Looks like we are right smack in the direct path of Katrina. I'm about 50 miles west of New Orleans on the coast (Houma, LA). We are staying put 'cause we're in the high part of Terrebonne Parish and where are we going to go with 5 dogs and 7 cats and how the heck would we all fit in a Kia Sportage, anyway??
Now, the other problem - what happens AFTER the hurricane to all the pets left behind??
Luckily, I've been in contact with Noah's Wish, an organization that comes in to help with precisely that problem. We've already got a large parking lot for them to set up in, too. They are a phenomenal organization, check them out at:
www.noah'swish.org.
Good luck, Dixie and everyone else in Katrina's path! I'll be thinking of you - again. Say a little prayer for us.
Jeanne