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by hexe on 15 September 2011 - 05:09
Figured it was best to start a new thread so this wouldn't get lost withing the multiple pages of YR's thread...
To recap: Texas SchH competitor and GSD Breeder Isabel Lambertz (vom Haus Reichenfels) was not as fortunate as PDB's Yellow Rose has been so far, and had to flee her home last week as the fire swept through her area. Isabel got away with only her two dogs, her African Gray parrot, her horse, some clothing and some important paperwork; the fire destroyed everything else she owned: house, kennel, outbuildings, car...and all of the contents of the buildings as well. Here's an update from a friend of Isabel's as to what can be done to help, for those who asked:
"Practically speaking, just the day to day items for herself and the animals are going to cost a fortune, and it will be a while before she has any insurance reimbursement. I'm including a list
below, though most of the items are not something that can be popped in an envelope. I honestly think the most efficient form of help right now would be gift cards or cash donations.
THE ANIMALS:
--the dogs, (both GSDs of course!), Donar & Duvel, have nothing. No beds, no toys, no equipment. They are tough, active dogs and need the "extreme chewer" variety of anything.
--the African Gray parrot, Papageno, has his travel cage and nothing else.
--the horse, Matt, has his halter & lead, plus a couple things that were on the trailer and a recently-purchased hoofpick (yippee).
THE MOST CRITICAL NEEDS:
--wire mesh fencing--2x4" heavy duty--to put up a run for the dogs. There are already posts in the ground at the temporary location
--movable corral panels for a horse enclosure would be wonderful if anybody knows of any really good deals close to Bastrop
--square bales of horse-quality hay are going to be a BIG problem. Isabel had just purchased a large quantity, which is now gone. The TX drought makes this very expensive...assuming it can be found for any money at all. Again, if anybody knows of resources close by, please advise.
--large, heavy-duty tarps to cover the hay when she does find some
--used cars, the gas-efficient kind, are also hard to find, for all the reasons we know. Isabel's work car had the front end more or less melted off, and is almost surely going to have to be replaced...unless she wants to bankrupt herself driving an 11=yr-old RV van back and forth to work.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Isabel is using a new email address:
ilschh@gmail.com
The new mailing address is a post office box:
Isabel Lambertz
P.O. Box 2348
Bastrop, TX 78602"
To recap: Texas SchH competitor and GSD Breeder Isabel Lambertz (vom Haus Reichenfels) was not as fortunate as PDB's Yellow Rose has been so far, and had to flee her home last week as the fire swept through her area. Isabel got away with only her two dogs, her African Gray parrot, her horse, some clothing and some important paperwork; the fire destroyed everything else she owned: house, kennel, outbuildings, car...and all of the contents of the buildings as well. Here's an update from a friend of Isabel's as to what can be done to help, for those who asked:
"Practically speaking, just the day to day items for herself and the animals are going to cost a fortune, and it will be a while before she has any insurance reimbursement. I'm including a list
below, though most of the items are not something that can be popped in an envelope. I honestly think the most efficient form of help right now would be gift cards or cash donations.
THE ANIMALS:
--the dogs, (both GSDs of course!), Donar & Duvel, have nothing. No beds, no toys, no equipment. They are tough, active dogs and need the "extreme chewer" variety of anything.
--the African Gray parrot, Papageno, has his travel cage and nothing else.
--the horse, Matt, has his halter & lead, plus a couple things that were on the trailer and a recently-purchased hoofpick (yippee).
THE MOST CRITICAL NEEDS:
--wire mesh fencing--2x4" heavy duty--to put up a run for the dogs. There are already posts in the ground at the temporary location
--movable corral panels for a horse enclosure would be wonderful if anybody knows of any really good deals close to Bastrop
--square bales of horse-quality hay are going to be a BIG problem. Isabel had just purchased a large quantity, which is now gone. The TX drought makes this very expensive...assuming it can be found for any money at all. Again, if anybody knows of resources close by, please advise.
--large, heavy-duty tarps to cover the hay when she does find some
--used cars, the gas-efficient kind, are also hard to find, for all the reasons we know. Isabel's work car had the front end more or less melted off, and is almost surely going to have to be replaced...unless she wants to bankrupt herself driving an 11=yr-old RV van back and forth to work.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Isabel is using a new email address:
ilschh@gmail.com
The new mailing address is a post office box:
Isabel Lambertz
P.O. Box 2348
Bastrop, TX 78602"
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