"Mine -- Taken by Katrina"

The fate of the animals left behind when Katrina hit New Orleans a few years ago is an often untold story. People who were forced to evacuate often were also forced to leave behind their furry friends. Because of the devastation many evacuees did not return, not for their belongings but also not for their pets. Animal rescue teams from around the country swooped in to save them.

Years after Katrina some of the evacuees have their lives back in order and have gone looking for their pets, which have since been adopted by new families. The stories of some of these battles for the ownership of dogs is told in a new movie: Mine -- Taken by Katrina. I got a sneak preview of this movie last week, courtesy of my friend Erin who is one of the makers.

I'm not much of a pet person, but it is a touching story nonetheless. One thing I can't help but wonder is why people would not be happy adopting a new pet from an asylum instead of fighting for a dog that they abandoned and haven't searched for in a year. There are plenty of pets in need of loving homes.

The movie isn't finished yet and the makers would love your support so they can complete their work.