Down South--is there a list that people who can house pets can put their name on? We've put our name on a list at our vets as they have a few evacuee animals. If there was a list of homes who could take in animals, maybe more would be rescued with their owners

Found a number! If you're interested in fostering an animal, email [email protected] or phone 225-752-5801.
CAAWS is a Baton Rouge animal welfare organization.

I too have been so concerned about the welfare of the animals that have been left behind. Of course it goes without saying that I am also as concerned about the people.

I have 4 cats and if I were in this situation and had to leave them I would be distraught. They are my babies! I can only imagine that many people left food and water sufficient for a week or so, then thought they would be able to come back to their homes. An absolutely terrible situation to be in.

I am posting from the UK and I have been watching the news with horror over the past week. My boyfriend and I visited NOLA last June and we loved it and the people there. We are so sorry for everyone that has been affected by Katrina.

We visited the Aquarium whilst in NOLA and this prompted me to look at the website to see if the animals at the aquarium and Audubon Zoo were safe. The zoo animals have all survived but the fish at the aquarium have not, in the most part. I was so pleased to see that Spots, the white alligator and the penguins and sea otters were all safe.

I've tried to donate to the zoo, but alas it's not possible from the UK. Thanks for the info. on Noahs Wish, I will pass this to friends, who like myself are so concerned.

http://www.aza.org/Newsroom/hurricaneupdate/

MzPossum,

Thanks for the CAAWS info. My husband works at Channel 2 and I'll make sure that they have this contact.

Hold tight!

I have seen interviews with Jack Hanna several times regarding the zoo animals as well as pets. These animals from the zoo are going to have to be relocated or they will NOT survive and I'm hoping that some of the major zoos in the country are working on this.

Crefloors: That's terrible news regarding the zoo animals. Like you, I hope zoos across America and indeed the world are working hard on relocating these poor innocent animals.

Report on our local news this morning is that they will allow people's pets to also be rescued along with their owners as an incentive to get people to evacuate. Finally!

I donated to the Houston SPCA; they are getting many of Louisiana's animals. I only donate to animal charities myself. After every major event, humans get billions and animals not one cent of public money. My taxes are used to help people anyway and my first love is animals.

I look at animals as amazing creatures that we need to protect, not use and abuse for our own needs. Being on the top of the food chain doesn't mean that you can do what you wish with every species below.

I don't know why people weren't allowed to take their pets; they were already traumatized enough, especially the children. I wouldn't abandon my companion animals; I couldn't think of them dying a slow and painful death on their own. Many people thought they'd go back home in a few days at first, so they must be devastated now to realize what their pets are going through.

It's wonderful to see all of the donations and volunteers helping the world's most vunerable creatures. If I lived near the area, I would find it an honor to help the animals.

I saw two horses on the news last night and one of them was drinking that water!! What a mess this all is. I'm not watching any of it today or listening to any of it today..I've had enough for awhile I think.

Hi crefloors, I haven't turned on the TV today and do not plan to this evening. I need a break too. A lot of people I know are feeling the same way. Take good care of yourself!

If you live in North Carolina and would like to help pets displaced by Katrina here is some information for you. Please pass it on to others who might also be interested. Thanks.

From: Mollie Rasor [email protected]
To: NCVMA2
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 3:30 PM
Subject: Katrina Rescue Efforts


In anticipation of rescued animals coming into North Carolina, we are looking for volunteers to foster/adopt. The information is sketchy right now, but we are trying to get a preliminary list of volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please complete the information below:


Name

Address
Phone #

Fax #

Cell #
Email
Type of animals you can accept (ex. medium dog)
Number of animals you can accept

For up-to-date information check our website - www.ncvma.org.

Thank you!

Mollie Rasor Executive Director North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association 1611 Jones Franklin Rd., #108 Raleigh, NC 27606 919-851-5850/Fax 919-851-5859 Toll-free 800-446-2862 [email protected]

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In this day and age, I am outraged that people, citizens of the United States of America, where every hard earned dollar is Taxed, cannot take their 4 legged, hairy animal with them to safety. Yes that's right, SAFETY! How dare you make these pets sit and wonder themselves in swaller? That is heartbreaken. These pets can not speak for themselves, it's up to their pet owner to think logical and take care of them, many of which did not head the advice of our Commander and Chief. This is a very sad day in history.

What are we to do if something on a more major scale would ever happen? I am heading for the hills!!!

Thanks Uncle Sam!

The SF Chronical reported today a lot of our four legged friends were brought to SF...50 Sunday and 1,000 due today. How sad for our little friends and their providers that they have been seperated. A trauma for all of them.

Welcome to the forum karen_is_outraged. Hope they have internet connection for you up in the hills.

There was a heartwarming story yesterday about a Texas millionaire and his wife, who chartered a plane and flew some 80 dogs out of LA to Texas. Some were in crates but a lot were free to roam the plane and bark lol.
I am seeing more stories about people being allowed to bring their pets with them when they are rescued or evacuated also..

I'm all about pets too but *Karen* (is outraged) people do (or did) have to come first.
Yes, the area is full of squalor (is that what you meant to say Karen?) and it is indeed heartbreaking.

Scarlet I saw that report and it brought tears to my eyes.
Lets hope more can be saved that way.