Katrina
One Year Later
of this disaster. So far, they've raised over $1 million in disaster relief funds for animals affected by Hurricane
Katrina, mainly through donations by people like you. In addition, the ASPCA has set up two databases to
help animals affected by Hurricane Katrina: one to help owners find lost pets and another for people who
would like to volunteer with the animal relief efforts.
and neglect. They have been on the front lines of disaster rescue and relief since World War I, and their
response to Hurricane Katrina is no different. They deployed specially trained Animal Emergency Services
volunteers to the most devastated areas the day after Katrina made land fall, and their teams have rescued
hundreds of animals, reuniting many of them with distraught families. Your generous donations are enabling
American Humane's work to continue on behalf of those families who have become separated from their
beloved companions, and they will be there as long as the need exists.
other assistance to search-and-rescue animals and their handlers, veterinary units providing support to these
teams and nonprofit animal shelters providing care for companion animals orphaned or displaced as a result
of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina.
teams are composed of highly trained veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support personnel, and are
currently deployed in the areas affected by hurricane Katrina. Your donation to the AVMF will support the
VMAT volunteers in their care and treatment of search-and-rescue animals, as well as domestic and wild
animals that have been hurt or endangered by Hurricane Katrina. For more information about how you can
Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society has set up a hurricane relief fund for the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The organization is playing a crucial role in coordinating animal rescue work in areas devastated by the storm
as cleanup efforts begin along the
Gulf
Coast
.
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue is focused on feeding the animal survivors of Hurricane Katrina, who are in danger of starving.
The organization manufactures its own dry dog and cat food, which it is sending by the truckload to areas where
survivors have been evacuated. The food will be distributed to animals by disaster relief workers already giving
out human food.
Houston SPCA
The Houston SPCA has received more than 900 animal victims of Hurricane Katrina. They opened their doors
to 263 canines and felines from the Louisiana SPCA before the storm hit and have now accepted animals from
evacuees at the Houston Astrodome, Reliant Arena and
George
R.
Brown
Convention Center
. They anticipate
hundreds if not thousands more in the coming days and weeks. Monetary donations are needed to help them
care for the hundreds of extra animals in their shelter now and those they will be taking in and caring for in the
coming weeks and months.
was one of the first groups on the scene after Hurricane Katrina struck the
Gulf
Coast
. Their highly trained Disaster
Animal Response Teams have been in
New Orleans
and
Mississippi
coordinating a multi-state animal rescue and
recovery effort since the early days of the disaster. The HSUS relies on your donations for its entire animal relief effort.
emergency campaign to fund their rescue efforts in the
Gulf
Coast
. They are working closely with the United
Animal Nations' Emergency Animal Rescue Service and Code 3 Associates to help save animals trapped by
floodwaters in
New Orleans
.
The Louisiana SPCA
The Louisiana SPCA was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina, but their dedication to the animals under their care has
never wavered. They are working hard to save as many animals as possible, but can't continue to do so without
your donations.
animals affected by Hurricane Katrina. Their informational Web site is one of the first places to visit if you're a
Gulf
Noah's Wish
Noah's Wish has set up a Disaster Animal Shelter in
Slidell
,
La.
, in conjunction with Slidell Animal Control to care for animals in and around
New Orleans
harmed by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. They are accepting supplies and equipment as well as cash donations to keep things running smoothly in this desperate hour.
North Shore Animal League America
The main focus of the North Shore Animal League
America
and their Emergency Response Team is to help alleviate overcrowding at animal shelters where hurricane victims are boarding their pets. Homeless pets at these shelters are being transported to the league to make room for animals belonging to those staying at nearby public evacuation centers. The success of their mission depends on your donations.
Petfinder.com
Petfinder has set up their own hurricane relief fund to benefit shelters and animal placement groups affected by Hurricane Katrina. In addition, they've set up a Hurricane Katrina Animal Welfare Resource Page, which has information on animal shelters, hot lines and rescue efforts. While you're there, you can adopt a pet of your own, perhaps one affected by Hurricane Katrina.
United Animal Nations (UAN)
UAN and their Emergency Animal Rescue Service are at the center of the relief efforts in the
Gulf
Coast
. In
addition to important shelter management services, they have offered thousands of dollars worth of supplies and equipment and hundreds of foster homes for animals that need temporary or permanent care. UAN is also helping hurricane victims who need assistance with caring for or boarding their pets.
Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL)
The WARL's Shelter Animal Relief Effort is focused on helping overcrowded shelters in the Gulf Coast region manage the stray and abandoned animals that have been flooding in during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Many of these animals are being transported back to WARL's privately funded shelter in
Washington
,
D.C.
In addition, the WARL's veterinary staff is tending to injured animals at the scene of the disaster.
