| Description |
1 online resource : ill. (some col.). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1: Rescuing members of the family. The changing relationship between people and animals ; Who rescues the animals? ; Katrina to Katrina ; The doctor, the actor, the journalist, and Oprah ; What it's like to rescue animals in disasters ; Over a century of making a difference ; Protecting children and animals ; New kid on the block -- pt. 2: Clashes of cultures and Hurricane Katrina. Animal life in the Big Easy ; Why did people stay? ; How were animals and people separated? ; The volunteers who came to help : what were they thinking? -- pt. 3: Rescues and reunions after Hurricane Katrina. Lamar-Dixon Expo Center : emergency shelter for animals after the storms ; Animal rescue teams and emergency shelters ; More animal rescue teams and emergency shelters ; Rescuing and reuniting -- pt. 4: The future of animal rescue. Today's sanctuaries, breed and horse rescues, and animal shelters ; Training and careers in animal rescue ; Preparing pets and farm animals for disaster and evacuation ; Media, celebrities, and the Internet bring attention to animal rescue ; Lessons learned ; Conclusion. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Animal rescue -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Disaster relief -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Hurricane Katrina, 2005.
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Pets -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Pet owners -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Animal rescue -- United States.
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Disaster relief -- United States.
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| Genre |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Anderson, Linda C., 1946-
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OverDrive, Inc.
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| Related To |
Print version: Anderson, Allen, 1954- Rescued. Novato, Calif. : New World Library, c2006 1577315448 (DLC) 2006012050 (OCoLC)67361119 |
| ISBN |
9781577317630 ODE (electronic bk.) |
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1577317637 ODE (electronic bk.) |
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