Hurricane

As everyone is aware, there was the horrible and destructive hurricane that ravaged the gulf coast. As important it is to help everyone affected, it is easy to overlook the many pets and animals that are also victims of this disaster. Here are some links to help out:

• NSALA Hurricane Rescue Mission
• Louisiana SPCA
• Petsmart Charities
• Preparing pets for natural disasters
• Humane Society of the U.S.
• ASPCA Relief Efforts
• Houston SPCA – adopt a pet!
• Katrina Pets Lost & Found
• Petfinder Disaster Response

Tsunami

The Asian Tsunamis that occurred have had devastating effects on the people and land. We should also think about the animals too though. Orangutans only live on Borneo and Sumatra, and Sumatra was the worst hit. Orangutans are extremely endangered, and think about what the tsunamis could have done to their populations. More people died on Sumatra than there are orangutans. Let’s just hope orangutans aren’t extinct now. However, I did read this article about how animals may have sensed the tsunami before it came. Check it out.