Doing a bit to help out the animals...

OCTOBER 2, 2005- Chalmette, LA
This was the first dog that my friend Paul Meehan and I found in Chalmette. He was an old boxer hunkered down in some matted grass. I don't know what his name was, but he looked like a Buddy to me. We would never have seen him if some people across the street hadn't told us where he was. He was just lying there, flies feasting on his back, bloated with blood. At first he was too scared to move, but after some sweet talking and a McDonald's Egg McMuffin, he warmed up to us. In fact, once we got him near the car he was ready to go for a ride.

I can't imagine what he thought of the whole situation. Paul and I were in Chalmette October 1st. That poor dog and all the other animals had been surviving for an entire month- who knows how. I know some were not as fortunate.

This stout pup was taken to the veterinary triage set up at Chalmette High School to be shipped out to a rescue organization. I hope he was reunited with his owners, or at least was adopted to a kind family. He had no tags or microchip. Please please please microchip your pets. If they are lost like Buddy you may never see him again. Then again, if you are able, take them with you. For all the companionship they give, they do not deserve to be abandoned to fate.
Photos taken 10/2/2005