Twenty Years After Katrina: Lessons Learned in Pet Evacuation and Rescue

This year marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans. Before Katrina, it was estimated that over 260,000 families had pets, and around 104,000 pets were abandoned during the crisis. Many residents assumed they would return within days, leaving food and water for their animals. Tragically, thousands of these pets perished, and an estimated 88,000 animals were displ...