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RESCUED:
Saving Animals from Disaster

By Allen and Linda Anderson

New World Library, August 2006

IN THE NEWS

 

Animal rescuers set to go in after Gustav
By Sharon Peters, Special for USA TODAY

“The government officials and procedures have taken intoaccount that people won’t leave without their pets and have made provisions for that,” says Linda Anderson, who with her husband Allen, investigated Katrina and wrote Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster, a clarion call for advance disaster planning for animals. “The intake procedures are organized and standardized so animals don’t get lost in the system. … (The government) is working side by side with the animals groups.”

Excerpt from USA TODAY article, p. 4D, September 2, 2008

 

     "RESCUED: Saving Animals from Disaster was very well received by the students and my faculty colleagues.  It provided a very helpful framework for our [Animals in Disaster, Spring 2007, Arkansas Tech University] course study."
--Kay C. Goss, CEM, Director of Emergency Management and Crisis Communications, Homeland Security

     "The carnage Hurricane Katrina left behind included a devastating pet toll. The authors of Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster, Allen and Linda Anderson, founders of the Angel Animals Network, tell stories about a noble effort to save the four-footed forgotten ones."
--Jackie Loohauis-Benett, Staff, Milwaukee Jouneal Sentinel, December 29, 2007

     "In Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster, Linda and Allen Anderson revisit the hurricanes of 2005, interviewing hundreds of rescuers, hurricane survivors and government officials. The book shares stories of animal rescue and reunion, and presents information to help pet owners prepare for disaster."
--Stacy N. Hackett, Cat Fancy, May 2007

     "Rescued is the most comprehensive book to date on what became a major news story after the storm – caring for the animals of New Orleans. . .The book is an urgent call to action, and readers who have pets will find it a useful guide to evacuating with animals – for preparedness, as we all learned, is everything."
--Susan Larson, Books Editor,
Times-Picayune, “Lift Every Voice: Katrina Survivors and Rescuers Tell Their Stories,” December 18, 2006

     "Anyone needing a moral compass at this juncture could find no better one than Rescued. . .Anyone interested in animal welfare and rescue work should not only read Rescued but also absorb its wisdom and spread its message: Unless we collectively and individually save animals, we stand to lose our humanity."
--Sally Rosenthal,
Best Friends Magazine, January-February 2007

    "The Andersons have done wonders again with Rescued, a riveting book that examines how the largest animal rescue operation in history made a huge difference in changing our view of pets as family members. . .Every pet owner and animal lover should read the Andersons’ book and develop a private plan for the safety of their non-human companions."
Kathy DeSantis,
Awareness, November-December 2006

     "The authors of Rescued detail the important role volunteers played in helping save the animals."
--
Tucson Citizen, Weekend Plus, New Product, December 15, 2006

     "The Andersons list some of the common sense precautions that animal guardians can take to ensure their pets’ well-being during disasters. They also mention the need for proper training, recruitment, and assimilation of disaster relief workers into existing organizations."
--Chris Mercer,
Animal People, November 2006

     "Local authors Linda and Allen Anderson turned their horror into action, writing the compelling book Rescued. Through emotionally wrenching, firsthand accounts of animal rescue and reunion, the book examines how the hurricanes of 2005 changed the way Americans view animal rescue."
--Deborah Caulfield Rybak,
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, October 22, 2006

     "Rescued tells about the rescue organizations that helped save animals and chronicles the reunions of pets with their families, while providing valuable information on how to save animals’ lives."
--
Chicagoland Tails, Pet Magazine, March 2007

     "Anyone who has a companion animal or cares about someone who has a companion animal should read Rescued from cover to cover. It lists page after page of steps which can be followed so the horror of what happened to the animals after Katrina can be prevented the next time."
Jean Faul, “Don’t Leave Without Your Pets,”
Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, Florida), February 25, 2007

     "Rescued is one of the most inspiring accounts in print – and besides offering action and adventure, it also offers pet owners important tips on keeping pets safe."
--
Midwest Book Review

     "Believing that domesticated pets are family members and that by helping them one is also helping people, the Andersons detail what has been learned from Katrina and provide instructions for readers in the event they face an evacuation. The authors stress that owners must take primary responsibility for their pets and that rescue volunteers should be properly trained. The Andersons advice is well taken."
--
Publishers Weekly

