Human and Animal Rescue Stories in NO! Bring Hankies...

[leftchick]

http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_disaster_relief



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On one of our first calls out today by boat, American Humane Team Leader Dick Green responded to a report of a 70-year-old man who was stranded in his home with his eight cats and two birds. The man resisted other relief groups' coaxing to evacuate because he could not bear to be separated from his special family.

Dick Green carefully examined each of the animals and found them to be in good health. The man, however, appeared too distraught and fragile to have to undergo the further activity of moving to a shelter without his beloved pets. Dick Green, recognizing the power of the relationship between humans and animals, worked to keep this bond intact. He ensured that the man and his companion animals were not at risk and had food and water, and left the family at peace and in safety.

Our Volunteers next responded to a call about a cat that had been stranded for weeks. Our Responders arrived on the scene, found the cat, and immediately contacted the cat's owner. The report from the field: She burst into tears when she heard the news.

One affected New Orleans resident Paul Baker had been stranded for 14 days with his three dogs and four cats. We got the call, got to Paul and his animals, and immediately helped. Paul sought comfort at a shelter, while we brought the pets to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center where they were given a vet check and examination. Deemed in good health, they were reunited with Paul at his home.


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[txindy]

1. Yay! Good news!

I love the stories that actually have happy endings. These past two weeks have really taken their toll emotionally and I cannot begin to imagine how happy these people must be to find their beloved animals again or to get help so that they may all remain together.

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[leftchick]

2. Think about the man with the animals for 14 days!

Amazing! And heartwarming. I needed to read these stories too.