Summary:
This book gave information on different hurricanes and how people were able to save different animals after each one. There were many pictures that showed just how much danger the animals were in due to their owners leaving them behind. It also had happy stories of animals that were reunited with their owners or found new and loving homes after being rescued.

Personal Reflection:
As an animal lover, I enjoyed reading the book and seeing the animals getting help. It was nice to know that there are other people out there that care for animals and didn't want to just leave them to starve to death or drown.

Classroom Extensions:
Have students make a list of what their pet would need in case of an emergency. Have them pack an emergency bag for their pet with these supplies.

Have them do the same thing for themselves.

This book was a nonfiction book about rescuing animals from natural diasters like hurricanes. There is a series about saving animals from hurricanes, volcanoes, fires, etc. The book had real life stories, (mainly about Katrina and New Orleans), about saving animals in times of need. This was not only about cats and dogs, which was a pleasant suprise. There were horses, squirels, fish, dolphins, cows, chickens, mules, penguins, alligators, otters, sea lions, etc. This is a good book for kids of any age, but it can be read by intermidate readers and above alone. Younger kids would need some help to learn of the inspiraring stories. I would recommend this to someone who cares for animals, may be connected to hurricanes, or is just interested in a new subject that isn't usually discussed. There are heartbreaking pictures on almost every page. All the pictures are photographs of animals and helpful people. This book's "big idea" was to show that hurricanes and disasters effect more than just humans. ( )

15,000 animals were rescued after Hurricane Katrina, from dogs and cats to horses and even dolphins. Full color photos accompany poignant stories in this book that will fit the bill for many young animal lovers. ( )