New Orleans Pets

American Voices

September 14, 2005 | ISSUE 41•37

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
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