA Assistance – 1-800-621-FEMA Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance – 1- 800-659-2955 American Red Cross – 1-888-GET-INFO |