Kudos to our partner, the ASPCA for the great work they've been doing in NYC!!! The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reports that as of 12pm Saturday, September 15, 2001 over 100 animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets have received medical care from veterinarians at the ASPCA mobile veterinary unit. These animals were rescued from homes that had been evacuated following the World Trade Center disaster. Animals are being treated primarily for shock, dehydration, and respiratory distress. The ASPCA has set up a command center and pet rescue hotline in response to the plight of pets affected by the disaster and was equipped with a mobile veterinary medical unit, emergency medical supplies, pet carriers, pet food, and a psychologist trained to help distressed pet owners. For some examples of their work, visit the ASPCA website at http://aspca.org and click on PRESS PHOTOS OF ASPCA RESCUE EFFORTS. And remember to recommend the Petfinder.com site to anyone looking for resource information. Stay safe and kiss your critters. --Kim Kim Saunders Director of Shelter Outreach and Public Relations [log in to unmask] 908-810-1976 relayed by Alicia and the many faces at Ferret Wise www.ferretwise.org [Posted in FML issue 3544]