Indigo Rescue is a Portland, Oregon based non-profit animal rescue group founded in 1998. They are a network of volunteers and foster homes, whose primary mission is to end animal abandonment. Indigo launched convenient spay/neuter programs designed to encourage spay/neuter of cats and dogs and discourage abandonment of cats by
After Hurricane Katrina hit, IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) scrambled animal rescue teams across the Gulf coast. In New Orleans teams worked off a master address list going door-to-door in boats and trucks looking for lost, abandoned and displaced pets. Katrina displaced an estimated 30,000 animals. Most pets
Natural disasters in the form of earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, and more strike unexpectedly and catch everyone off guard. The widespread damage caused to people, animals and property recently by Hurricane Katrina has been a reminder of the importance of preparing both yourself and your pet for unexpected disasters. Here are eight