Hurricane Katrina Update

In addition to the Humane Society and Noah's Wish, here are some other organizations working on rescuing pets and animals in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina:

• Peace, Love and Pets
This Bay Area group has put out a call for supplies that they will take down to the New Orleans area next week. They have a list of needed items, as well as locations for drop-offs, at their website. They'll be taking donations through Friday, September 16, but you should call ahead to the donation location before you bring things there just to confirm.

• The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
The LSU Veterinary School is not only rescuing animals, but housing them as well in the Parker Coliseum. Currently, they have over 1,100 pets, with more coming in every day. You can make a donation here, and if you're in the Louisiana Area, you can volunteer at the Coliseum here.

• The American Humane Association
The AHA (different from the Humane Society) is also running a makeshift shelter at the Lamar-Dixon Convention Center in Gonzales, LA.

Also, Petco, which is not a place I normally frequent, is offering to "round up" sales with proceeds going to Hurricane Relief. Pet Food Express in the Bay Area is also soliciting donations.

Please help if you can!