Hurricane Isaac Response: ASPCA on the Ground

Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 5:00pm

As you know, exactly seven years after Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Isaac is devastating Gulf Coast communities. Waist-high flooding has forced thousands to evacuate their homes, and as first responders work to rescue people stranded by the storm, the ASPCA is planning rescue operations for stranded and imperiled animals.

The ASPCA’s response to this crisis is only just beginning and is evolving by the minute, but we have taken the following measures:

Our top experts are working closely with the Louisiana State Animal Response Team to plan and execute rescue.
We’re deploying responders to conduct door-to-door rescue of animals in flooded or abandoned homes.
We’re assisting a Louisiana animal shelter facing flooding.
We are supplying boats and other equipment for critical water rescue missions.
We transported animals from a Mississippi shelter to make room for possible Isaac victims.

If you’re seeking a way to help, you can make a gift to the ASPCA here. The ASPCA relies on the support of compassionate people like you to conduct rescues like this one and to assist animals facing other crises.

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Really, death camps....

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 09:14 — Danielle Lenaway (Visitor)

I am part of the NDART team, the National Disaster team animal response team. I have spent hundreds of hours volunteering in terrible circumstances to help people and their pets as well as farm animals. It requires a tremendous amount of work, organization, resources and love. Working with ASAPCA, HSUS and some of the other reputable organizations is dedicated to saving lives and making sure there are happy ending. There is no perfect scenario but they try, they are skilled and professional. I am honored to be part of a large community of those who care to help. You can help as well, be involved within your community, work on a larger scale to get neutering a must an kill shelters minimized. Be thankful for those who put themselves in dangerous postions to help you and your pets!

ASPCA is not all good!

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 09:44 — Jules (Visitor)

I am sorry but it is true the ASPCA does great work rescuing the animals, but what do you think happens after the rescue is over do they keep the animals not reclaimed indefinately??? NOPE I am in Canada and one of my dogs is a Katrina rescue. They were scheduled to be put to sleep about 2 months after Katrina was over because they were over crowded and had no adopters interested. A local shelter here took quite a few dogs that were to be put to sleep and brought them up to Canada to find homes. So yes the ASPCA has good intentions but are they "no kill" nope they kill the unwanted the homeless!! So everyone should do some research before calling others names YOU ARE ALL A LITTLE BIT RIGHT!!

Death Camps..You should be ashamed of "Yourself"....

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 10:01 — Rita Rhoden (Visitor)

Sounds like someone got out on the wrong side of bed....Sounds like someone has never truly had the opportunity to "LOVE AN ANIMAL"..Well, BUDDY, you don't know what you are talking about. Instead of make "Stupid" comments like you did, why don't you "BALL" up an adopt a wonderful companion, a loyal friend, a forgiving creature. Sounds like maybe you need to go to the "place" you mentioned regarding "CAMPS"....Think about that for a while.....Yours Truly, Ms. Very Disappointed....rr

Negative BS Comments and Criticism

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 10:10 — Animal Rescuer (Visitor)

What is wrong with you people?????????? You make me sick with your stupid negative comments and criticism. You waste time and precious energy on your eccentric and downward way of thinking when you should by using your time, energy, and money to HELP THESE PEOPLE TO HELP OTHERS. You get off on drama and you are a burden to society and our community. Go flick on "Days of Our Lives" where you really belong and shut the hell up!! So sick of BS people like you. GROW UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Issac

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 10:39 — M (Visitor)

I have ALWAYS believed and supported ASPCA and will continue to. I THANK ALL the volunteers for helping rescue the innocent animals that SHOULD NOT be left behind. I have to question why the owner(s) would do this? It breaks my heart. Animals rely ON HUMANS to help them and to leave them what the hell are they suppose to do when they look right, then left and all it is is water. If the shelters allow pets to come with the owners then I only ask that we do a better job on local news channels and other media means to advise 'BRING YOUR PETS WITH YOU'. Also, based on all the postings... I assume their are points created once it is possible for owners to reunite with their pets?? When we do we need to ask them WHY they left them in the first place and EDUCATE them of their options. THANKS YOU again VOLUNTEERS and ASPCA organization.

helping

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 10:45 — sharyn mcnamee (Visitor)

i know there is no perfect answer for our overpopulation problems, human and animal. I personally couldn't kill an animal unless it were sick with no hope or endangering someone. I don't turn away any that find their way to me and i neuter and try to rehome. Its not their fault if they are alone and i think they all deserve a decent life. I am not a hoarder, none of my seven dogs knows what a cage is. Thats my part in the world, and maybe making some other person feel more compassionate.

Thanks AND Getting Back To The Subject...

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 11:06 — Kathy Paul (Visitor)

Hi folks. Thanks for all comments defending animal rescue. It is sometimes very emotionally difficult work - I have volunteered. Anyway, I really want to see if we can hear more about how the work is going in the wake of Isaac and if there is a way to volunteer to help with not just funds but actual rescue. I am still sad that I didn't follow my instinct to just get in a truck and drive down to the area to pick up strays after Katrina. Sounds like things are better this time around.

