Red Paw

The brainchild of founder Jen Leary, the Red Paw is for animals in times of disaster as the Red Cross is to the humans. The agency, based in Philadelphia, is 2 years old and uses a network of volunteers, animal welfare groups, and foster homes to help animal victims, often separated from their families, when they too are caught up in disasters. They operate 24/7, 365 days per year assisting displaced animals and their people. Red Paw is the Red Cross for animals and its mission is to protect animals in times of peril. Their website at, http://www.redpawemergencyreliefteam.org/ says it all and has information on how to volunteer, donate, or adopt. A pretty noble idea, in my opinion, that gives a voice to our loved ones that are often forgotten or considered low priority when natural and man-made disasters strike, our companions, also known as pets.