September 6, 2005
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) has a number of directions to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Pam DelaBar, CFA president, is also head of the organizations Disaster Relief Fund. This is a separate 501c3 fund set up for natural disasters such as this hurricane.
CFAs region 3 (Gulf Shore Region) director, James Watson, of Conway, Ark., has set up a disaster fund in which all donations (100%) will go toward the help of the animals in the stricken areas as well as the animals housed in areas away from the hurricane sites.
CFAs Louisiana and Mississippi breeders and their cats have been placed in foster homes for the time being. One CFA member/veterinarian is housing 200 cats in Alexandria, La. Another veterinarian in Mississippi has about the same number at her clinic.
What CFA is working on now is helping the cats that are not yet being helped. The Houston Cat Club also will be working with the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Fore more information on how you can help, please visit the Cat Fancier's Association.