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Update.
Snohomish County in Washington
State now is assessing the wide-spread damage caused by severe flooding over the
last week. Most bridges closed due to rising waters have now reopened and
those evacuees whose homes were not destroyed have made their way back.
Pasado's will continue to monitor the situation and assist where we can.
If you suffered flood damage and would like to submit a report to the
Department of Emergency
Management, follow this link
www.snoco.org/departments/emergency_management, or call 425-388-5060. |
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One would think things had changed since Katrina... When PasadoRescue arrived in the Gulf this past Summer, we found lessons hadn't been learned: we were called immediately by New Orleans shelters, directly in Hurricane Gustav's path, to evacuate all of their animals - hundreds of animals. They had no plan in place, or at least one that they could use. Here at home in the
Pacific Northwest, as
rain fell in a constant torrent for days, we expected animals would be allowed
to accompany their humans who needed to flee from rising flood waters. But it
wasn't to be: media alerts went out stating that shelters that welcomed humans,
did not welcome their pets. So Pasado's Safe Haven, the only Pacific Northwest
disaster rescued team, was called on to help. |
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Above, Mike K., (a.k.a. "Amazing
Mike", Pasado's Safe Haven's Facilities Manager and the man who was the last to
leave when we assisted New Orleans during Hurricane Gustav) enters into the
first scene in need of assistance - homeless men, camped out at an abandoned
house, with their dogs, and with puppies. |
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Above, Heather, Pasado's Farm
Animal Manager, changes gears to assist any animal this day. She's fearless. And
brings fresh beds, warm blankets, and food to the animals who follow these men
as though they are their Gods - you need not be rich or beautiful to be loved to
the depths of a dog's soul. PasadoRescue Evacuation Sites for Animals (Small) VOA Sky Valley Camp; 710 1st Ave., Sultan - Call 425-367-2377 (Large) Monroe Fairgrounds, Hwy 2, Monroe - Call 425-367-2377 |
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Left, Heather brings one of the
babies comfort. Although there is much work to do, more calls to respond to
(it's only early in the day when these photos were taken by Angel, Pasado's
Cruelty Investigator), there is always time to bring a moment of comfort to an
innocent being. |
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As PasadoRescue's team leaves food for these animals, we will be back, after the flood waters recede. We brokered a deal with the man to "fix" their "mama" dogs, and the babies. At no charge. |
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The animals are so grateful. They know. They KNOW. They are the most perceptive and understand when you are trying to help them. And the men who the dogs called Master, were kind to them. They may not have had money, or even a shelter over their heads, but they were kind to the animals. We could tell based on how the dogs reacted to us. There was no fear. |
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As our crew left, they also left
full bellies, above. Every winter, at Christmas-time, Pasado's Safe haven conducts a program that's been going on for nearly 9 years now called "Home for the HOWLidays" - volunteers spread out into the neediest of areas and find the animals who have nothing. We bring them new dog houses, fresh, thick, insulated beds, flea treatment (so important!!!), food, and toys. We find those animals who need spaying & neutering, or vet care. It brings tears to our eyes just writing about this annual event - read about the miracles you can help make happen on this very special day. |
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Next month, when winter arrives, we will venture out with our army of volunteer angels and will help animals like these who we met today, this time because of a natural disaster. And if you'd like to volunteer or help buy a new bed or new, warm dog house, please let us know. There are so many animals living with nothing. They are so far removed from what your beloved dog or cat knows as warmth and happiness. |
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Setting Up Emergency Shelter
for Pets The worst flooding, at least as of this writing, has been in Snohomish County, Washington. The Snohomish Sheriff and County DEM (Department of Emergency Management) gave PasadoRescue what we needed to set-up evacuation for animals both large and small. |
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Above, cavernous tents eventually housed
stacks of kennels, animals. PasadoRescue supports all sheltering needs until evacuees can return home. |
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If you can help in any way, please donate
here. |
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Hurricane Katrina Read the harrowing and heart-warming story of PasadoRescue heroes who saved 1200 animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. |
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Hurricane Gustav Follow Mike, his wife, Kristin, and our other PasadoRescuers when we were the first to hit the ground before Hurricane Gustav slammed New Orleans this summer. |
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| Read about what kept us busy last week, here. |
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Pasado’s Safe Haven has been rated a 4-Star Charity for a record four years in a row. According to Charity Navigator, the nation’s premiere independent evaluator of charities: “Only 10% of all charities in the U.S. have received at least 3 consecutive 4-Star evaluations. This indicates that Pasado’s Safe Haven outperforms most charities in America in its efforts to operate in the most fiscally-responsible way possible. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Pasado’s Safe Haven from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”
Michael Smith,
Chief Operating Officer, Charity Navigator |
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