July 12, 2008
Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue
A tribute to Katrina Animal Rescue…..
Especially those volunteering at Camp Katrina, located in Tylertown, MS. and those working at the Winn Dixie in downtown New Orleans.
The pictures of the dogs in the water came from various ociated press releases after the hurricane. Those pictures were what made me decide to head down to help. Myself, two other technicians and a veterinarian from where I work all headed down, not knowing what we'd find.
We arrived just as the camp was getting started. We were the first medical team in the camp. There were people from all walks of life, all races, all religion, all political views. It didn't matter…we were all there for one goal: To rescue and save the animals who fell victim to Hurricane Katrina.
The other pictures in the clip were taken by various volunteers in the camp: Lisa & Tammy, Chuck, Carebear, Gonzo, Kimmy and myself. If you see this video and find one of your pictures here and I haven't credited you, please leave me a comment and I'll make sure you get the credit you so richly deserve.
The song is by the country band "Sugarland" and called "Stand Back Up". I heard it for the first time after arriving home from Tylertown. It reminded me so much of what these animals went through I cried. I knew I would one day make a video using the song. After all they'd been through…once rescued and given the medical attention they needed they stood back up and were happy as could be. So…this is also a tribute to the resilience of those animals, and in memory of those who didn't make it.
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Comments on Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue »
so sad
so sad
From all dogs …
From all dogs lovers everywhere, thank you…we are forever in your debt.
They were forced to …
They were forced to leave without their animals. Until PETA amongst others stepped in and enforced animal rescue efforts.
I dont understand …
I dont understand how can people just leave without them . I know shelters may not accept them but if you come with your animal what other choice do they have . If everyone asking to put them someone or bring their cage . Anyways very sad video lucky thing some came jsut to rescue the animal …
I would not leave …
I would not leave my animals.. i love them =)
this is why i love …
this is why i love you guys!!!!!!!
So many belovered …
So many belovered pets must have been lost.
So sad
So sad
and to think the …
and to think the police didnt let people evacuate with their pets so stupid and sad!!!!=( >(
god bless this this …
god bless this this people…
this vid is so sad…I am still crying!
only think how many animals were not resqued…
wait a min i …
wait a min i wachted the rest and i cryed
god bleess thes pll …
god bleess thes pll for dog rescue and im glad ther ok phew
I'm crying ='[
I'm crying ='[
My (animal lover) …
My (animal lover) heart aches to watch this vid. Wonder where these beautiful animals have been placed. Hope they have wonderful homes and the people that they have been owned by give them the love that they deserve.
i hope that the …
i hope that the dogs have good owners and live a happy life they decerve it.
I'm crying :{
I'm crying :{
is so beautiful… …
is so beautiful… this is such a sad video
true heroes! …
true heroes!verdaderos heroes!
To everyone who …
To everyone who rescued our New Orleans area animals - THANK YOU! You are my heros.
that is sooo sad, …
that is sooo sad, im sorry to say this but i thought more about the innocent, defencless, helpless animals than the people
You can only think …
You can only think on why god wanted those animals to survive a i think 7 hurricane. My dog comes from Katrina ^^
Our world needs …
Our world needs more people like you. ^^ i love our animals. God Bless You. your dedication inspires me.
god bless all the …
god bless all the people that cared to actually care for all theese animals, if your one of theese people and your reading this thank you soo very much. the world wouldn't be the same with out animals.
I cried all the way …
I cried all the way through this video. To the people who cared enough to help the animals, you are special people indeed.
bless you for …
bless you for helping these animals