Local humane society to receive aid

The Washington Parish Humane Society, a private charity, was badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Falling trees smashed most of the cat facility. They were sheltered at the home of the org's president, Jan Applewhite.

The Greg Biffle Foundation is helping:

Aid for Animals: NASCAR Nextel Cup star Greg Biffle just picked up a new fan. I'm very partial to animals in general and dogs in particular and Biffle, through his Greg Biffle Foundation, has ponied up $50,000 this past week for aid to animal shelters in the New Orleans area that have been overwhelmed as a result of the damage caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Biffle and Nicole Lunders, of The Foundation, toured the New Orleans facilities and with the help of the Humane Society of the United States, identified the shelters that need immediate assistance. St. Tammany Humane Society, Ascension Animal Advocates, Washington Parish Humane Society and Hancock County Humane Society will receive $10,000 each for supplies and repairs. [emphasis mine.]

The Humane Society of the United States also gave a grant to the Humane Society.

CORRECTION: It's the Washington Humane Society, not the Washington Parish Humane Society. I oughtta know that. Duh.

ADDENDUM: Pictures of the facility and damage at their website. Caution - loud Cajun music.