I know most of you don't have Friends or dogs in Australia but I do, I am just passing this on so if any one has dogs or friends in the area, you will  have word as to what is going on. The temps have been around 114 and higher. The fires are out of control due to the very high winds. Please say a prayer for all

As @ 12.30pm Monday 9th February 2008


Names Location Breeds Prefix Status
BRIDLE
Vicki Trafalgar Chinese Crested Mohawk Family & Dogs Safe
DAVEY
Rob & Natasha & their young daughters Jorja & Alexis Kinglake Alaskan Malamutes Malindiko All family members, including dogs confirmed deceased.
FROST
Peter & Cathy St Andrews Afghan Hound Dzum All Safe - No dogs or property lost.
GLOVER Alison Panton Hill Border Collies Moystonhill Kennels Evacuated.  Dogs OK - Property status unknown.
JAMES -Vivienne & David St Andrews PyreneanMountainDog s Barrege Lost Everything - Saved 1 dog
Hospitalised for shock & burns
KOTSOPOULOS
Kris Pheasant Creek / Kinglake West German Shepherd Dogs & Dobermanns Vonforell All Safe - No dogs or property lost.
PARK
Malcolm & Faye Strathewen German Shorthaired Pointers Canawindra Lost Everything
PARRATT
Chantal Glenburn Saluki N/A Family & Dogs Safe
SORRAGHAN - Anne & Ron St Andrews Airedales Oldiron Lost Everything. Saved their dogs / Safe
YOURELL
June & Brian Healesville Australian Cattle Dogs Healbray Evacuated. Property / dogs & people OK.

Teilo

I have family and friends in Australia, mainly NSW, and everyone in the areas affected is in my prayers. 

While I understand the sentiments behind your post could you perhaps direct readers to a link where they could if desired read available info as IMO it is very distressing to read in particular of the fate of the Davey family in such stark terms and it may be even more upsetting to anyone knowing them or any other tragically taken friends and family still to be named.

May they and the souls of all lost Rest In Peace and please God those injured or still missing recovered soon :(
Teri

Hi Teri   I was sent this as a mail from friends, So can not direct
members to a link,  I tried to delete the post but Time is out on the
post.....maybe admin  can do it if you think it may upset people.
Garry

How utterly devestating.  I could not put in writing what I wish would happen to those who will have started the fires in the first place.  How many people have to die in Australia before people stop doing this?

> IMO it is very distressing to read in particular of the fate of the Davey family in such stark terms

I certainly found it so. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, RIP

Cross-posted with permission from another website:

I am sure that you have heard about the dreadful wild fires that have hit Victoria, several kennels have been wiped out. The Alaskan Malamute fraternity is mourning the loss of an entire family Mum, Dad, kids and all of the dogs. There are many more sad stories at present the death toll is 108 and rising. The areas that were hit were very popular with dog, cat and horse breeders, and they did not stand a chance. Very sad, have shed lots of tears in the last couple of days. I believe that DogsVictoria are setting up a Paypal method of entry, I wondered whether you could pass this on in the UK for me. I will understand if it is too difficult.
If anyone wants to contact me to find out more please give them my email address, and I will see if I can answer the questions for them.
Thanks,
Lynda, lynwebb@activ8.net.au

Just got this from the Ozshow list Dogs Victoria is running this as a fund raiser.
VIRTUAL DOG SHOW
All money raised will be shared among our members who are victims of the bushfires

A catalogue of 'the show' will be given to each of these members as a sign of the support of their friends

The catalogue will simply show breed, dog's name and owner's name. Why not make an entry in the name of your favourite dog that may no longer still be with you.

Entries $10 per dog (make cheques payable to DOGSVICTORIA)
Enter as many dogs as you like

Send entries to: Peter Frost
28 Currajong Rd
HAWTHORN 3123
No stamped addressed envelope is needed)
ENTRIES CLOSE 6TH March
Let us make this the biggest dog show entry ever.

My dad is in Bendigo, Victoria and so far the latest fires have been 6km away from him (I still call that close).   On Jeremy Vine's Radio 2 programme at lunchtime, he spoke to some Australians and basically when the fire is in the area you just have to mass evacuate as it is spreading quicker than you can drive a car.   Frightening.

Further to my post above there is a lot of information here

Thanks for the info
Teri

my thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected
RIP
Georgina xxxxxxx

My family and I are in tears every evening watching the news. It's just indescribable how sad and traumatic these fires are... I lost it last night when they showed two dogs just hanging around waiting for their owners who probably don't even know they are still alive. To think that someone could deliberately light these fires and cause this destruction make me sick. Thankfully I am not in Victoria .. but my thoughts most certainly are with those poor people who have lost everything.

I have friends who reside in the state of Victoria, they are gladly all safe at this time as mainly live in the urban areas.

Its a shock to see whats occurring out there right now, It is my favourite state of Oz after my 10 month trip around in a few years back now.
I know they have an arson squad working on the culprits, but unless people start bragging there will be little to no evidence of catching these people as the fire will of damaged it all.

Fingers, toes and my boys paws are crossed in the hope that the wind dies down very very soon so that they can get on top of this and put a stop to it spreading.

Its devastating news about the people who have passed due to this fire and its increasing daily. It makes it all the more stark when you have names of people and their dogs.

RIP for all those who suffered in this fire and my thoughts are very much with the people who will need to rebuild their lives out there.
xx

I do have friends and family in Australia, South Australia and Victoria included.  Have been watching the news in horror this last fortnight or so.  I can only say my heart goes out to all who have and are suffering.
RIP all who have sadly lost their lives.  Thoughts and prayers with all.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by these dreadfull tragedies. 

As well as the link above for the 'virtual dog show'. An official Red Cross fund has been set up.

http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm

As well as sending our thoughts and prayers, we need to be sending money. There are a lot of people out there needing to be fed, clothed and rehomed. The price of a take-away this weekend would go a long way in helping people get back to their lives.

hi, im from australia, so far down here there are 181dead, another 80 still missing and 759 houses gone. the police questioned two ppl today but they were realeased without charges.
everyone is pooling together and we appreciate everything

Just received this from friends in Oz:

It is amazing the food that has poured into the community already wrapped into grocery bags with enough of everything for all.  Also separate toiletries for men & women , bedding, clothes, fresh vegetables, washing powder, toys  everything you can think of from all companies even Qantas sent pillows, quilts. The various health teams have already been & tomorrow night & Saturday the Rotary, Lions etc are putting on a BBQ  & just want the community. Hay has arrived from other farming communities to be distributed, amazing when everyone is so short of it anyway.. The weather is a long way from being settled yet. It remains highly dangerous in a lot of the state & such devastation.

Thank you for all your love & support it has been marvellous to have you all out there.

My friends were lucky - they lost about a third of their grazing, but the house, family and animals are all safe.

Donated already you can do it through paypal, they will take ages to rebuild and some people have no clothing, no money, nothing.

20-02-09
Virtual Dog Show
INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL DOG SHOW
Update (20/02/09) Peter Frost advises that nearly 5000 local entries have been received for the International Virtual Dog Show. Marilyn Adams estimates that more than 1068 entries have been received from international entrants.
If we all sent just one entry for a dog show just think how much help there would be full details here
http://www.­dogsvictoria.org.au