Dogs in Tropical Storm Danger

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 11:26 — Rachel Tribble (Visitor)

Please let us all help our pets in this crisis.My 2 American Bulldogs are my babies. When we in Ft Myers thought the storm would be bad here, I worked the night shift doing my regular day job in the hospital, while my husband was home, so I could be home with my babies during the storm, then if my husband got called in to the hospital to work. I would give my life for my babies. We all need to care for our pets as we would our children.Our pets are helpless without someone caring for them. Take the time to take care of our pets, they give us unconditional love.

I owned & operated a no kill

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 12:05 — Michelle Greenwalt (Visitor)

I owned & operated a no kill Rescue Facility in Central North Carolina for 15 years, and was solicited often by the ASPCA for donations myself. As a resident of a high risk hurricane state, I did see a few of the victicms of the storms in my shelter via transport out of kill shelters by private sector volunteers. I did donate to the ASPCA financially, on a personal level, because of the work they do to save lives in crisis situations. A big organization like this doesn't always help the smaller Rescues like mine - but as a Rescue, I can help them, and have.

I am available to foster.

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 12:16 — Denise Wuetcher (Visitor)

I am available to foster. However, your website only seems to want money.

The ASPCA is wonderful!

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 12:29 — Sue (Visitor)

Thanks for rescuing animals in trouble from disasters!

ASPCA Killing Pets/Animals

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 13:58 — Cynthia McFalls (Visitor)

Sorry, but whoever wrote that diddy is an idiot. Did you see the rescue and adoption in Joplin MO after the tornado? Have you watched on TV as they arrest people for abusing animals and rescue and rehabilitate the animals. They just adopted out the cats from the Caboodle Ranch. Sorry but you just fell off the turnip truck. Keep up the good work and I will always support your causes.

ASPCA Rescue

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 14:58 — laurie Ortman (Visitor)

I have read all of the comments and only hope that the animals always come first. I understand that organization's such as the ASPCA offers many services to help with medical care and rescues. It is a large challenge, but since Katrina, we have all learned something about the Katrina incident and hope that FEMA learned well how important our pets are and we should never have to leave them behind! At least, some organization is assisting. Never, Never, however kill or gas an animal or pet due to space that is very shameful an morally wrong!

ASPCA RESCUE

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 17:17 — to ASPCA RESCUE (Visitor)

I believe the ASPCA does an excellent job rescuing animals, but the decision to euthanize is an important one. As one person mentioned earlier, rescue groups that don't euthanize either get full and then have to refuse to take additional animals, or the less caring ones take more than they can handle and then some or all the animals suffer from various types of neglect. I don't like that animals get euthanized, but it is better than them being abandoned, suffering for however many days or months from injuries, diseases or whatever awaits them when there is no one to care from them properly. There are some very horrible diseases that cause significant suffering and death and are easily passed on to other animals when many are kept together and not tested for the diseases or properly immunized. Look up parvo, feline leukemia, feline aids, and others. The shelter I foster for has to take all animals from their county that are brought to them. They try very hard to find fosters, rescue groups, or space to be able to adopt them out, but sometimes all their contacts for rescue groups and foster are full. Some rescue groups of course use the slogan they don't euthanize, but they also don't mention they pick and chose what they take and refuse to take others. Sometimes some animals just go stir crazy in the smaller shelter quarters and it is inhumane to keep them so emotionally stressed and damaged. How about speading the word of spaying and neutering? There are still way too many people who refuse to spay and neuter but then have no problem dumping the unwanted pets they don't want, or pass them on to strangers that they have absolutely no clue what might happen to the animals. I give back by fostering but I also have limits as to what I can foster and say so. Do I wish I could help more types or ages of animals? Sure, but it would be negligent and cruel to take an animal I couldn't properly care for claiming that is far better than peacefully euthanizing them so they don't suffer needlessly.

Some of the news said more

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 21:28 — Laurie H (Visitor)

Some of the news said more animals than people. A spau/neuter van from ASPCA before these tragedies might be appropriate. The poverty is many areas is real. One lady had 4-5 dogs, no car...how do they evacuate, get a motel. Would guess none of the animals had rabies, etc. papers. Yes, I volunteer at a kill shelter, where a few are adopted, but many walked and given treats, even if it's their last day...someone cared.

I don't know why ASPCA would

Sat, 09/01/2012 - 00:21 — Dara Woodworth (Visitor)

I don't know why ASPCA would have to help because NO ONE should have left their pets behind anyway. You are give notice to leave and that's what should be done with pets in tow.

Response to ASPCA Negative Comment

Sat, 09/01/2012 - 00:22 — Marty (Visitor)

I am been a supporter of the ASPCA for many years. I have also worked rescue for many years. Before you run your mouth against the ASPCA, do your homework. The ASPCA has saved thousands of animals, not just during disasters, but on a daily basis. I could point you made a idoit out of yourself, but that has already been determined. This is a hard working organization and I am proud to support the ASPCA any way I can.