     "Aftermath stories will change public policy, and every pet owner should read the Andersons’ book and develop their own private plan for the safety of their nonhuman companions."
--Pamela Crossland,
Booklist, American Library Association

     "For a treasure-trove of uplifting rescue stories in book form, look no further than Rescued."
--
Sarah Casey Newman, "Katrina Tales Tug at the Heartstrings,”"St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 9, 2006

     "A new book, Rescued, is a great read for those of us who own pets, love animals, or worry about animals we see on television during horrific weather or other emergencies."
--Laurie Denger, "Caretakers Can Take Precautions, Should Natural Disasters Arise,"
Dayton Daily News, January 14, 2007

     "Rescued is about the largest animal rescue in history – an estimated 600,000 pets were displaced – and the efforts of more than 5,000 volunteers who tried to save them after Hurricane Katrina and reunite them with their owners. The Andersons interviewed more than 200 of the volunteers."
--Donna Halvorsen, "Their Love of Pets Has Spawned 7 Books,"
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, November 29, 2006

     "Despite the heartbreaking image gracing its cover, the book Rescued, written by Twin Cities authors Allen and Linda Anderson, doesn’t focus on animals who suffered, but rather on the people who saved them."
--Heather Edwards,
Lillie Suburban Newspapers, Perspectives, "Saving Baby: When Disaster Strikes, Pets Need Rescuing Too," January 8, 2007

     "Except for an occasional tornado, Illinois escapes most disasters. Just the same, Andersons’ comments made me think about my own pets and whether I could evacuate them to safety. I’m going to read the book and follow some of those suggestions."
--Mary Wicoff,
Commercial News (Danville, Illinois), August 26, 2006

     "Whether a family has two dads or none, two moms or none, or whether its members have two legs or four, if the heroism delineated in Rescued is any indicator, the one thread that binds the American family of the 21st Century, regardless of its form, is love."
--Terrence Griep, "Local Writers Allen and Linda Anderson Teach the World about Lost Dogs and Broken Dykes,"
Lavender Magazine, February 2-15, 2007

     "Rescued offers practical suggestions for people who want to become animal rescue volunteers. The authors provide valuable information that steers potential volunteers in the right direction for obtaining the training and credentialing that will be mandatory for animal rescue volunteers in future disasters."
--
The National Humane Review, a Quarterly Journal for Friends of American Humane

     "Linda and Allen Anderson, who co-authored Rescued, fretted that all that had been learned by the scores of rescue workers would settle into history and sink to the bottom, never to be seen again. They went to work. They had a publisher ready to go, having written a series of books on animals and spirituality."
--Connie Bloom, "Hurricane Horrors Inspire Couple’s Rescue Chronicles,"
Akron Beacon Journal, January 27, 2007

     "Rescued offers a compelling look at the failures and victories of animal rescue operations during hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and how those storms changed the way Americans view animal rescue."
--
Dog Fancy, November 2006

     "The authors also remind us that flooding is not the only type of emergency that can cause separation of pets from their families, and provide a checklist of extremely helpful pointers to help people plan in advance for catastrophes such as fires, toxic gas leaks, hurricanes and tornados, power outages, and civil unrest. Essential for all animal lovers."
--Susan Riley, freelance book reviewer

     "If you care about the welfare and safety of your pets and of other animals who rely on humans to protect them, you should read this book and learn how you can educate yourself. Knowledge is power."
--
A. Baxter, Petroglyphs

     "Rescued succeeds very well when writing about the hurricane and levee failure — there are multiple narratives about those who stayed behind (most famously Dr. James Riopelle at Lindy Boggs Medical Center."
--Voices of New Orleans

     "Deeply moving stories and up-to-date information about this very important and often ignored aspect of natural disasters. Highly recommended! Award winner of Animals/Pet category, the Best Books 2006 National Book Awards"
--Jeff Bowen,
USABookNews.com

     "Must Read!!!!"
--
Today’s Books, Public News Service Reports to the Media on Book Publishing Industry

     "Adopt your very own copy of this book, then gather your family (two-footed and four-footed) and be sure you’re prepared for cat-astrophe, doggone it. If you’re a pet parent, Rescued is definitely worth begging for.”"
--Terri Schlichenmeyer,
The Bookworm Sez, LLC

