Emily was fortunate to be away from her Louisiana home when Hurricane Katrina made landfall -- but now she is left to wonder about the condition of her home, and of her cat Toby.
Hurricane Katrina has devastated the Gulf Coast, and the human death toll is climbing. For survivors, concern over pets left behind only adds to their trauma.
Fortunately for people like Emily, the American Humane Association has deployed their emergency responders to provide humanitarian and emergency relief to families and their pets, and pets like Toby will be safe.
After Hurricane Katrina, Emily was left to wonder what had happened to Toby. The American Humane Association's Animal Emergency Services team is there to help the victims, pets and people when disasters strike
When disasters like Hurricane Katrina strike many people are forced to evacuate. Some evacuees were able to take their pets with them, while sadly, many others have had to leave the animals they love behind.
But help arrives quickly. After disasters like Hurricane Katrina, the American Humane Association comes to the rescue of many animals. The American Humane Association's Animal Emergency Services teams assess communities' and animal shelters' needs immediately after disasters strike. These teams then help coordinate animal rescue operations and provide emergency care and shelter to animal victims.
Based in Colorado, this organization has been called upon for decades by local authorities from throughout the country to rescue animals at risk after all kinds of disasters. The American Humane Association's concern about the welfare of pets is not recent. The organization's rescue efforts began when they were asked to care for horses and mules used in World War I. American Humane distributed gas masks for horses, fearing the use of poison gases. These days, American Humane has responded to natural and manmade disasters nationwide, including Hurricanes Floyd, Charlie, and Ivan.
Many families are forced to evacuate and are unable to take their pets. The American Humane Association rescues and cares for these animals until they can be reunited with their families.
Michael Lawley,
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IF YOU KNOW ANYONE THAT NEEDS A PLACE FOR THEIR PETS TO FIND REFUGE FROM KATRINA I HAVE ROOM FOR ONE CAT AND IF YOU KNOW ANYONE THAT NEEDS A PLACE TO STAY I HAVE A SPARE BED ROOM PLESE CONTACT ME IF YOU NEED HELP
Hurricane Katrina has devastated the Gulf Coast, and the human death toll is climbing. For survivors, concern over pets left behind only adds to their trauma.
Fortunately for people like Emily, the American Humane Association has deployed their emergency responders to provide humanitarian and emergency relief to families and their pets, and pets like Toby will be safe.
After Hurricane Katrina, Emily was left to wonder what had happened to Toby. The American Humane Association's Animal Emergency Services team is there to help the victims, pets and people when disasters strike
When disasters like Hurricane Katrina strike many people are forced to evacuate. Some evacuees were able to take their pets with them, while sadly, many others have had to leave the animals they love behind.
But help arrives quickly. After disasters like Hurricane Katrina, the American Humane Association comes to the rescue of many animals. The American Humane Association's Animal Emergency Services teams assess communities' and animal shelters' needs immediately after disasters strike. These teams then help coordinate animal rescue operations and provide emergency care and shelter to animal victims.
Based in Colorado, this organization has been called upon for decades by local authorities from throughout the country to rescue animals at risk after all kinds of disasters. The American Humane Association's concern about the welfare of pets is not recent. The organization's rescue efforts began when they were asked to care for horses and mules used in World War I. American Humane distributed gas masks for horses, fearing the use of poison gases. These days, American Humane has responded to natural and manmade disasters nationwide, including Hurricanes Floyd, Charlie, and Ivan.
Many families are forced to evacuate and are unable to take their pets. The American Humane Association rescues and cares for these animals until they can be reunited with their families.
Michael Lawley,
Care2 and ThePetitionSite team
DONATE HERE!
Save Us!!
IF YOU KNOW ANYONE THAT NEEDS A PLACE FOR THEIR PETS TO FIND REFUGE FROM KATRINA I HAVE ROOM FOR ONE CAT AND IF YOU KNOW ANYONE THAT NEEDS A PLACE TO STAY I HAVE A SPARE BED ROOM PLESE CONTACT ME IF YOU NEED HELP
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bluefromthesun:
Its really sad to watch what going right now the local & federal governments apparently were not prepared for this storm.
bleakronin:
It hit me the other day about the poor animals. It made me most sad considering that I'd hate to think of anything happening to my bunny Red Hare.