Animal Disaster Rescue

Living in Central Florida during the Hurricane season is quite stressful. With the ravages of Tropical Storm Fay still impacting residents close to our area, we are still seeing flooded homes and neighborhoods which have been devastated. Hurricanes are unpredictable, and trying to be prepared for any eventuality can be difficult.

With the Hurricane Season is in full swing, and many forecasted storms on the way, weather forecasters are predicting a highly active season. It goes without saying that many of our beloved animals will be at the mercy of Mother Nature's wrath. This is the time that animal lovers all over the country need to take action. We need to help vulnerable animals find safety and protection, both those who are lucky enough to have human companions watching out for them, and those unfortunate ones who will be in desperate need of care.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, the American Humane's Red Star animal Emergency Services jumped in to perform their much-needed services. The Team is working night and day to assist animals impacted by the furious storm.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has asked the American Humane, working side by side with the International Fund for Animals (IFAW) to continue the tireless work to provide search-and-rescue teams stationed in Baton Rouge, La. to locate and assist any animals who may be trapped, injured or abandoned during the storm. Their highly trained team act swiftly to help these animals.

The "Mega Shelter" in Shreveport has been a huge success. Over 1,000 animals, evacuated with their families were provided shelter. The shelter was set up by a team comprised of the IFAW, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Noah's Wish and the Humane Society of the United States.

Concerned donors made most of the work possible. Through these donations, each and every rescued animal received at the shelter, was comfortably and safely housed.

The American Humane Society is asking people who want to help, to donate funds at this time, so not only their vital work in Louisiana may continue, but also to be prepared for the storms on the way. Hurricane Hanna, Ike and Josephine are wending their way toward the United States now, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued their estimation for a season, which will likely be "above normal"

Read more about the incredible work these organizations, working in tandem have accomplished, by visiting www.americanhumane.org.

If you are interested in helping, take action and visit: http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_disaster_relief

Have you experienced the ravages of a powerful Hurricane, which affected your family and your beloved pets? Please tell us about it by leaving a comment.