Archive for September, 2005

Animals left homeless by Katrina brought here

Galway Independent

Galway Independent“People are distraught at losing their cherished pets, and it is interesting to note a change in tactic with the latest hurricane - the authorities allowed people to bring their pets with them when being rescued,” she added….”

WESH.com - News - Nearly 70 Animals Rescued From Home

Lost in Katrina, dolphins ‘flipping’ to be found - Hurricanes’ Archive Section - MSNBC.com

Lost in Katrina, Dolphins ‘Flipping’ to be Found - MSNBC.com“In an “unheard of” rescue operation, eight dolphins that were swept out of their oceanarium by Hurricane Katrina have been rediscovered hundreds of yards out at sea where trainers are tracking, feeding and caring for them…”

ASPCA: Hurricane Relief: Rescue Diary

ASPCA: Hurricane Relief: Rescue Diary“LOUISIANA WEATHERS ANOTHER STORM
While attention shifted to Hurricane Rita and some animal relief teams were sent to Texas, those in Louisiana battened down the hatches to weather another storm. At Lamar-Dixon, skeleton crews, torrential rain, mud “everywhere” and winds surpassing 50 mph added new challenges. The ASPCA rescue and relief teams continued to care for animals despite daunting circumstances…”