Posted on 09/02/2005 8:30:43 AM PDT by Iluvlabs not libs
September 2, 2005 -- Thousands of abandoned pets are on the brink of drowning or dying of thirst as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and many more are feared dead, animal-rescue groups said yesterday. Despite very limited access to evacuated areas, rescue efforts have begun, with teams from FEMA, Noah's Wish and the Humane Society racing against time.
Many people who ended up in shelters were forced to leave their pets behind because the Red Cross and the Louisiana Superdome don't allow animals.
"I'm guessing we're going to have tens of thousands of animals affected," said Dick Green, manager of animal emergency services for the American Humane Association. "There are literally thousands of animals in New Orleans alone stuck in homes . . . going without water. They don't have food. Every day that goes on, the situation worsens."
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Ignore the morons on this thread. They aren't worth your time.
Sweetie,
There are those who just have cranky in their middle name :)
That is happening. It's called taxes.
Any recognition of the fact that maybe these organizations are better equipped to help animals?
A bit hysterical, I see. I can foresee circumstances where I would save my animals over some people. It's a decision I would have to live with.
I applaud the efforts of those rescuing pets. If I could be down there with them, I would be.
I found a post on a Yahoo Group about an animal rescue group in New Orleans that is operational now. But communications are so poor, that they're having trouble getting the word out that they are able to house pets. And they may not have any way of knowing about pets being confiscated as people board buses to Texas.
Bump.
ping, maybe ideas here for helping.
Tell ya what, jack, donate all you want, and more power too you.
However, I'll stand by my statement: If ONE human being dies because some moonbat saves a dog or cat instead of the human, they should be charged with murder.
Thanks, I needed a good laugh.
I would hardly equate taxes with the president announcing today that the sale of all luxury items in this country has been halted.
So, you don't support the draft? You don't support the police to have the power to commandeer your vehicle?
Stop thinking that this situation is an everyday occurence and start realizing that it is a human crisis of massive proportions that requires the conscripting of manpower and equipment to assist.
You're an absolute loon, mate. Get a grip.
Thanks. Given the complete a$$hatry displayed by the NO city government, I'm starting to get worried.
I understand that. We all understand that. No ONE who wants to help out in any way down there should be discouraged. The need is bigger than we've ever seen before.
There is a lot of anger all over this forum, toward other FReepers, toward anyone they can lash out at and blame for the suffering. If the images of human suffering are hard to take, finding this forum full of mean-spirited sniping is of absolutely no relief. Everyone is on edge, and I for one am tired of engaging people who are cruising the forum looking for someone to take their anger out on.
You see something that needs done? DO IT. Stop taking out your state of angst about this disaster on other FReepers.
I can't take credit for an idea that isn't mine. It's shhrubbery who thought about it that way.
Ah, the open-minded animal lover.
Repeat: I never criticized donating money.
Under what statute? And what jury would convict a person who did this?
You can offer your house for fostering or transporting an animal here:
http://savinglives.1-800-save-a-pet.com/site/Survey?SURVEY_ID=1260&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS
Bump.
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