[Hushpuppie]

I know right now we're all concerned with helping the human victims of this disaster but if anyone has a few extra dollars I know there must be hundreds of animals that need our help too. I'm a big animal lover and it breaks my heart to think about what they are going thru too. The Humane Society sends rescue groups into areas like this to find abandoned pets and animals.

http://www.hsus.org/

[Mama_Bear]

I'm a big animal lover and it breaks my heart to think about what they are going thru too. The Humane Society sends rescue groups into areas like this to find abandoned pets and animals.

Thanks, Hushpuppie, for the Humane Society link. This is a good reminder. I support the Humane Society and will be sending an extra donation to help with this tragedy. In cases like this, human suffering and need must take precedence and be addressed first, of course, but my heart breaks for those who have had to abandon their pets.

[Mama_Bear]

Hushpuppie, I couldn't get your link to the Humane Society to work, so I am posting it again...

The Humane Society Disaster Relief Fund

Here is a message from their donation page. If anyone has a few dollars they can donate, it will be put to good use.....

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, The HSUS has begun a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers in the disaster areas. Our highly trained Disaster Animal Response Teams are moving into Mississippi to begin a multi-state animal rescue and recovery effort. Our 38-foot Disaster Response Unit, along with other rescue vehicles affiliated with our teams, are fully stocked and on their way.

Our entire relief effort is funded by donations from people like you, and we desperately need your support. Please make an emergency contribution to our Disaster Relief Fund today! Your tax-deductible gift will be used exclusively for our disaster animal relief work.