People were forced to leave their pets behind during Hurricane Katrina, creating an unprecedented animal welfare crisis that has shaped the country’s disaster response ever since.
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Why did the baby seal cross the road? It’s not a riddle for this Connecticut city
A baby seal was rescued from the streets of downtown New Haven, lethargic and underweight. He is now recovering at a nearby aquarium, which hopes to eventually release him back into the ocean.
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Opinion: The life and work of Seuk Kim, pilot and animal rescuer
NPR’s Scott Simon remembers Seuk Kim, a volunteer animal rescue pilot who died in a crash earlier this week, transporting several dogs.


