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Boca Raton, FL June 6, 2005 -- It's the start of a new hurricane season and dog rescue groups still struggle to place dogs that were severely traumatized by Hurricane Katrina. Many of the dogs that were left behind were rescued from the rooftops in New Orleans, and because they were most likely homeless before the hurricane, the severe trauma has only made their fear of humans and other animals worse.
"How does Hurricane Katrina continue to affect the animals that were left behind?" Jamie Wolf, the founder of Rescue Rehab Home of South Florida responds to questions about the Hurricane Katrina animals that were left behind, "For the ones that have fared the worst, these dogs need training, socialization and TLC before they can be adopted out to new families."
Rescue Rehab Home of South Florida is working with The Best Friends Animal Society to have some of these Hurricane Katrina victims sent to their South Florida dog rescue group so Eddie Panzano, a Boca Raton animal behaviorist, and the staff at Rescue Rehab Home can help socialize them and ultimately get them "adoptable".
"It takes a tremendous effort in time and money to get these traumatized dogs rehabilitated to start their new lives at forever homes," tells Ms. Wolf, "The Training Partners Program, started by The Best Friends Animal Society, is the vehicle to rehabilitate some of the traumatized and hard to place dogs from Hurricane Katrina using the best trainers in the country. We are looking for the community to donate hurricane relief funds to help our South Florida dog rescue group participate in taking care of these deserving animals."
How you can help the animals affected by Hurricane Katrina that still need rehabilitation?
Secure Internet Donations http://www.rescuerehabhome.org
Telephone donations 561-241-3977
Collapsible crates can be dropped off at PetLover Central Boca Valley Plaza, 7491 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton (next to Publix north of Yamato Rd)
About Rescue Rehab Home
Rescue Rehab Home is devoted to the care of injured neglected or discarded dogs. Our motto is "Saving one dog at a time". Our South Florida dog rescue group provides medical care, shelter and socialization with a goal of finding forever homes for every dog.
We are a no-kill facility.
Our rescued dogs will always receive:
A warm and comfy place to sleep and live
Constant human interaction and supervision
Hours of exercise play each day with humans and/or other friendly dogs
On call care from a licensed DVM
The healthiest holistic food and supplements
Regular assessments from an animal behaviorist and a trainer
Veterinary care
Rescue Rehab Home is completely funded by animal rescue donations from private individuals and companies. http://www.rescuerehabhome.org 561-241-3977
Media Contacts:
Jay Berkowitz www.tengoldenrules.com 561-716-1334
Jamie Wolf, http://www.rescuerehabhome.org 561-241-3977
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