The animals of the Gulf Coast

It's heartbreaking to think about the pets and other animals that are starving in Louisiana and Mississippi. Many people had to leave their pets behind in the midst of the evacuation, and many were simply separated in the middle of all the chaos.

Fortunately, there are some good stories to tell. In one case, a family's two dogs, a cat and a guinea pig have been saved thanks to a doctor who volunteered to stay behind and care for the animals.

My friend Jason at Cambridge Chatter is urging people to give to the Humane Society's Disaster Relief Fund so more of these animals can be brought to safety.