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How did Katrina change how we evacuate pets from disaster?

PBS by William Brangham  August 29, 2015 It’s estimated that thousands of people refused to evacuate New Orleans in advance of Hurricane Katrina for one reason: they weren’t willing to leave their dogs or cats behind. At the time, most… Read More »

How Hurricane Katrina Turned Pets Into People

After Katrina, animal rescuers saved thousands of New Orleans’ cats and dogs — and in the process, elevated the status of pets in the eyes of the law. by David Grimm BuzzFeed Contributor READ IT HERE: http://www.buzzfeed.com/davidhgrimm/how-hurricane-katrina-turned-pets-into-people Read More »

Thrift Store to Benefit ARNO Opening Soon!

August 1-31, 2015: Charlotte's Hope: Animal Rescue Thrift & Gift, 8299 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan, LA 70123 will be accepting donations (no appliances please) on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the month of August for this… Read More »

ARNO benefits from Nola Bulls events

We made the society page of NOLA.com! A big THANK YOU again to Nola Bulls for choosing us as one of their charities this year! Read the article HERE Read More »

Introducing Pets to New Family Members

(1/30/13)— By Traci Howerton as published in The Advocate, New Orleans edition Your dog is your baby, the center of your world — that is, until you have a baby. However, bringing a new baby into the family does not have… Read More »

Cat or Dog: Which One Makes the Best Pet

(1/9/13)— by Charlotte Bass Lilly, as published in The Advocate, New Orleans edition Dog vs Cat: an age-old question and has been battled out by strictly canine lovers and hissed at by the feline fanciers. The truth is, they both… Read More »

Feral Cats: Love Them and Leave Them (Neutered)

(1/4/13)— by Charlotte Bass Lilly, as published in The Advocate, New Orleans edition ‘Community’ cats provide a very valuable service. After Katrina, in many areas, the feral [wild] cats were all dead or temporarily gone. Neighborhoods were barely being rebuilt… Read More »