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Shelter Aids Refugee Animals
Kate King
Issue date: 9/16/05 Section: News
Despite the warnings of emotional scarring, most owners are just happy to be reunited with their pets. One Katrina survivor was overjoyed when his cat was brought to his hospital room by volunteer workers, on Sept. 10. For three days, 59-year-old Bill Harris stood on a chair in his house trapped by rising floodwater, according to a press release. Suffering from a kidney condition, Harris was in need of immediate medical care. When rescue workers finally got to the scene, Harris was forced to leave his pet behind. Volunteer workers from Noah's Wish located the cat several days after her owner was evacuated and reunited the pair at the hospital where Harris is being treated, the press release said.
Harris needs surgery for internal bleeding and will not be able to take care of Miss Kitty until after he has recovered. Many other pet owners, due to the loss of their homes and jobs, are also unable to provide shelter and proper care for their animals. Noah's Wish has agreed to house and feed all pets until their owners are relocated.
Despite all the care they are supplying to the animals of New Orleans, the animal rescue center is in need of help as well. The building where they operate was damaged by the storm and needs to be rebuilt. The organization also needs funds for food and medicine for the displaced pets. While Noah's Wish is not turning away supply donations, it is difficult for them to find a place intact enough to store them in. Monetary demands will allow the volunteers to buy exactly what they need and also help revitalize the area's economy.
Harris needs surgery for internal bleeding and will not be able to take care of Miss Kitty until after he has recovered. Many other pet owners, due to the loss of their homes and jobs, are also unable to provide shelter and proper care for their animals. Noah's Wish has agreed to house and feed all pets until their owners are relocated.
Despite all the care they are supplying to the animals of New Orleans, the animal rescue center is in need of help as well. The building where they operate was damaged by the storm and needs to be rebuilt. The organization also needs funds for food and medicine for the displaced pets. While Noah's Wish is not turning away supply donations, it is difficult for them to find a place intact enough to store them in. Monetary demands will allow the volunteers to buy exactly what they need and also help revitalize the area's economy.