Want to pitch in? Find out who's helping the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina and how you can donate or volunteer.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
The ASPCA has been on the front line of animal relief efforts in the Gulf states since the beginning of this disaster. So far, they've raised over $1 million in disaster relief funds for animals affected by Hurricane Katrina, mainly through donations by people like you. In addition, the ASPCA has set up two databases to help animals affected by Hurricane Katrina: one to help owners find lost pets and another for people who would like to volunteer with the animal relief efforts.

American Humane Association (AHA)
American Humane Association is the nation's oldest organization protecting children and animals from abuse and neglect. They have been on the front lines of disaster rescue and relief since World War I, and their response to Hurricane Katrina is no different. They deployed specially trained Animal Emergency Services volunteers to the most devastated areas the day after Katrina made land fall, and their teams have rescued hundreds of animals, reuniting many of them with distraught families. Your generous donations are enabling American Humane's work to continue on behalf of those families who have become separated from their beloved companions, and they will be there as long as the need exists.

American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR)
Your donation to the AKC CAR Canine Support & Relief Fund will provide resources, support, funds and other assistance to search-and-rescue animals and their handlers, veterinary units providing support to these teams and nonprofit animal shelters providing care for companion animals orphaned or displaced as a result of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina.

American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)
The AVMF supports Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATs) throughout the United States. These teams are composed of highly trained veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support personnel, and are currently deployed in the areas affected by hurricane Katrina. Your donation to the AVMF will support the VMAT volunteers in their care and treatment of search-and-rescue animals, as well as domestic and wild animals that have been hurt or endangered by Hurricane Katrina. For more information about how you can donate, go to http://www.avmf.org/html/Special.asp.

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