I flew in a Coast Guard helo during Katrina. I personally hoisted 3 dogs and their owners. It was not a problem from our point of view as long as the owners had a leash. I wish I could have rescued more...
Sort of off topic, but can I just say a very belated "thank you" to you and the rest of the Guard for the amazing job you did after Katrina! The rest of the government should have followed your example. And thank you for taking pets!
Although this is possibly old news I have just become aware of this (I am from the uk) does anyone know what the situation is now (as at mid July 2007)
There are still thousands of dogs and cats homeless - both roaming the city and being cared for in makeshift shelters by local rescue groups who can really use our help. Two such groups - not to exclude many others that have worked very hard - are SAF (Southern Animal Foundation) and Best Friends ( a nationally known rescue organization). Please contact them if you want ot know more or contribute. And hurricane season is here again so we'll see ehat happens .....
Thanks for the info I don't think it could happen in the uk or the prime minister would probably have to resign. I visted both sites and didn't see anything about this on their home page so will donate something to our rspca and go on an induction course to do become a dog walker for our local rescue centre. We have a rescue dog and we love him so much, it hurts me to think other dogs are in desparate sitautions. Incidentally I couldn't see my original message it appears to have been deleted?
the owners were forced by gun point to leave their animals behind. i hold the government responsible. how could they do such a thoughtless, cruel thing? those animals didn't have a chance! Shame on those who allowed these animals to be left behind...what a cruel way to die. Some animals were shot shortly after their owners evacuated...what is the point of that!?! read the story:go to abc dot go dot com slash TheLaw slash story?id=3265151&page=1
That's horrible. They held a person to gun point? How could they be willing to shoot a person just because they won't abandon their pets? And why would they shoot the animals themselves? Seemed to me like a pathetic attempt to "help" people without making any effort...
Every time I watch this, I cry. Cant help it. BUT I bought a shirt, and you should too. If ya cant get out and help you might as well help by giving orginizations some money, people that work to save them deserve a HUGE paycheck!
the purpose of the film is not to place blame on owners, but to raise awareness, on a personal and community and government level, of the need to be able to evacuate WITH your pets.
almost made me cry? Dang, I am in full tears. And to think I stupidly chickened out going down after planning a week off 3 different times to go and help these poor animals. I am a full believer, I will not leave anywhere without my pets. I will die if they die. Thank you for this touching Video, and reminder just how precious our pets are.
Have an evacuation plan for you and your pets even if you live in an area that gets no storms. Chemical spills, wildfires, terrorist attack, etc. can all force a mass evacuation and you and your pets will be at the mercy of the government officials that run the relocation. Everyone thought that they would be able to come back in a few days. Write to your congressmen to get bills passed to allow pets in shelters. Many people died rather than leave their pets.
What a wonderful Video!! Great Job. Im from New Orleans and I was here. I stayed 9-days in N.O. after the storm because I refused to leave my 2-cats. I finally got air-lifted out with my cats, I was one of the lucky ones...
I live on the outskirts of New Orleans. I took my dog & 4 cats when I left. I know people who left their pets and were just heart-broken and worried the whole time. Thank God theirs were O.K.. They said never again. They thought they would only be gone 3 days, it turned into 2 weeks. They left lots&lots of food and water.So many didn't however.So Sad...
Many people did die because they would not leave their pets. They knew that the pets were not allowed in the shelters and they had no way to get to a hotel. They drowned with their pets rather than leave them to an uncertain fate. And many many more survived the storm with their pets, only to be forced at gunpoint to evacuate and leave their pets to a horrible fate. PLEASE have an evacuation plan for you and your pets
the fact that you couldnt take basically your brother/sister/daughter/son or family member makes me wanna vomit. i go they go they stay i stay i will never leave the side of my faithfull companion, as wouln't they
it was terrible that week, There were men on the road wiht guns telling people that where they were going they couldn't bring their animals, those animals were all loved, its hooribel that they weren't able to take their pets with them
5 stars and we were able to see all of this poorness at german tv - it makes us so sad - wish all the pets good luck and i am sure i had never leave my pet!!
I evacuated due to Hurricane Rita. Me, my child, 5 guinea pigs, my cat, some clothes, snacks and water for all were all in my car for 12½ hours. I'd have slept in the car, if necessary, to keep them with me. Since then, I've become a certified veterinary first responder with a rescue organization. I'm glad the plight of pets in disasters is being addressed, but am so sorry it took all the suffering of Katrina to get it done.
I'm a medic in MS & had to stay with police & fire dept. My family & pets evac'd to FL & made it to IN for an extended stay. I'll take to the grave with me memories of climbing through debris-blocked houses only to find people who stayed with pets clutched in their arms. They didn't have a chance. Storm surge here was 33ft in some areas. A year later, we have one pet-friendly shelter, but it's not enough. Please plan to go north with your pet, somehow. This could happen again any day.
It is a crime what has happened to my beloved New Orleans and all the people and pets who lived there. It could happen at ANYTIME to another city in the US and does anyone really believe that they would be treated the way we were?
