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"There are only two powers in the world - the power of the sword and the power of the spirit. In the long run, the sword will always be conquered by the spirit." ~ Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France
Craig and I express our heartfelt sympathies and prayers for the families and friends of the many, many victims who are injured, missing or have lost their lives in this terrorism holocaust - New York, Washington DC, and PLEASE, don't forget the ones who officials believe valiantly fought their hijackers as they flew to their deaths over Pennsylvania's countryside.
Though there are many assistance programs for humans, few are for pets. Please, send donations for the animals who are affected by the terrorism attack.
Following the animal and people assistance information are event timetables, photos, and articles regarding the act of war on America and her Allies.
How You Can Assist Orphaned Animals
Thousands of companion animals have lost their guardians due to the attacks. Victims who survived or lost their lives in New York City, Washington DC, and aboard all four hijacked aircraft, including the one that crashed in the countryside of Pennsylvania, included eighty-eight different nationalities: Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Barbados, Barbuda, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Grenadines, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nevis, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tobago, Togo, Trinidad, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Yugoslavia, and Zimbabwe. And in the meantime, the pets are homeless. Many people simply haven't considered the animal toll.
PLEASE NOTE: Many organizations in New York have asked that no more supplies and equipment donations be made because they have run out of warehouse space. They need financial contributions at this time.
Rescue Resources for Animals Orphaned in WTC Attack:
AnimalAid is a relief program for companion animals of the September 11 terrorist victims. In the wake of the horrible terrorist attacks which struck our nation, United Animal Nations has established the AnimalAid program to provide relief for any animals who were orphaned or otherwise affected by the tragedies in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania.
AnimalAid can provide foster care or adoption placement, transportation, and financial assistance (up to $500 per applicant) for animal needs such as veterinary care, boarding arrangements, medication or animal food. Animals whose caregivers were killed or injured by the attacks, animals who were themselves injured or affected by the attacks, or animals involved in the search and rescue efforts qualify for the program. Assistance is available through March 11, 2002.
United Animal Nations
Attn: Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS)
AnimalAid Donations
PO Box 188890
Sacramento, CA 95818
HSUS Disaster Services Program
2100 L Street, NW
Washington DC 20037
You can also donate to HSUS by calling 1-800-HUMANE-1 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST (press 0 and ask for Customer Service).
New York Center for Animal Care and Control
2336 Linden Blvd.
Brooklyn, NY 11208
If you know of an animal that has been abandoned due to this attack or due to other circumstances, the emergency telephone hotline number for the Center For Animal Care and Control is:
Emergency No: 1-888-LOST123
Note: Please do not call the CACC on this line for any other reasons than to report an abandoned animal. This is for emergencies only. If you wish to contact the CACC in Manhattan their telephone number is: 1-212-722-3620. The CACC Staten Island Shelter number is: 1-718-984-6643.
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How You Can Assist People
Please help the victims and those affected by the tragic events of September 11th by donating to nonprofit organizations assisting in the relief and recovery efforts.
To Volunteer Services (New York):
FEMA World Trade Center Relief 1-800-801-8092
Investigation:
The FBI has established a toll-free telephone number for anyone with information regarding the incidents on September 11 in New York City and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Please call 1-866-483-5137 with any information.
Family and Friends Contact Lines:
U.S. Justice Department's Family Assistance Center Victims Hotline:
800-331-0075
Pentagon and other federal personnel:
Pentagon employees only are asked to check in by calling 877-663-6772
Army personnel family members: 800-984-8523 or 703-428-0002
Navy and Marine Personnel family members: 877-633-6772
Air Force Personnel family members: 800-253-9276
Office of Personnel Management: 202-606-1800
Regional Information: New York City Website
American Airlines: 800-245-0999
United Airlines: 800-932-8555
Federal Agencies and Resources:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Aviation Adminstration
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FirstGov.gov
Department of Defense
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Department of State
Department of Transportation
Office of Personnel Management
America's Blood Centers wants you to know:
People can donate blood once every 56 days.
Even if you've never donated before, it is especially important during the winter, when illness or winter weather delay regular donors.
When winter storms strike (when blood supplies are often used rapidly), you should donate blood as soon as it is safe to drive to your local blood bank.
If weather or illness prevents you from donating today, call your blood bank to reschedule an appointment.
Or, if you TRULY want to help those affected by the attacks, send money to the various victim relief funds that will go the rescue workers and/or families of those injured or killed.
 Liberty Unites: How You Can Help the Relief Efforts
Find out how you can help American relief efforts at Liberty Unites. Read frequently asked questions for more information.
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