disaster and emergency response for pets

I got some emails the other day on humane society efforts in New Orleans and got to thinking about the news about the man who would not leave his house and would rather die than to leave his dog behind. That really touched me. I wanted to get the word out on PetFinder.com's disaster and emergency response information. Not only to they provide links to helpful websites, but the best part is their Animal Emergency Response Network for pets left behind, pet parents looking for their pets, people seeking foster or temporary care for their pets, people seeking to volunteer and help foster a pet, and a place to report pets found.

They have helped 3,200 animal victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita reunite with their owners! Anything is possible and it can happen to anyone of us. It's comforting to know that organizations and people do care, and animals are an important part of our lives. I hope those who read this, if they have not done so already, will help by volunteering or making a contribution to these non-profit organizations, local animal rescues and humane societies.

And one last thing, hug your animal today and tell them how much you love them. They make our lives better.