I am so glad people are realizing we need rights for our pets too.
again...thank you not only from me but from my dog and two cats that are new orleans ex-pats.
I hate those stupid people who wont let them take there pets or at least one or whatever they can have on there lap!! Poor doggies!! *tear* I could never leave my baby!
Excellent true video. I was one who couldn't sleep til I got there, then couldn't sleep because I'd been there, and kept going back. If only people could all see this video and help empty the shelters and find homes or help with reunions that are still going on.
My lab came from Hurricane katrina. My mother brought her home when she went down to help family. She was just a few weeks old.
dasvirusdeslebens 4 years ago
I flew in a Coast Guard helo during Katrina. I personally hoisted 3 dogs and their owners. It was not a problem from our point of view as long as the owners had a leash. I wish I could have rescued more...
eganair 4 years ago
Sort of off topic, but can I just say a very belated "thank you" to you and the rest of the Guard for the amazing job you did after Katrina! The rest of the government should have followed your example. And thank you for taking pets!
nevar23 4 years ago
Although this is possibly old news I have just become aware of this (I am from the uk) does anyone know what the situation is now (as at mid July 2007)
stevetodd1 4 years ago
There are still thousands of dogs and cats homeless - both roaming the city and being cared for in makeshift shelters by local rescue groups who can really use our help. Two such groups - not to exclude many others that have worked very hard - are SAF (Southern Animal Foundation) and Best Friends ( a nationally known rescue organization). Please contact them if you want ot know more or contribute. And hurricane season is here again so we'll see ehat happens .....
3dogkrew 4 years ago
Thanks for the info I don't think it could happen in the uk or the prime minister would probably have to resign. I visted both sites and didn't see anything about this on their home page so will donate something to our rspca and go on an induction course to do become a dog walker for our local rescue centre. We have a rescue dog and we love him so much, it hurts me to think other dogs are in desparate sitautions. Incidentally I couldn't see my original message it appears to have been deleted?
stevetodd1 4 years ago
i hope the guards who said those things at 38 seconds BURN IN HELL!!!!!!!
Greekchxx 4 years ago
Thank you very much
elvira2262 4 years ago
Buy a shirt! Support the people that went out of their way to save these animals!
kparker410 4 years ago
i fucking love his video!! AMEN!!
creamurjeans 4 years ago
i cant blame the owners but no matter what i wuld still take mi pet sum how shes not very big so i culd put her in sumthing
meboobrat 4 years ago
For the law enforcement who did not allow people to take their pets during this hurricane, all I can say to you is that you will rot in HELL!
milton456 4 years ago
the owners were forced by gun point to leave their animals behind. i hold the government responsible. how could they do such a thoughtless, cruel thing? those animals didn't have a chance! Shame on those who allowed these animals to be left behind...what a cruel way to die. Some animals were shot shortly after their owners evacuated...what is the point of that!?! read the story:go to abc dot go dot com slash TheLaw slash story?id=3265151&page=1
iheartspain 4 years ago
They will get theirs, dont worry. The only problem is, we wont get to see or hear about it. But they will get their karma.
kparker410 4 years ago
That's horrible. They held a person to gun point? How could they be willing to shoot a person just because they won't abandon their pets? And why would they shoot the animals themselves? Seemed to me like a pathetic attempt to "help" people without making any effort...
NamiAquatique 4 years ago
Every time I watch this, I cry. Cant help it. BUT I bought a shirt, and you should too. If ya cant get out and help you might as well help by giving orginizations some money, people that work to save them deserve a HUGE paycheck!
kparker410 4 years ago
i do not hold the owners of these animals responsible. people have to make drastic choices in times of terror. you can not hate them!
enutnerual 4 years ago
the purpose of the film is not to place blame on owners, but to raise awareness, on a personal and community and government level, of the need to be able to evacuate WITH your pets.
3dogkrew 4 years ago
I think it's awful that those poor defenseless animals were forced to be left behind...it's travesty and sick!! I could cry. It's terrible.
CanadianPeamealBacon 4 years ago
lol made yall cry, i lost my house and all of my pets cuz i couldt take em when i got back to my city my pets where all dead.i was so sad
NOLAgrandAM 4 years ago
gosh! i hate people who don't understand how you can love an animal like a sister or a brother.
gorillazman57 4 years ago
its a crying shame
Jimperneedles 5 years ago
almost made me cry? Dang, I am in full tears. And to think I stupidly chickened out going down after planning a week off 3 different times to go and help these poor animals. I am a full believer, I will not leave anywhere without my pets. I will die if they die. Thank you for this touching Video, and reminder just how precious our pets are.
Jckojcko 5 years ago
I still don't get why the pets weren't allowed to evacuate as well?
KiwiConure 5 years ago
omg that made me cry, that is so sad
babyphat2036 5 years ago
how can i help ?
Contradiction11 5 years ago
this almost made me cry! I love it, it's so sad they were like this.. :(
funnybanana 5 years ago
As of right now are there still homeless dogs running around NO?
