Help Save the Pets Left Behind in the Gulf States

You know, in addition to the usual charitable organization people think of donating to at a time like this, I’d really like it if people would also give to the (A)SPCA. There are a lot of pets in the stricken area who were left behind and are in danger of starving, disease, and dying of thirst, same as people would be. Only they are far less able to care for themselves. Some of them are even tied up or confined to yards, where they have no hope of foraging. Please consider a donation to the Louisiana SPCA or one of the following:
The Humane Society of the United States animal disaster fund
Texas SPCA
Houston SPCA
the Humane Society of South Mississippi, in Gulfport MS.
or The Animal Welfare Society Gulf Disaster Relief Fund.

In lieu of a cash donation, you can also foster a pet or pets. (at least, the HSSM offers that option)

Those organizations are already on the ground at Ground Zero, trying to rescue pets. The Louisiana SPCA says it will board pets until their owners can come and get them, but we all know that will only last as long as the money to pay for their keep does, so please donate. Heck, donate again, later.

Thanks,
Jenie