The destruction hurricane Katrina brought to the Gulf Coast of our country is heartbreaking. The magnitude of the suffering is difficult to comprehend so it is the small scenes that can wrench so deeply. I couldn't sleep last night with the TV news image repeating in my mind of a tiny little dog tossed to the side of a highway by a policeman as her devastated owner was put on an evacuation bus. Perhaps many wouldn't consider pets to be worth our thoughts with the suffering humanity is experiencing, but I think that for those who have lost everything including hope, the comfort of a pet would be a lifeline. My heart aches again each time I think of that poor little dog with the confused face and what her owner must be feeling. So, along with your prayers and donations to human relief efforts, remember our pets who depend on us for everything. Here are some relief organizations who are on the ground and making a difference:
North Shore Animal League America
The Humane Society of the United States
Noah's Wish
American Kennel Club Canine Relief Fund
Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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