DevonV 5 years ago
The people who rescued these dogs are just angels. But, there's not even a question as to what happens to our 2 Shih Tzu if we have to evacuate.
Sweetbug74 5 years ago
I will be damned before I abandon my cats.
McKavian 5 years ago
god im crying
how could they make them leave there pets?
i could never!!!!
tammyrammy 5 years ago
Have an evacuation plan for you and your pets even if you live in an area that gets no storms. Chemical spills, wildfires, terrorist attack, etc. can all force a mass evacuation and you and your pets will be at the mercy of the government officials that run the relocation. Everyone thought that they would be able to come back in a few days. Write to your congressmen to get bills passed to allow pets in shelters. Many people died rather than leave their pets.
Pyromomma 5 years ago
This was a GREAT video! I think everyone should email this to as many people as they can!
If this happened once - you know its going to happen again! We must not let this happen again.
Cassie4486 5 years ago
Nice work! Nice Job!
roccod 5 years ago
What a wonderful Video!! Great Job. Im from New Orleans and I was here. I stayed 9-days in N.O. after the storm because I refused to leave my 2-cats. I finally got air-lifted out with my cats, I was one of the lucky ones...
ILuvBambi 5 years ago
I live on the outskirts of New Orleans. I took my dog & 4 cats when I left. I know people who left their pets and were just heart-broken and worried the whole time. Thank God theirs were O.K.. They said never again. They thought they would only be gone 3 days, it turned into 2 weeks. They left lots&lots of food and water.So many didn't however.So Sad...
kikiidoggie 5 years ago
i woud rater die than leave my animals they once saved my life and i woud risk mine to save them
Dogzngunz 5 years ago
Many people did die because they would not leave their pets. They knew that the pets were not allowed in the shelters and they had no way to get to a hotel. They drowned with their pets rather than leave them to an uncertain fate. And many many more survived the storm with their pets, only to be forced at gunpoint to evacuate and leave their pets to a horrible fate. PLEASE have an evacuation plan for you and your pets
Pyromomma 5 years ago
the fact that you couldnt take basically your brother/sister/daughter/son or family member makes me wanna vomit. i go they go they stay i stay i will never leave the side of my faithfull companion, as wouln't they
dapimp11034 5 years ago
it was terrible that week, There were men on the road wiht guns telling people that where they were going they couldn't bring their animals, those animals were all loved, its hooribel that they weren't able to take their pets with them
xoxoloveroxox 5 years ago
Thank you for posting this. I'm going to the web site right now!
rhipeedeeber 5 years ago
5 stars and we were able to see all of this poorness at german tv - it makes us so sad - wish all the pets good luck and i am sure i had never leave my pet!!
Gibsylou 5 years ago
fuck the new orleans goverment, couldnt do shit, thats right you failed miserably it was the people that united and survived
mhsballer23 5 years ago
I evacuated due to Hurricane Rita. Me, my child, 5 guinea pigs, my cat, some clothes, snacks and water for all were all in my car for 12½ hours. I'd have slept in the car, if necessary, to keep them with me. Since then, I've become a certified veterinary first responder with a rescue organization. I'm glad the plight of pets in disasters is being addressed, but am so sorry it took all the suffering of Katrina to get it done.
Mominator 5 years ago
I'm a medic in MS & had to stay with police & fire dept. My family & pets evac'd to FL & made it to IN for an extended stay. I'll take to the grave with me memories of climbing through debris-blocked houses only to find people who stayed with pets clutched in their arms. They didn't have a chance. Storm surge here was 33ft in some areas. A year later, we have one pet-friendly shelter, but it's not enough. Please plan to go north with your pet, somehow. This could happen again any day.
jenicasper 5 years ago
It is a crime what has happened to my beloved New Orleans and all the people and pets who lived there. It could happen at ANYTIME to another city in the US and does anyone really believe that they would be treated the way we were?
I am so glad people are realizing we need rights for our pets too.
again...thank you not only from me but from my dog and two cats that are new orleans ex-pats.
gabriellegg 5 years ago
I hope it is okay I embedded this on my myspace page as i think it is so important for people to see....
Thank you so much for this...
- G
gabriellegg 5 years ago
Thank you as a new orleanian I appreciate this so much....
gabriellegg 5 years ago
excellent PSA. thanks for the tribute to katrina's forgotten victims...
rchristophe 5 years ago
there are good people in this wrld left
albabot 5 years ago
I hate those stupid people who wont let them take there pets or at least one or whatever they can have on there lap!! Poor doggies!! *tear* I could never leave my baby!
http://dogzrus-kennelz.piczo.com
savedogz 5 years ago
man i love animals and i can not see this!
zoidberg62 5 years ago
my goodness was that sad~!! 5 fuckin stars
deneice 5 years ago
Excellent true video. I was one who couldn't sleep til I got there, then couldn't sleep because I'd been there, and kept going back. If only people could all see this video and help empty the shelters and find homes or help with reunions that are still going on.
beeleevitonly 5 years ago
i give it 5 stars...*sniff*
kiwi282005 5 years ago
Excellent. Four stars.
billtotolo 5 years ago