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How Hurricane Katrina Turned Pets Into People

By Traci HowertonJuly 31, 2015July 31, 2015Articles

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

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RETURNED AFTER 8 YEARS – THEY NEED THEIR FOREVER NOW
How did Katrina change how we evacuate pets from disaster?

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If you are interested in adopting a pet, we ask that you contact an adoption counselor at adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org for an adoption application and an appt. to interact with the pet(s) of your choice. No pets are adopted/released until a completed application is approved.

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