Flood relief
The Humane Society of the United States has sent a disaster relief team to help rescue
animals displaced by the massive flooding in Iowa and to provide logistical support and supplies.
The flooding has forced thousands of residents from their homes.
"Animals are intertwined in our daily lives -- this is most apparent during times of disaster. It is during these times that they need our help the most," said Scotlund Haisley, HSUS senior director of Emergency Services. "When disaster strikes it is our first priority to get our specially trained animal rescue team on site to save the lives of animals and provide comfort to their distraught families."
The HSUS is working in partnership with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa based in Des Moines.
The Humane society also offers tips on preparedness plans that include your pets.
About the Bloggers
Daily Breeze reporter Donna Littlejohn has shared her homes with a succession of wonderful, funny, and occasionally difficult canines -- Muffin, Fritz, Ellie, Mercy, Pilgrim and now Cowboy, an Australian shepherd-border collie, and Tess, a border collie. From strong-willed terriers to weirdly obsessed Australian shepherds, they've invaded her world with boundless energy, wet noses, muddy paws and soggy tennis balls. But they've really brought so much more than that -- like laughter and joy, some unexpected life lessons, and more than a few tears along the way.
E-mail Donna at donna.littlejohn@dailybreeze.com.
Josh Grossberg grew up with the usual array of animals: goldfish, dogs, hamsters, parakeets and turtles. He now owns the loudest dog in the South Bay(Video: Rocket the Dog) and is the least popular person on his block. He spends his free time in dog parks, pet shops and always has an extra plastic bag in his pocket just in case. He also has a cat.
E-mail Josh at josh.grossberg@dailybreeze.com.
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