Pet Rescue in New Orleans

With the willing gone, rescue efforts have now turned towards saving the four legged friend of New Orleans. The Rottwieler puppy shown in this picture is one of the fortunate pets not to become a victim of Hurrican Katrina.

But what about owners who refused to evacuate without their pets? And, what about the critics who believe that pets should be held in equal with esteem with humans? Of what value is a mandatory evacuation without the teeth to enforce the evacuation. How selfish to put human life at risk in hurricane search and rescue efforts for the sake of of a cat or dog. Don't misunderstand me, I enjoy my pets as much as most people. However, it is completely ridiculous to put others at risk for the sake of a pet.