Animal Planet :: Katrina Animals

November 24, 2009

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Heavy Losses at Gulf Coast Aquariums (9/14)
One lost its life support system, the other was completely destroyed, but both fought hard to save animals from Katrina's wrath.

Louisiana Shelters Packed with Pets (9/13)
Dogs, cats, snakes and even a flying squirrel have found temporary shelter outside of New Orleans.

Katrina's Impact on Wildlife Assessed (9/12)
Areas critical to endangered wildlife in the Gulf Coast region were hit hard by Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina Survivors Search for Lost Pets (9/11)
For every 400 pets brought to an animal shelter outside New Orleans, only 20 were claimed by their owners.

Policy of Pet Abandonment Draws Fire (9/10)
Many were outraged that pets and their owners were forcibly separated during the evacuation of New Orleans.

Time Running Out for Pets in New Orleans (9/9)
Animal rescuers raced against the clock to save thousands of pets left stranded by Hurricane Katrina.

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