Pet Protection (Hurricane Katrina) Bill Sent to Bush

[Omaha Steve]

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20060921/D8K8UIIG3.html

Pet Protection Bill Sent to Bush
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Sep 20, 9:22 PM (ET)

By MARY DALRYMPLE

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress called for emergency preparedness plans that include helping individuals and families with pets, under legislation sent Wednesday to President Bush.

It was during Hurricane Katrina that people saw the images of anguished pet owners asked to abandon their animals to gain shelter or be rescued.

"It became evident during Hurricane Katrina, when asked to choose between abandoning their pets (and) their own personal safety, many pet owners chose to risk their lives and remain with their pets, and some of them perished," said Rep. Christopher Shays, R-Conn.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat who has two beagles and a cocker spaniel, said the bill is about "compassion and the recognition of the importance of compassion in the life of this nation."

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[OhioChick]

1. * has no compassion for the human race.....

How can he possess that for animals?

[texpatriot2004]

2. Kick it for Katrina Victims nm

[AtomicKitten]

3. this was excruciatingly painful to watch on TV

The anguish of this decision was beyond my comprehension; I don't think I could ever abandon my pets under any circumstances.

[rodeodance]

4. good to see Congress cares.