they need our help more than ever

so many animals still need help in the areas devasted by Katrina (and at this point more than ever). please stay tuned to these amazing sites and blogs that are recording the relief efforts in photos and words and provide direct information on what we can do to help...
Eric's Dog Blog - Eric rules!
Just Thinking About It - Katrina Animals (check every page)
SAVE THE PETS: Katrina Rescue - a true Hero
Please Dont Forget Them - moving story of dogs shot.

and thanks so much to everyone who wrote us to say they were inspired to make a donation by our joint fundraiser with Forgotten NY. several readers emailed that they have already or will be making a donation. Big thanks to Gabsmash for her support and pledge. We're matching the $530 Kevin's raised for the Red Cross with a donation to the Humane Society of South Mississippi