Southern Animal Foundation

ABOUT US

Founded in 1995 by two devout animal lovers, Anne Bell and Paul Berry, Southern Animal Foundation has grown from a grass roots organization to a full service, non-profit animal hospital. SAF rescues and treats companion animals from all over our state, as well as Mississippi. The mission of SAF is to eliminate the need for euthanasia as a means to control the epidemic of animal overpopulation in the greater New Orleans and surrounding areas. The clinic is one of the city’s only low cost, non-profit animal hospitals. In 2002, fire destroyed our building, but we have come back bigger and better. It is our goal to give every pet, owned or abandoned, the chance at life they deserve.

We work with regional as well as national rescue groups to ensure that every cat and dog that comes into our clinic gets the medical care they deserve.

SAF is…

working with humane groups such as Best Friends and The Humane Society of the United States to fulfill our mission.
our clinic is in the heart of the Lower Garden District of New Orleans. It is a full service facility dedicated to the rescue, recovery and overall well being of our area’s cats and dogs.

SAF reaches out to other humane groups and individuals alike to provide low cost veterinary care to all companion animals in need. We also provide a mobile surgical unit to communities all over the Gulf region to ensure that every pet or stray animal has the opportunity to be sterilized,thus helping break the cycle of pet overpopulation which is an epidemic in our area.
SAF and its staff also work every day to guarantee that each rescued pet has a chance to have a loving home, free from the abuse and neglect they once received. Every cat and dog born deserves the opportunity of a forever, loving home.

SAF never turns anyone away who cannot afford the high quality vet care for their 4 legged friend that we provide. We are able to perform life saving procedures that these animals need, and assure that every healthy cat and dog can be guaranteed a chance at a normal life. All of this work is only possible through the generous hearts of people and foundations who care. Foundations such as Francis McDonough have made it possible for this work to continue. Thanks to their generosity, every pet that enters SAF’s doors is ensured a life of happiness and well being. Without organizations such as the HSUS, none of this rescue work would be possible.

Southern Animal Foundation is a full service veterinary clinic, 501(c) non profit, and adoption agency established in 1995 and located in New Orleans, LA.

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VOLUNTEER NEEDS/SITUATION:
Direct all questions to David or Jane at phone numbers listed above.

1.) MORNING MEETINGS - 7:30 am (If you do not see anyone call Jane on cell)
(in front of) Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Each morning, sign up with your contact phone number so we can reach you throughout the day as needed. Morning meetings led by either Rob Stove or Matt (who you will meet). We will continue assigning lists for
rescues each morning consisting of a map with specific locations or a section of the city in to "feed and patrol."

2.) MAPS, ASSIGNMENTS, BRIEFING - Maps and assignments will be emailed to Rob each evening to print and distribute at morning meeting. Rob or
Matt will also read a briefing from us each day. This briefing will keep you abreast of changes to the rescue operation or any other information pertinent to your rescue efforts. This will help prevent rumors and
keep you up to date with facts. It is essential that you receive correct information through us about changing legal issues as well as safety concerns.

3.) DISPATCH Jane and David will now conduct dispatch directly. This means we will call you with specific rescues throughout the day and ask you to call us directly with any questions or concerns (at the numbers above). The prowler is no longer ours to use, and the dispatch will be done from land lines and with internet/mapquest access.

4.) CARE FOR CRITICAL ANIMALS Animals who cannot survive transport
to a rescue facility such as Best Friends will be brought to:
SE Veterinary Specialists
400 N. Causeway; Metarie, Louisiana
504-219-0444
We have an account set up so you will not need to pay any bills.

5.) PROCEDURE FOR OTHER RESCUED ANIMALS Each day, all other animals will be dropped off at Southern Animal Foundation no later than 4:30 pm.
They will then be transported by small truck or van to Best Friends in Tylertown, MS. Volunteers needed for daily transports. To reunite animals with
their families, you must be extremely diligent about recording the precise location where the animal was rescued and any additional info you have about the animal¹s guardian. You must also leave a notice on the door to inform the family where they can find their animal.

6.) FEEDING STATIONS After you leave animals at Southern Animal Foundation, please go around the city to set up feeding stations. Most animals come out after the sun goes down.

Send donated supplies such as dog/cat food to:

Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

7.) MAPS, LOGS & DATABASE ENTRIES - To end the problem of going to repeat addresses, all completed maps and logs must turned into Rob each
night by 6:00 pm at the Southern Animal Foundation or at his home, so he can fax the maps to a team of data entry people and the database can be updated!
All database entries will be done from outside Louisiana.

8.) LODGING - Volunteers are responsible for their own lodging. We are compiling a list of campgrounds and affordable housing if you need
it.

9.) INTERNET COMMNICATION - We are currently setting up a website for this operation. It will contain all updated information, if you are able to stop by a Kinkos or other location to check the internet.

Until we have a downtown place to keep supplies, Rob will bring supplies into the city each morning in his truck if he has them. We should have a place by the weekend. Thank you and let¹s stay organized and
effective and rescue those remaining trapped animals!