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Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster Paperback – August 10, 2006

by Allen Anderson (Author), Linda Anderson (Author), John Ensign (Foreword)
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New York Times Bestselling authors Allen and Linda Anderson interviewed hundreds of volunteers, hurricane survivors, animal welfare organizations, and government officials for their national award-winning book Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster. The result is an uplifting, inspiring, informative book that features the best humanity has to offer when people and animals need our help during a crisis. American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) awarded Rescued with its prestigious Outstanding Book Award.
The catalyst for Rescued was the tragic situation during and after the Hurricane Katrina disaster -- thousands refusing to leave without their pets, and animals being viewed by official policies as "disposable" creatures. Using a pulse-pounding dramatic structure and heart-opening photos, the book presents the before, during, and after journeys of people separated from their animals and finding each other again. 
Allen and Linda wanted to make sure the largest animal rescue in history, with its important lessons about saving animals, would never be forgotten. With the benefit of their extensive training in animal rescue, they offer hope and practical suggestions, as well as important ways animal lovers can help in future catastrophes. The level of information is so high that college classes and veterinary schools use the book as a resource.
Rescued goes beyond tragedies to talk about animal rescue and sanctuary operations around the country, what volunteers and staff do, and how readers can help orphaned animals. The book puts attention on an unheralded world of animal shelters, organizations, and brave individuals who made a difference.
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    August 10, 2006
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  6. ISBN-10
    9781577315445
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In this mix of heartrending personal stories and practical information, the Andersons (Angel Animals) explore why, out of 16,000 animals rescued in Louisiana after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, only 3,000 were reunited with their families (many were adopted or taken into foster homes), and find the reasons in the loss of records, the chaotic conditions evacuees faced and euthanizing of unclaimed pets by some shelters. Directed to leave their pets behind when Katrina was bearing down and denied entry to Red Cross shelters with their animals, many residents waited out the storm at home rather than abandon their pets. The authors focus on three major organizations (the ASPCA, the American Humane Association and the Humane Society of the U.S.) that, buttressed by volunteers from all over the country, played a key role in saving animal lives. Believing that domesticated pets are family members and that by helping them one is also helping people, the Andersons detail what has been learned from Katrina and provide instructions for readers in the event that they face an evacuation. The authors stress that owners must take primary responsibility for their pets and that rescue volunteers should be properly trained. The Andersons can be saccharine, but their advice is well taken. 16 pages of color photos. (Sept.)
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The volunteers who waded into the devastation left in Hurricane Katrina's wake came in all sizes and shapes and redefined our notion of hero. Many of these unlikely champions scooped endless shovels of poop, distributed truckloads of food and clean water, and provided comfort and kindness to animals whose world had blown apart. They worked against Brobdingnagian odds: hundreds of thousands of frightened, starving animals owners were forced to leave behind and little space in which to care for the abandoned pets. Allen and Linda Anderson extensively interviewed the men and women who came to rescue four-legged, finned, and feathered victims of Katrina. The result is a treatise full of practical suggestions for dealing with stranded animals, meeting their housing and medical needs, and, ultimately, reuniting them with their owners. Aftermath stories will change public policy, and every pet owner should read the Andersons' book and develop their own private plan for the safety of their nonhuman companions. Pamela Crossland
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1577315448
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New World Library (August 10, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781577315445
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1577315445
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
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    Allen Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of A DOG NAMED LEAF with his wife Linda are coauthors of a series of popular books, published in multiple languages, about the benefits of human-animal companionship. In 1996 they cofounded the Angel Animals Network to honor and expand upon their lifelong love of animals. Angel Animals uses the power of inspirational stories to increase love and respect for all life.

    The Anderson's books have won recognition from the American Society of Journalists & Authors's Outstanding Book Award program. Allen and Linda were named Partners and Friends of the American Humane Association in recognition that their mission and efforts are in alignment with the organization's work. The Andersons raised two children along with pets as family members. They currently share their home in Minneapolis with pets whose relationships- would make great film plots -- a dog named Leaf, Cuddles the cat, and Sunshine, a cockatiel who says, "I love you, sweet baby."

