Animals in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

All of the attention in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has been focused on the human tragedy. The animals, both pets and livestock, had been largely ignored by the media except when it had to do with people directly. Now we're hearing and seeing about all the dogs, cats, and other animals left behind to fend for themselves during and after the hurricane. Here are some of the stories and pictures, many of them heartbreaking:

"Katrina Evacuees Distraught..."
Photo Slideshow: "Animals and Hurricane Katrina"
Zoo Animals "Shocked but Alive..."

Above from Yahoo! News

Where to Send Your Monetary Donations

A lot of the SPCAs and Humane Societies across the U.S. are helping the shelters in the affected areas with personnel for rescue operations and offering shelter space. These organizations need donations for the effort.

The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Louisiana SPCA
North Shore Animal League America
Humane Society of the Palm Beaches
United Animal Nations

Above links from the East Bay SPCA

Houston SPCA - the city of Houston received thousands of human and animal evacuees and needs donations for the evacuated pets
ASPCA Disaster Relief
The Humane Society of the United States
SPCA of Texas - helping the Houston and Louisiana SPCAs
American Humane Society