Unite

Sat, 09/01/2012 - 17:54 — Jaye (Visitor)

I go back prior to the Days of Hurricane Andrew and have lost count of the number of them I have been in. There was a time when animals were left behind and when there were no animal shelters. EVERY animal organization in the United States today is hurting financially. I live in Hurricane Country and we are down to a handful of operating shelters who operate at capacity. Difficult decisions are made daily. I cried when I saw the news footage of animals being evacuated with their owners because that is how far and how much progress we have made. Disasters are just that, disasters and people and animals die. Minimizing death and destruction takes all of us working together. let's lobby for tax break for pet owners, tax deductions for health care bills spent on pets, state and federal aid for ALL animal shelters who are part of every commmunities disaster plans. Together we have come far, stay united, discuss, make changes for the better and take a moment to pat every animal rescue group on the back for the improvements that came from their hard work.

the flouding

Sat, 09/01/2012 - 20:59 — kendy mcnatt (Visitor)

i feel bad for the animals in the flooding.if i could i would be out there helping you guys.i would risk my life for thoose animals.

ASPA, Rescues and such...

Mon, 09/03/2012 - 14:07 — Cherie A. (Visitor)

No matter what, after all is said and done...pray for the less forunate/help when you can. Remember, it's not always money that is needed most (it does help)...a hug, a lap to just lay their head on, a kind and loving word of comfort and last but not least...A "Forever Home"!

I personally don't donate to

Tue, 09/04/2012 - 10:47 — Tracy Lints (Visitor)

I personally don't donate to ASPCA. I'd rather donate to help get dogs pulled off death row and see the immediate result of being rescued, or donate directly to a dog needing medical care and know it goes right to that specific dog. However, I cannot believe that ASPCA would rescue these dogs from Isaac and just kill them after putting in that time and effort and money. These animals belong to people. They most likely have a temp shelter set up where they try to reunite the animals with their owners. Unclaimed animals you can only hope still get a chance at adoption.

HSUS

Tue, 09/04/2012 - 16:07 — Rochelle Mons-Larson (Visitor)

I don't know about the truths or fiction regarding the HSUS and disaster animal rescue but as for the comment they helped push to ban battery cages for chickens, that person needs to do their research because the HSUS did a complete 180 degree turn and are now supporting the Factory farmers agenda and are also pushing laws to have the American people have no say as to the welfare of these animals ever again. Do your research to see who they are sleeping with (figuratively). It's all about the money!

Disaster rescue

Tue, 09/04/2012 - 16:09 — Rochelle Mons-Larson (Visitor)

I completely support/trust Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah and RedRover with their rescue efforts.

Please dont be fooled by the

Tue, 09/04/2012 - 19:18 — susie cook (Visitor)

Please dont be fooled by the ASPCA sad sorrowful stories about how they help animals . They are a bunch of lying phonies. I know personally of a case in upstate NYwhere they went into a rescue organization where there was nothing wrong with the animals and confiscated them. They then proceeded to fly them all over the country to various shelters specifically for the sole reason to have them put to death. They were in cahoots with the local police to take these innocent animals. Thank God the owner was able to get some of them back before they were MURDERED !! The did kill all of the cats though . They actually used your donations folks to fly them all the way to Colorado to be EUTHANIZED. Isnt that lovely. Its a long way from ny state to colorado. Also, you would be pleased to know the jundreds of thousands of dollars they use to pay their administrators and other employees with. Again your donations folks. Dont be fooled by the singers and actesses they use in their tv ads . They are a bunch oppurtunistic phonies who kill animals for a living !!!

What's going on in the Gulf?

Wed, 09/05/2012 - 23:01 — Karen Pauli (Visitor)

Your news reporting is a bit sparce. I (and many others, I think) want to know all the details. WHAT sort of rescue operations do you plan? WHO will you be working with? WHERE will you be rescuing? WHAT shelter is in danger of flooding, and how are you helping them? We can't be down there helping ourselves, and we want the news. Can you tell us more about what the ASPCA is doing down in the Gulf?

Go ASPCA!

Fri, 09/07/2012 - 23:47 — Patrick Oliver (Visitor)

Go ASPCA!

Videos of kids killing animals.... :(

Tue, 09/18/2012 - 17:41 — Kelsey (Visitor)

I am VERY concerned as to what is going on with these videos i've been hearing about?? Children, gassing and killing animals in dumpsters!?!? Who the hell taught them this!? Where is this coming from? Where the hell are their parents? And where is the law enforcement?? Does anyone know what is being done to track these horrible children down! They need to be charged with felony and put away for a long, long time! Sick, sick, sick!

Issac rescues

Fri, 09/21/2012 - 18:23 — Andra Carriere (Visitor)

Thank you for all the prep and rescue work you did. My wish is that in the future something can be done to rescue horses in danger from storms ! Many died in Issac and no one was there to help them before or after the storm . It was heartbreaking !

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