Coalition of Ontario Rescues For Emergency Support
Friends .....
HURRICANE DORIAN is shattering lives of pets and people and the death toll is rising in The Bahamas.
The Coalition of Ontario Rescues for Emergency Support (CORES) has come together as a need for Hurricane Dorian and will be working to help as many pets [dogs and cats] as possible, partnering with animal rescues and animal shelters directly in the line of the storm.
We will not be taking dogs/cats off the street, but will specifically be bringing back pets that were already without a home, so the shelters and rescues can make room for displaced pets. It will also alleviate the stresses many Bahama shelters and rescues are facing with the complete loss of their space. The impact to Florida shelters is not yet known.
We are planning on taking 3, open cab, temperature-controlled cargo vans full of humanitarian supplies and will be returning with pets needing a safe space to land back in Canada.
The current plan is :
DEPART: Thursday, September 12
RETURN: Sunday, September 15
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Humanitarian Aid:
We have a wish list we'd like to bring with us to support those in need.
Canine/Feline Supplies
-harnesses, leashes, slip leads, collars
- poop bags
- paper towels
- garbage bags
- wire crates (all sizes) in new or excellent condition
Humanitarian Supplies
- Batteries (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volts or 9 volts)
- First aid kits
- Fuel containers
- Axes
- Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers
- Non-electric coolers
- Non-electric can openers
- Portable self-powered light sources
- Portable self-powered radios, including two-way
- Tarps and other plastic sheeting
- Bottled water
- Food non-perishable
- Glasses and contact lens solution
- Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream
- Toilet paper
- Matches / lighters
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
- Paper and pencil
- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
- Sleeping bags and warm blankets
DROP OFF LOCATION (MORE LOCATIONS ACROSS ONTARIO WILL BE ADDED)
Beach(es) Toronto: 159 Fallingbrook Road
Sat Sept 7 / 12-5
Sun Sept 8 / 10-12
Mon Sept 9 / 10-3
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HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED:
Cargo Van [1 week]:
3 vans = $1,692
Accommodations for 10 people [2 nights]:
$1,000
Gas [3 vans]:
$1,500
Rescue Donation:
We will donate a minimum of $50 per dog/cat that we obtain from rescues and shelters to help them get back on their feet again.
$5,000
Transport off the island:
We are working on options available to transport dogs & cats off the island to the mainland. We're reviewing quotes on boat and plane charters.
$2,000 US
Canadian Vetting [adoption fees should help offset these costs, so we are not asking for donations for vetting at this time]:
On arrival in Canada, all dogs will receive the following vetting:
- spay/neuter as needed
- deworming
- defleaing
- 4dx snap test, testing for Heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlichia & Anaplasma
- 6 months of Heartgard
- nose to tail health exam
We want to ensure we are keeping our local pets safe.
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Mattie's Place Rescue & Recovery Centre [www.mattiesplace.ca] is accepting full responsibility for all costs associated with the rescue mission, so Mattie's Place will withdraw the funds raised to support all transport and medical costs.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please contact, Sandra Train: [email redacted]
INDIVIDUAL/CORPORATE INQUIRIES: Please contact, Denise Angus: [email redacted]
