Did
you receive Katrina rescued pets? Are you still caring for some of them?
Do
you have a Katrina rescue whose adoption has failed?
Do you have an animal with
a microchip that tracks back to one of the shelters or rescues in the Katrina zone?
Are you a foster or adoptive
owner who is worried that an owner may be looking for that pet? Do you want to make sure the animal was listed in the
appropriate Petfinder section?
Are you a Gulf Coast resident
still searching for any word on your rescued pet?
The Katrina Animal
Reunion Team (KART) was founded by a small group of very experienced volunteers whose goal is to assist shelters and individuals
still caring for Katrina rescues. Our members include some Gulf Coast residents
who are in a position to go to addresses where a particular animal was found to locate possible owners. They talk to
neighbors, post flyers, etc. They can also assess the situation to which a pet might return to and assist in verifying
ownership. Transportation funds are still available.
There are literally thousands of Gulf Coast residents
still anxious for any word on the fate of their rescued pets. While some of those owners are very eager for reunion,
others simply want the peace of mind to know that their pet is safe and well cared for.
In the few short months that KART has existed, we have handled scores of cases. On some, we have
facilitated very joyful reunions which, because of the late date, resulted in extensive press coverage. We try hard
to keep such coverage focused on the shelter/individual who has been caring for that pet and on the joy of the owner at finally
finding their pet. Some of those reunions are highlighted in our “Happy Tails” page. If an owner is not able to reunite, they can provide some history on their pet which may help in facilitating
adoptive placement, (i.e., name, age, med info, etc). Sometimes a pet is
adopted and owners have decided to leave that pet with the adoptive home. Oftentimes, they simply ask for current pictures
of that pet and a little information on the adoptive family to be reassured that their pet is well cared for. Due to
the sensitive nature of these situations, we generally do not post them.
For any Katrina rescue that is currently at risk, we can help you network with other specialized facilities
that might be able to provide the kind of care an animal might need.
If you think we might be able
to help, please contact us
