Hurricane Katrina Emergency Animal Shelters and Support

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There are many organization in need during this emergency caused by Hurricane Katrina, please help via a a donation or your time to those in need. Support a trusted organization like the Red Cross the ASPCA (and local animal organizations listed) to help the relief effort for the surviors that were affected and need your support. Here is an update on the organizations helping the forgotten pets during the storm (we will keep our blog up to date with news on them):

ASPCA ( the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

Click here for the HURRICANE RELIEF effort

(New York, NY) September 3, 2005 -- Announced today that it has set up two databases to help in the aid and recovery of animals affected by Hurricane Katrina.

To help aid the people affected by Hurricane Katrina, the ASPCA has set up two databases, the first to help families find their lost pets. In order to register your pet, please send your contact information and a description of the pet including name and breed to disaster@aspca.org or register via telephone at (212)876-7700, ext 4700. Pictures of lost pets are unable to be accepted at this time.

The second database is for people who would like to volunteer with the animal relief efforts. Please register via email at disaster@aspca.org or via telephone at (212) 876-7700, ext 4700. Leave your contact information and special skills you possess to help with animal relief.

Mississippi Animal Refuge League (MARL)
Gulfport HSUS Animal Relief Efforts (more)
Houston ASPCA helps more than 600 lost pets from hurrican Katrina (more)

Hurricane Katrina Emergency Animal Shelters at LSU Vet Med Centers

Click [link] for specifics relating to the
pet shelter established at Louisiana State University by the Louisiana
Veterinary Medical Association.
Information and telephone numbers are listed. The website is updated daily
for the relay of accurate information.
Other shelters are in Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, and Shreveport.

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