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Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster: Life-Changing Stories and Practical Suggestionsby Allen Anderson
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The inspiration for Rescued was the tragic situation with pets during the Katrina disaster — thousands refusing to leave without their pets, and many animals dying due to official indifference to these “disposable” creatures. Extensively trained in animal rescues, Allen and Linda Anderson interviewed hundreds of volunteers, hurricane survivors, and government officials for this book. Rescued offers both hope and practical suggestions, as well as the latest information on official policy and how to help in future catastrophes. It goes beyond the recent tragedies to talk about the various rescue and sanctuary operations, what volunteers and staff do, and how to help. Using a dramatic structure and photos, the book presents the before, during, and after journeys of people separated from their animals. Rescued puts attention on an unheralded world of animal shelters, organizations, and brave individuals who made a difference during the largest animal disaster in American history. Review:"In this mix of heartrending personal stories and practical information, the Andersons (Angel Animals) explore why, out of 16,000 animals rescued in Louisiana after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, only 3,000 were reunited with their families (many were adopted or taken into foster homes), and find the reasons in the loss of records, the chaotic conditions evacuees faced and euthanizing of unclaimed pets by some shelters. Directed to leave their pets behind when Katrina was bearing down and denied entry to Red Cross shelters with their animals, many residents waited out the storm at home rather than abandon their pets. The authors focus on three major organizations (the ASPCA, the American Humane Association and the Humane Society of the U.S.) that, buttressed by volunteers from all over the country, played a key role in saving animal lives. Believing that domesticated pets are family members and that by helping them one is also helping people, the Andersons detail what has been learned from Katrina and provide instructions for readers in the event that they face an evacuation. The authors stress that owners must take primary responsibility for their pets and that rescue volunteers should be properly trained. The Andersons can be saccharine, but their advice is well taken. 16 pages of color photos. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Book News Annotation:Having previously written books about the spiritual relationships
between people and animals, the Andersons share stories from the
volunteers who saved abandoned animals after Hurricane Katrina, and
provide color photographs of rescued animals. The book explains the
role played by the ASPCA, The American Humane Association, and the
Humane Society of the United States, and captures details about the
reunion of animals with their owners.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:"Rescued" puts attention on an unheralded world of animal shelters, organizations, and brave individuals who made a difference during the aftermath of Katrina, the largest animal disaster in American history. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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