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Additional Web and Print Resources

Web Resources:

Humane Society of the United States
http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/disasters_press_room/archives/2005_disaster_response/hurricane_katrina/
Read all about the work of The HSUS’s Disaster Animal Response Teams in this unprecedented disaster..

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hurricane_diary
Read rescue diaries, get tips on pet emergency preparedness, and learn how to help care for animals displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
http://www.la-spca.org/katrina/home.htm
Read incredible stories from rescue volunteers, see rescues in the photo gallery, and find out how you can help.

Animal Rescue New Orleans
http://www.animalrescueneworleans.org
Join Jane Garrison and other volunteers in their continued rescue efforts.

Best Friends Animal Society
http://www.bestfriends.org/
Get the latest news on the rescue effort and find out about the ongoing need for rescuers.

Humane Society of Louisiana
http://www.humanela.org/
Find out how you can help Katrina’s animal victims through this local organization.

Veterinary Medical Assistant Teams (VMAT)
http://www.vmat.org/
VMAT provides veterinary medical treatment during disasters.

Audubon Zoo and Aquarium
http://www.auduboninstitute.org
Learn more about the zoo and aquarium.

Print Resources:

Anderson, Allen and Linda. RESCUED: SAVING ANIMALS FROM DISASTER. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2006.

Brown, D. M. HURRICANE KATRINA: THE FIRST SEVEN DAYS OF AMERICA’S WORST NATURAL DISASTER. New York: Lulu Press, 2005.

Crisp, Terry. EMERGENCY ANIMAL RESCUE STORIES: TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE DEDICATED TO SAVING ANIMALS FROM DISASTERS. New York: Prima, 2000.

Goodman, Susan. ANIMAL RESCUE: THE BEST JOB THERE IS. New York: Aladdin, 2001.

Moyer, Susan. HURRICANE KATRINA: STORIES OF RESCUE, RECOVERY AND REBUILDING IN THE EYE OF THE STORM. New York: Spotlight Press, 2005.

Time Magazine. TIME: HURRICANE KATRINA. New York: Time Inc., 2005.

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