Luky's Concerned, Too
Luky does a lot of deep thinking, for sure. He also contemplates some not so deep subjects. But this week he has been so concerned about the victims of Hurricane Katrina that every one of our conversations has touched on it somehow. I have not written about that, but our omission of those thoughts has not been out of lack of concern.
Actually, Luky has asked about the entire range of victims, including canine and other pets. He was conscious of the human disaster but he reminds me that most dogs (with notable present exception) are not prolific communicators and are not likely to get interviewed by news crews or have their pains, injuries and needs easily understood. His solution was to prompt me to include a number of shelter and rescue organizations in a post.
We do not pretend that the list below is the best, or anywhere near exhaustive. Anyone interested in more information should plug terms like "pet rescue" and "Katrina" into their favorite search engine and learn more. You might be surprised to find groups even local to you (e.g., see below the North Shore Animal League America based on Long Island) doing as much as possible for animal and pet rescues. Also, note that many breed groups and clubs have specific efforts to reinforce the overall impact.
So, here are links to a few of the big orgs and their immediate info on Katrina plans. (Note also, Luky prefers that I include info about the organization so that anyone who might not be familiar with them can do a little homework before cold-clicking.)
Petfinder - http://www.petfinder.org/disaster/
Petfinder is an on-line, searchable database of animals that need homes. It is also a directory of over 9,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Organizations maintain their own home pages and available pet database. Our mission: to use Internet technology and the resources it can generate to 1) increase public awareness of the availability of high-quality adoptable pets and to 2) increase the overall effectiveness of pet adoption programs across North America to the extent that the euthanasia of adoptable pets is eliminated.
North Shore Animal League America - NSALA - http://www.nsalamerica.org/
North Shore Animal League America is the world's largest no-kill pet rescue and adoption organization. We are a 501-c-3 not-for-profit, charitable corporation, not a private foundation. Port Washington, NY 11050 - 516-883-7575
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer
ASPCA - Hurricane Hotline - http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hurricane_hotline
The ASPCA mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.
United Animal Nations - http://www.uan.org/
The vision of United Animal Nations is to improve the lives of animals throughout the world by empowering our members, the public and the media with our action, commitment and ideas.
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) - https://secure.hsus.org/01/disaster_relief_fund_2005
From the HSUS "About" page: The human-animal bond is as old as human history. We cherish our animal companions for their unconditional affection and acceptance. We feel a thrill when we glimpse wild creatures in their natural habitat or in our own backyard. The Humane Society of the United States makes a difference in the lives of animals here at home and worldwide. The HSUS is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion. We seek a truly humane society in which animals are respected for their intrinsic value, and where the human-animal bond is strong.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) - http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx
Katrina Fund - https://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=141400&MSOURCE=NL10201DUS
From the outset, the founders of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, or IFAW, rejected the notion that the interests of humans and animals were separate. Instead they embraced the understanding that the fate and future of harp seals - and all other animals on Earth - are inextricably linked to our own.
Also, the Houston Chronicle reports that individuals and businesses are making the kinds of humane compromises and concessions that you might hope. This story was especially comforting to Luky, who knows how stressful it can be to find yourself in a strange place.
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/3330497
This note from me and Luky does almost nothing to ease the pain of the victims, but we both hope that this bit of information will aid anyone interested in taking further action.
Actually, Luky has asked about the entire range of victims, including canine and other pets. He was conscious of the human disaster but he reminds me that most dogs (with notable present exception) are not prolific communicators and are not likely to get interviewed by news crews or have their pains, injuries and needs easily understood. His solution was to prompt me to include a number of shelter and rescue organizations in a post.
We do not pretend that the list below is the best, or anywhere near exhaustive. Anyone interested in more information should plug terms like "pet rescue" and "Katrina" into their favorite search engine and learn more. You might be surprised to find groups even local to you (e.g., see below the North Shore Animal League America based on Long Island) doing as much as possible for animal and pet rescues. Also, note that many breed groups and clubs have specific efforts to reinforce the overall impact.
So, here are links to a few of the big orgs and their immediate info on Katrina plans. (Note also, Luky prefers that I include info about the organization so that anyone who might not be familiar with them can do a little homework before cold-clicking.)
Petfinder - http://www.petfinder.org/disaster/
Petfinder is an on-line, searchable database of animals that need homes. It is also a directory of over 9,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Organizations maintain their own home pages and available pet database. Our mission: to use Internet technology and the resources it can generate to 1) increase public awareness of the availability of high-quality adoptable pets and to 2) increase the overall effectiveness of pet adoption programs across North America to the extent that the euthanasia of adoptable pets is eliminated.
North Shore Animal League America - NSALA - http://www.nsalamerica.org/
North Shore Animal League America is the world's largest no-kill pet rescue and adoption organization. We are a 501-c-3 not-for-profit, charitable corporation, not a private foundation. Port Washington, NY 11050 - 516-883-7575
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer
ASPCA - Hurricane Hotline - http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hurricane_hotline
The ASPCA mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.
United Animal Nations - http://www.uan.org/
The vision of United Animal Nations is to improve the lives of animals throughout the world by empowering our members, the public and the media with our action, commitment and ideas.
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) - https://secure.hsus.org/01/disaster_relief_fund_2005
From the HSUS "About" page: The human-animal bond is as old as human history. We cherish our animal companions for their unconditional affection and acceptance. We feel a thrill when we glimpse wild creatures in their natural habitat or in our own backyard. The Humane Society of the United States makes a difference in the lives of animals here at home and worldwide. The HSUS is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion. We seek a truly humane society in which animals are respected for their intrinsic value, and where the human-animal bond is strong.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) - http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx
Katrina Fund - https://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=141400&MSOURCE=NL10201DUS
From the outset, the founders of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, or IFAW, rejected the notion that the interests of humans and animals were separate. Instead they embraced the understanding that the fate and future of harp seals - and all other animals on Earth - are inextricably linked to our own.
Also, the Houston Chronicle reports that individuals and businesses are making the kinds of humane compromises and concessions that you might hope. This story was especially comforting to Luky, who knows how stressful it can be to find yourself in a strange place.
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/3330497
This note from me and Luky does almost nothing to ease the pain of the victims, but we both hope that this bit of information will aid anyone interested in taking further action.
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