Katrina victims ~ Not for the fainthearted ~ABC News - Page 1

http://www.abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3265151&page=1

I cried when I read this.  I had to walk away, I could not bear to read it all at one time.  God help those poor families with the grief.  I hope that more precautions are taken world wide to take care of our pets as well as ourselves in emergency circumstances.  I know that I have emergency plans I did not have before, because of Katrina.   Veronica

The rescuers were in a tough situation.  It's a very sad story for all concerned.  Don't make it a witch hunt like other topics have turned into though, please.  Many probably thought they were doing the best they could for the animals at the time given the circumstances.  This does not mean I condone the actions of anybody.  If you have pets you had better rely on YOURSELF to have a safe exit strategy if you live in an area subject to natural disasters.  Don't wait until you are forced out in an evacuation, once that starts there is no room for any except people.

Again, it's a very sad story.

I cried about a lot of things having to do with Katrina, however;  I'm through passing judgement on first responders based on an inflammatory article in the news.    I'd just as soon wait for all the facts first!

Animules did you READ the article? You might change your tune if you did. This was not in any way a humane, one-bullet-to-the brain sort of euthanasia. Some of these animals had more than one wound, and wounds in non-vital places, indicating they were being chased at the time they were shot. And this took place indoors, in a school. Like shooting fish in a barrel...inexcusable!

Many dogs left behind during Katrina DID manage to survive. Animal rescue organizations rescued many of them. There was no excuse for this that I can see.

there were articles and pictures immediately after Katrina about the pet dogs left in a "safeplace" - the school - with food/water and writing on the walls "These are my dogs "Fido and Rover" please take care of them, we want them back etc. "Nice dogs here, please don't hurt them" - and etc.  Pictures of the writing on the wall, the bags of food, and the blood on the floors.  It was a terrible thing for these deputies to do to these families' pets - another example of people who shouldn't have guns.  Sadistic killers who enjoy hurting defenseless (and friendly!) animals for the "sport" of it.  Sick.

molly

no matter what I would try to say it would all come out wrong, or be perceived as an attack  so am NOT touching this one !!!

I read it which is why I said I did not condone any actions taken.  It is a very sad story.  I just requested we do not go on another witch hunt.  If you have animals you must make plans to care for them, including planning for evacuations, if you live in an area subject to natural disasters.  The animals are first and foremost your responsibility.  Didn't mean to sound cold hearted.

One way  to have avoided the problem: be a responsible pet owner, evacuate when the told to evacuate and bring your dog. Then you never have to worry about it. Cant afford to evacuate?--Then they cant afford a dog either. Its the owners who killed the dogs in my mind. I'm sorry, but that is the way I see it.

I spend a lot of time in Lousiana. The place is still a shambles on many levels. The area just east of new orleans still looks like a warzone- miles upon miles of deserted apartment complexes, deserted and gutted shopping centers its unreal. If an animal was left there, it would have been a cruelty to leave it to starve, and I would not be surprised if some areas still havent been searched thoroughly.

If the cruel statements thing is true, then that is sad. However people say harsh things in harsh times to try to come to terms with what is facing them. Many media reports state that Louisiana folks are still struggling mentally with the impact to this day.

Unless you lived through it, I dont think anyone can understand the gravity of the situation there. Im with Sue in that its ridiculous to pass judgement based on a "firestarter" story alone without confirmed facts.

One way  to have avoided the problem: be a responsible pet owner, evacuate when the told to evacuate and bring you dog. Then you never have to worry about it. Cant afford to evacuate?--Then they cant afford a dog either. 

So whose fault is it?

Oh my Lord,  I will use this to make sure that my animals are taken care of first. To think what could happen to them, oh my God.  I saw it on yesterdays American news, today.  Some reason I have no reason to doubt these dog owners or animal rescue, I believe there are people like that,  what scares me is they're there to help, we pay them to help. Where were the cops that gave a dam about peoples pets or is it that  out of the question these days..................

Some may not like what I have to say, some will.  How come the cops didn't give animal rescue time to do their job? I know the people should have been gone but that doesn't give power to be cruel. They had food and water, waiting to be resced. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................