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Responding to the Destruction of Katrina: A Message from our Dean FOR RELEASE: Sept. 6, 2005The Front Line of Rescue and Care: The sometimes forgotten victims of Hurricane Katrina are the pets, horses, livestock and other animals left without homes, food or shelter as their human companions have evacuated. Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine is working closely with Louisiana State University as they are on the front line of rescue and care efforts for pets and other animals. Our response has three dimensions. First, we have sent two shipments of emergency veterinary supplies, and will continue to provide more until the acute needs are met. Second, we will be providing a cash gift to be deployed through our parent organization, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. Our greatest effort, however, is to provide direct veterinary assistance on the ground in Louisiana. To that end, we are deploying two teams of veterinary specialists (including surgeons and an internist), as well as veterinary technicians and fourth-year veterinary students. The first team arrives in Baton Rouge this weekend. If you would be willing to help in the animal relief efforts, contributions may be made to one of the following:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation | ||
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