     "Rescued provides practical instructions that will aid pet owners and organizations that must prepare to manage animals in a disaster or evacuation."
--
Natural Hazards Observer, "Reducing Vulnerability to Disasters Through Education and School Safety," Colorado University, January 2007

     "A terrific new book about dog rescue has recently been published and it’s a must have for the greyhound library – Rescued."
--Kathy, greyhoundsmakegreatpets.org

     "Rescued offers life-changing stories of animal rescue and reunion and practical advice to prepare family pets for disaster and evacuation."
--Nashville Humane Association

     "This new work honors the animal welfare heroes that helped rescue the many animal victims of Hurricane Katrina. This is a must-read book for pet owners, rescue workers, as well as a fundraising opportunity for shelters or rescues."
--PETS 911,
The Companion Newsletter, August 2005

     "This book tells heartwarming stories about hair-raising rescues and reunions, including one about a doctor and his wife who saved nearly 60 animals – and the bizarre events that followed. It helps pet owners prepare for hurricanes, floods, fires, or tornadoes, and covers recent changes in pet laws."
--
LA Daily News, January 17, 2007

Click  to purchase RESCUED: Saving Animals from Disaster, Life Changing Stories and Practical Suggestions autographed by Allen and Linda Anderson from the Angel Animals online bookstore.

Endorsements

     "It is important to tell these stories so we can learn from both the successes and disappointments of that [Hurricane Katrina animal rescue] unforgettable ordeal."
--John Ensign, DVM, U.S. Senator,
from the foreword for RESCUED

     "Believing that domesticated pets are family members and that by helping them one is also helping people, the Andersons detail what has been learned from Katrina and provide instructions for readers in the event that they face an evacuation. The authors stress that owners must take primary responsibility for their pets and that rescue volunteers should be properly trained. . .their advice is well taken."
--Publisher’s Weekly review, 7-24-06

     "RESCUED is a riveting book about amazing people who truly make a huge difference to countless animals with whom we share our homes and our planet. Its personal stories about unsung and selfless heroes who work behind the scenes clearly illustrate the deep passions that bind us to a wide variety of animals. A must read that I couldn't put down, RESCUED will move you to action."
--Marc Bekoff, University of Colorado; author of
Animal Passions and Beastly Virtues and editor of the Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior

     "The most important chapter, to our minds, reviews the lessons learned from Katrina.  The first was, 'Hurricane Katrina provided a wake-up call for mainstream Americans to recognize the importance of saving animals from disaster.'. . . . The Andersons list some of the common sense precautions that animal guardians can take to ensure their pets' well-being during disasters."
--Chris Mercer, Animal People, November 2006

     "[RESCUED] is one of the most inspiring accounts in print -- besides offering action and adventure, it offers pet owners important tips on keeping pets safe."
--Midwest Book Review

     "Deeply moving stories and up-to-date information about this very important and often ignored aspect of natural disasters.  Highly recommended!  Award winner of Animals/Pet category, the Best Books 2006 National Book Awards."
--Jeff Bowen, USABOOKNEWS.COM

     "Must Read!!!!"
--Today's Books, Public News Service Reports to the Media on Book Publishing Industry

     "Local authors Linda and Allen Anderson (also writing instructors at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis) turned their horror into action, writing the compelling book RESCUED: Saving Animals From Disaster.  Through emotionally wrenching, firsthand accounts of animal rescue and reunion, the book examines how the hurricanes of 2005 changed the way Americans view animal rescue."
--Deborah Caulfield Rybak, Minneapolis Star-Tribune

      "Compelling, fascinating, and most importantly highly moral."
--Ben Stein, author, actor, commentator

      "American Humane applauds the Andersons' tireless efforts to pay homage to the hundreds of individuals from scores of animal welfare groups who gave so much to rescue the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina."
--Marie Belew Wheatley, President & CEO, American Humane Association