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    Linda Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of A DOG NAMED LEAF with her husband Allen, are coauthors of a series of popular books, published in multiple languages, about the benefits of human-animal companionship. In 1996 they co-founded the Angel Animals Network to honor and expand upon their lifelong love of animals. Angel Animals uses the power of inspirational stories to increase love and respect for all life. (www.angelanimals.net)

    Linda C. Anderson is also author of 35 GOLDEN KEYS TO WHO YOU ARE & WHY YOU'RE HERE, published by Eckankar. The book's publication launched her on a worldwide tour that included speaking at spiritual conferences and seminars throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

    The Andersons' books won recognition from the American Society of Journalists & Authors Outstanding Book Award program. Linda and Allen were named Partners and Friends of the American Humane Association in recognition that their mission and efforts are in alignment with the organization's work. They received a Minnesota Governor's award for their contributions to the state as authors.

    Over the decades of their writing careers, Linda and Allen Anderson raised two children along with family-member pets. They currently share their home in Minneapolis with a dog named Leaf and Sunshine, a cockatiel who says, "I love you, sweet baby."

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Evelyn Black
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW - read it once and couldn't wait to read it AGAIN!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2010
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There's so much information in this book, you can hardly absorb it all the first time thru. I'll be reading it again soon! "One of the greatest ironies in the animal rescue efforts of 2005 is the fact that the people who feel the most distress at seeing animals suffer chose to experience that suffering firsthand." Because we had to do something about it!!!

I was there, and can really appreciate this book. It examines the volunteers & their experiences, why they came and what they encountered. It takes a look at the organizations, both national and grassroot, and how they helped or hampered. There are wonderfully emotional stories and compelling factual data (amounts of monies donated, numbers of animals impacted/rescued/reunited/perished, etc. It's a terrific review of what happenned to & for the animals of Katrina and the people that were directly involved.

In addition to heartwarming stories of rescue and reunion, there's lots of good research, reference, analysis, compilation of information, and excellent suggestions for next time -- because, unfortunately, there will be a next time - and with the help of books like this one, we'll be more prepared.
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Angela M
4.0 out of 5 stars Well researched, covers good and bad
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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This book is extensive. I do notice that there is a bit of an odd focus. For instance, there were many, many volunteers helping during Katrina but a few directors were "featured", not just one time, but several times. Yes, they are great people but I would have like to seen this person do it single handed without the thousands of volunteers. I am not trying to take away from the directors, but it was a team effort. There were no super heros.

The book is well written and covers both the good and the bad. I was there in the middle of the fray so I know. Research went into this book and it shows.

The aftermath of Katrina never should have happened, and the sad thing is, it will happen again. It is a recurring problem. There is no easy answer when the devastation is this wide spread, you hope for the best but expect the worst. Training ahead of time can only cover part of the issues because issues change, volunteers are overwhelmed, getting into the areas is not easy and once there, supplies are limited.

This book covers this and more.
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Island Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Rescued: Saving Animals From Disaster
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Eye-opening, heart-breaking, heart-warming, and very emotional book about the efforts of so many animal rescue organizations to save the abandoned pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Although many displaced pets were reunited with their owners after the storm, or were placed in new homes, there were so many more who were not. Mistakes were made because of the magnitude of this undertaking, the fact that this type of rescue operation had never taken place in the U.S. before, and in some instances because of human pride and the need to compete in the overall rescue effort. Hopefully, much was learned so that animal rescue in future disaster situations will be faster, more efficient, more effective and with many more happy endings! As co-founder and treasurer of an animal rescue organization in Florida, I loved this book and could not put it down. A must read for anyone who loves animals.

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Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful humans risking their own lives to rescue and reunite ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2014
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Wonderful humans risking their own lives to rescue and reunite four-legged family members of a terrible disaster. Loved reading about local people helping with this. Really opened my eyes regarding what they faced.
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you rescue animals you'll relate to these stories; if you don't, you may want to do so after you read them.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016
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Like many of the animal books I purchase, this was a gift. The recipient thoroughly enjoyed it.
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K. Craven
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2007
This book was very eye opening. I learned so much about what really happened to people and their pets. Some parts I would find myself smiling and in others I was fighting mad. Every doglover should read this book. It should motivate you to want to help in the next disaster.
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C. Coggins
5.0 out of 5 stars Very special , tearjerker, book
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
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Love animals, loved this book !
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verity
5.0 out of 5 stars good impact
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2013
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something all should read to understand all kinds of things....animals/disasters/people...how they all touch one another & the people that care about them all
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dke
5.0 out of 5 stars rescued book.
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2013
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this book was exactly what I wanted to read and was actually on a recommended reading list of people, like myself, who have been trained to rescue animals after a disaster.
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