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- Zena (added June 28, 2007)
- Lynx (added March 28, 2007)
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- Red (added March 10, 2007)
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These are only some of the pets that became separated from their owners after Hurricane Katrina or Rita. Some were definitely rescued and either adopted out or "lost in the system,"some escaped and are believed to be roaming in their neighborhood, and others fate is uncertain.
If you believe that the pet you adopted or rescued might be a Katrina pet whose owner is missing it, please look through these images, and the images at various sites at the "More Pets" link above. There was much confusion in Katrina/Rita's aftermath and not all pets identified as as "owner surrender" when they were adopted out actually were. Some animals classified as "stray" were actually owned and had become separated from their guardian.
In Memoriam:
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TACO HAS BEEN FOUND!Update-June 28, 2006 - Taco has been FOUND! From Taco's owner in email to a Stealth Volunteer, "I found Taco about a month ago living under our old house in St. Bernard Parish. I tried to get him, but he was scared and he ran away every time. I have a neighbor that moved back a month ago into a FEMA trailer in St. Bernard Parish and she has been feeding him for me. She told me that she stayed behind during the hurricane and when the water rose, she swam to a rooftop. She told me that she saw Taco on another rooftop crying for help as well. She was rescued by boat hours later. I went to ARNO last week and got a cat trap last week. I set the trap on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 2:30 and he was caught an hour later at 3:30. I took him home with me the same day and he was very loving with me. He remembers his name and seems to remember me as well. He visited the vet on yesterday and they told me that he is doing well, although he is underweight. They gave him shots and medicine and sent him home with me. I am grateful for your dedication and long hours. I never gave up on him and I am thankful for everyone's help and concern. Thanks again for all of your help and support. Keep up the good work. " Description Taco is an orange tabby, lost from Anne St. in Arabi. Taco was a big boy - pre-Katrina, around 14 pounds. He was a scrapper, despite being neutered, so he has scars from fighting. Also has a surgical scar on his right front leg.
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