New Orleans Pets

American Voices • human interest • animals • natural disasters • ISSUE 41•37 • Sep 14, 2005

According to reports, many people in New Orleans are reluctant to evacuate because they don't want to leave their pets. What do you think?

“As the owner of a Chihuahua, I've been looking for an excuse to ditch that damn thing for years.”
Rebecca Basset –
Systems Analyst
“I don’t blame them. With the situation down there the way it is, those pets are a valuable food source.”
Marcus Brauer –
Custodian
“Kitties and doggies in trouble? Finally, something to put a human face on this tragedy.”
Walt Kirsch –
Tax Preparer

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