The Humane Society of Louisiana

Workshop Offered on Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Care
Humane Society of Louisiana Hopes to Increase Number of Licensed Care-takers

The first introductory workshop will be held on Monday, July 12th, at Jefferson Feed and Seed, located at 4421 Jefferson Ave, Jefferson, Louisiana, from 6: 30 to 8: 30 pm. Registration fee is $10.00. For more information, call 1-888-6-humane.

(New Orleans, LA) -- Due to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the adverse effect on the coastal region and its marine life inhabitants, the Humane Society of Louisiana will be offering workshops in the New Orleans area and throughout the state to deal with the influx of injured and displaced marine and wildlife. Individuals who wish to house and treat injured marine and wildlife must be licensed by the state, through the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. To house and treat migratory birds or federally protected animals, caretakers must also be licensed by the US Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

"We have an immediate need for more licensed and experienced wildlife rehabilitators and we must be ready and prepared to handle tens of thousands of animals and birds or more during the next several years," says Jeff Dorson, HSL Director. "I am in the process of applying for a permit myself. I need to learn the process and try to help animals and birds on our local level, since the need is so great. I am converting part of my garage to a modest intake and recovery center for injured wildlife. I can house and treat 3-4 animals at a time, and I will encourage hundreds of other individuals to do the same. I see this as part of our personal duty, since the oil spill has affected all of our ways of life," adds Dorson.

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Humane Society of Louisiana to Host Interfaith Blessing on Grand Isle

Sunday, June 13th at 5pm

Location: On the beach next to Bridge Side Marina, 1618 Hwy 1, Grand Isle

When: Sunday, June 13th, starting at 5 pm

What: Offering prayers and support for the wildlife, people, and communities lost or damaged by the BP oil spill

Please join the Humane Society of Louisiana in an interfaith blessing on the beach at Grand Isle next Sunday, June 13th, starting at 5 pm. This is an opportunity for concerned citizens to gather together and hear from religious and tribal leaders to reflect on the wildlife, people, and communities that have been lost or damaged by the BP oil spill.

Confirmed participants include Brenda Dardar Robicheaux, Principal Chief of the United Houma Indian Nation, and the Reverend Mike Tran of Our Lady of the Isle.

Carpool and caravan will leave New Orleans at 1: 00 pm from 2040 St. Charles Ave.

Please call 901-268-4432 for more details.

MAY EVENTS

1st Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, May 22nd
from 9 am to noon, at the home of Tammy Schwartz
903 9th Street, Gretna, LA
Items are still needed!
To donate please contact Tammy at 232-2384

Beer Bash for Canines
Saturday, May 22nd
F and M Patio Bar
4841 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans
from 3 pm to 7 pm. $5.00 cover/$1.00 beer.
Show your spirit by wearing your black and gold.
This event is sponsored by the Chew Dat Nation
(see our fan page on Facebook) and the Humane Society of Louisiana

Neighborhood Supply and Collection Drive #I
Sunday, May 23rd
noon to 3 pm.
Help us restock the supplies at our no-kill shelter, located in Tylertown, Mississippi.
Please drop off cat and dog food (canned or dry), pet treats and toys, carriers, bleach, or monetary donations to the home of Kim and Pat Williams
3700 Lake Timberlake Dr, Gretna, La in Stonebridge Subdivision.

Neighborhood Supply and Collection Drive #2
Sunday, May 23rd
from 10 am to 2 pm
536 Belleville Street, New Orleans, LA (Algiers Point)

Wags, Whiskers and Wines a spring wine tasting fundraiser for the Humane Society Thursday, April 22, 2010 / 6pm - 9pm The Occasional Wife 4304 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 Tickets $40 per couple, $25 per person. Includes tastings of 3 red and 3 white wines and vegan hors d'oeuvres. Purchase Tickets>>
Special thanks to our Hosts and sponsors:
	The Occasional Wife 4306 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115
	725 Focis Street Metairie, LA 70005-2911 (504) 834-8216

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The NOLA Veggie Fest is a project of the Humane Society of Louisiana. In its second year, the current incarnation revives HSL's popular Veggie Fests held before Katrina, both at the World Trade Center and the Felicity United Methodist Church. Building on the success of those Fests, HSL held weekly vegan buffets at the Felicity Church for several years, which evolved into the restaurant Jack Sprat's, an award winning vegan restaurant on Carrollton Avenue named the South's best vegetarian restaurant by Vegetarian Times in 1996.

Today, the NOLA Veggie Fest is operated with volunteer support from New Orleans Vegetarian Meetup Group, founded by HSL founder, Jeff Dorson.

HSL promotes nonviolence and compassion for all animals, and its membership is comprised of animal lovers of all kinds. We have held hundreds of educational and awareness events to educate New Orleanians about veganism and farm animal protection since 1988. Whether or not you're vegetarian or vegan, we think you'll enjoy trying out some of the delicious and healthy alternatives to animal products at the Veggie Fest. Come find out more about what you can do to help reduce animal suffering and protect the environment, by adding more healthy
veggies to your diet.