Help Katrina Animal Rescue

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for the Humane Society of the United States.
I realize I am posting a lot on this topic, please do realize that I am as concerned for the people who have lost, well, everything as I am for their pets. For a pet owner, losing a pet can be as traumatic as losing a member of the family. This is from a post on Craig's list:

Of all the things we left, Sammy is the only thing that really matters. We are hopeful that she is still there, oblivious to what is going on outside. The guilt of leaving her and the thought of her there without food or water is overwhelming on top of everything else. We have already contacted and registered with most of the rescue organizations that we are aware of. We are hopeful that one of them will be able to save Sammy.

So yeah, I'm going to keep pressing on pet rescue efforts. These people are grieving and while I can sympathize about the other losses they have suffered, it is limited by a fortunate lack of similar experience. What I can and do share is the pain of losing a pet, and so I act on it.

Please, whatever your charitable inclinations are, do not make the mistake of believing that in a month or two the need for your help will be over. People need to start lives all over. The number of displaced people is vast, as is the number of displaced animals.
The need for assistance will continue for quite some time.

If you are looking for other ways to help, consider holding a fund raiser in your community.
There are many animal rescue and welfare organizations you can donate to, including your own local no kill shelters since animal welfare groups and shelters across the country will be dealing with overflow from this disaster for months to come.