Kat 5 Animal Rescue is a grassroots, non-profit corporation designed for the protection of animals when natural or man-made disasters strike and to protect animals when they are discovered to be in harms way. Application for recognition of exempt status under section 501(c)(3) has been approved by the IRS.

Kat 5 Animal Rescue is comprised of people who came together in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. All of America saw the images on the national news of animals floating on debris, trapped in houses and waiting. These animals were waiting for someone to rescue them. Many residents were forced to evacuate without their animals. The authorities were ignoring and, at times, exacerbating the situation. This void was filled by grassroots efforts comprised of individuals across the country. We were moved to take action as the clock ticked and these animals lives were in the balance in New Orleans and the surrounding area. These animals were hungry, thirsty, confused and scared. Owners were in tears. The levees overflowed after Hurricane Rita and more animals perished. The situation went from bad to worse but we did not give up hope and continued our efforts to save as many as we could.

Thousands of animals were saved, moved to shelters, and then were moved on into other safe havens around the United States. The ad hoc group that joined forces during those months, now intends to develop a sound base for future operations as Kat 5 Animal Rescue.

We cannot afford to lose these valuable resources that came together during such chaotic times. We have had a crash course in animal rescue. The best way to continue our work is to form a non-profit animal rescue to be in place when disaster strikes again. The capacities we now have are highly functional and include dispatch for pet owners, dispatch for ground rescuers to physically rescue animals, soliciting supplies and funds for specific immediate needs and dispersal of the same, reliable and safe animal placement with transport away from the endangered area. All these skill sets and attendant actions are documented. A consistent tracking resume for any animal is paramount to our work.