     "We can't predict or control nature. We can't prevent natural disasters and accidents from occurring. But we can limit the destruction our beloved companion animals face by being prepared and including the animals we love and are responsible for in our considerations. RESCUED shows you step-by-step how to prepare for times when evacuation of the home is the only option. The book offers vital, in-the-trenches information for saving animals' lives gleaned from hundreds of animal rescue organizations, experts, and volunteers. RESCUED inspires individuals, agencies, and the nation to take care of animals when disaster strikes and to make rescuing animals a vital part of healthy and enlightened communities. By relating powerful animal rescue and reunion stories from Hurricane Katrina, the Andersons remind us all to cherish the human-animal bond by preserving the bond. Read it and reap!"
--Dr. Marty Becker, Resident Veterinarian on Good Morning America, Knight Ridder Tribune Veterinary columnist, author of The Healing Power of Pets and Fitness Unleashed

     "The Anderson's have placed animals center stage and taught us their value. This must-read, riveting account helps us understand that Hurricane Katrina caused the evolution of both the human and animal spirit."
--Barbara J. Gislason, Chair, American Bar Association
TIPS Animal Law Committee

 

     "Through first-hand accounts of the sweeping tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, this indispensable primer on disaster response and support networks melts away the notion that a cat or dog is anything less than a family member."
--Jonathan Balcombe, author of
Pleasurable Kingdom: Animals and the Nature of Feeling Good

     "Hurricane Katrina taught us that public policy must be revised to reflect the love between people and their nonhuman family members. With their finely written and touching book, RESCUED, Allen and Linda Anderson drive that point home. It is an important work that will warm the hearts of all readers whose animals are an indispensable part of the family."
--Karen Dawn, founder of DawnWatch.com, nationwide media alerts for animals in the news

     "RESCUED is a wonderful tribute to all the individuals, organizations, and government entities that give their all to save and protect animals every single day. It should be a required read for anyone considering entering the world of animal welfare or animal rescue."
--Susana Della Maddalena, PetSmart Charities Executive Director

     "Animal rescue had a defining moment after Hurricane Katrina. Widespread media coverage showing thousands of stranded animals helped to bring about the largest animal rescue effort in history and raised the public’s awareness of the bond between the companion animal and his or her human family. RESCUED provides riveting accounts of courage and persistence after Katrina. With its inspiring and dramatic stories of animal rescue, this book serves as a reminder that saving animals’ precious lives is not only noble but a moral imperative."
--Gretchen Wyler, vice-president of The Humane Society of the United States, producer of annual Genesis Awards broadcast on Animal Planet

 

Comments from Animal-loving Celebrities
Interviewed in
RESCUED

     "It’s not for the faint of heart to go into these issues. I look back and think that the powers that be moved my life around so that I would attain some celebrity. For some strange reason people listen to celebrities. . .I have over thirty years behind me of working with problems of wild animals in captivity and a continuing litany of horror stories to tell how these animals are treated. How much space does a lion or tiger need? We can’t give them enough space in captivity!"
--Tippi Hedren, founder and executive director of The Roar Foundation and Shambala, president of the American Sanctuary Association, award-winning actress

     "I think everybody should be personally involved in rescuing animals. It says about any country what they are like. If you don’t care for animals, you are not going to take care of people either."
--Rue McLanahan, animal activist, television, film actress,
The Golden Girls television series

     "Animals are part of the equilibrium of this planet and of nature. Animal life is part of our survival. It is time for the human race to behave as human and respect and protect the animals."
--Brigitte Bardot, film actress, animal activist, founder of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation

     "I was glad to see there were concerned organizations and individuals that stepped in to help rescue animals after Hurricane Katrina. Animal rescue is a reflection on us as a society and a country."
--Joe Mantegna, film (
Godfather Trilogy) television actor (Joan of Arcadia), writer, producer, and director

     "The attention placed on animals in need after Hurricane Katrina was a large outpouring of love and concern that helped to save countless animals lives. It shows respect for life and being a decent human being to believe in animal rescue."
--Molly Sims, actress,
Las Vegas television series, Sports Illustrated supermodel

     "Animal rescue is an expression of our own souls and hearts. When our love rushes forward to help those who can’t help themselves, we advance exponentially in our soulwork."
--Dee Wallace, television and film actress,
Sons & Daughters television series, “Mary” in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

     "As a country, we have the responsibility to take care of our pets, especially in situations of disaster when our animals are unable to take care of themselves. It’s about putting ‘humane’ back into ‘humanity.’"
--Tiffani Thiessen, director of award-winning short film
Just Pray, InStyle Magazine’s 2006 Celebrity Weddings, television/film actress, Beverly Hills, 90210


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