Reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer
When people ask you how many there are in your family,
your answer will depend on the kinds of “kids” you have
in your household.
You’ll count yourself and a spouse or significant other,
of course. You’ll add in the human kids, if any. And, if
you’re a puppy parent or you’re owned by a cat, a horse,
a gerbil, or an iguana, you’ll naturally consider the four-
footed children as members of your family.
It’s no secret that Americans love their pets. So what
happens when disaster strikes and hum-ans are forced
to leave those pets behind?
When people ask you how many there are in your family,
your answer will depend on the kinds of “kids” you have
in your household.
You’ll count yourself and a spouse or significant other,
of course. You’ll add in the human kids, if any. And, if
you’re a puppy parent or you’re owned by a cat, a horse,
a gerbil, or an iguana, you’ll naturally consider the four-
footed children as members of your family.
It’s no secret that Americans love their pets. So what
happens when disaster strikes and hum-ans are forced
to leave those pets behind?
Read the new book Rescued by Allen & Linda Anderson, and you’ll find out.
A little over a year ago, when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, the news was filled
with footage of people being whisked to safety by helicopters and boats. What many
Americans didn’t know is that when imminent disaster became apparent, many animal
rescue groups rushed from all over the country to the New Orleans area to help find and
save four-footed family members.
As hours stretched into days, volunteers and organizations slogged through toxic water,
contaminated sludge and broken buildings to find pets that, because of the danger and
confusion, were left behind. They pulled half-starved dogs and terrified near-feral cats
from front porches, attics, and roofs where the animals were waiting for their owners.
They rescued snakes, cattle, chickens, horses and zoo animals. And that was only half
the job.
After the animals were brought to safety, they were evaluated by veterinarians and
treated, if needed. Volunteers offered foster homes and many tried to relocate the
animals’ human companions. Yet, despite attempts to track down owners via rabies
tags, addresses and other physical descriptions, a mere estimated 15% of all pets
rescued from the Katrina aftermath were reunited with their original owners.
So what can be done to protect your pet in the event of a disaster? In their final chapters,
the Andersons offer suggestions and tips from people who’ve “been there,” working at
the core of animal rescue missions.
Do you dig a dog? Cater to a cat? Do you hug your horse? Then you’re going to want to
paws what-ever you’re doing and get this book! Authors Allen & Linda Anderson write
about reunions, brave rescues and yes, they tell about some of the frustration, red-tape,
and failures that rescue workers have seen.
Some of the stories are going to make you smile. Others will bring tears to your eyes.
After you’re done reading the very valuable hints and the heartfelt stories, be sure to go
back and look at the section in the middle of the book with the color photos. Only the
hardest hearts will fail to be moved by the picture of the soldier checking on a tiny little
bird in a cage.
Adopt your very own copy of this book, then gather your family (two-footed and four-footed)
and be sure you’re prepared for a cat-astrophe, doggone it. If you’re a pet parent,
Rescued is worth begging for.
A little over a year ago, when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, the news was filled
with footage of people being whisked to safety by helicopters and boats. What many
Americans didn’t know is that when imminent disaster became apparent, many animal
rescue groups rushed from all over the country to the New Orleans area to help find and
save four-footed family members.
As hours stretched into days, volunteers and organizations slogged through toxic water,
contaminated sludge and broken buildings to find pets that, because of the danger and
confusion, were left behind. They pulled half-starved dogs and terrified near-feral cats
from front porches, attics, and roofs where the animals were waiting for their owners.
They rescued snakes, cattle, chickens, horses and zoo animals. And that was only half
the job.
After the animals were brought to safety, they were evaluated by veterinarians and
treated, if needed. Volunteers offered foster homes and many tried to relocate the
animals’ human companions. Yet, despite attempts to track down owners via rabies
tags, addresses and other physical descriptions, a mere estimated 15% of all pets
rescued from the Katrina aftermath were reunited with their original owners.
So what can be done to protect your pet in the event of a disaster? In their final chapters,
the Andersons offer suggestions and tips from people who’ve “been there,” working at
the core of animal rescue missions.
Do you dig a dog? Cater to a cat? Do you hug your horse? Then you’re going to want to
paws what-ever you’re doing and get this book! Authors Allen & Linda Anderson write
about reunions, brave rescues and yes, they tell about some of the frustration, red-tape,
and failures that rescue workers have seen.
Some of the stories are going to make you smile. Others will bring tears to your eyes.
After you’re done reading the very valuable hints and the heartfelt stories, be sure to go
back and look at the section in the middle of the book with the color photos. Only the
hardest hearts will fail to be moved by the picture of the soldier checking on a tiny little
bird in a cage.
Adopt your very own copy of this book, then gather your family (two-footed and four-footed)
and be sure you’re prepared for a cat-astrophe, doggone it. If you’re a pet parent,
Rescued is worth begging for.
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