After Hurricane Ike, efforts to save animals

Hurricane Ike has flooded much of the area surrounding Houston and Galveston, Texas, and caused millions of residents to lose power. The death toll is still climbing and thousands are still living in shelters.  And people aren't the only focus of attention. A number of organizations are working to save pets and farm animals in the area.

The Humane Society of the United States reports on its efforts to come to the aid of pets abandoned by their owners, who in many cases were forced to flee without them.

And the Waco (Texas) Tribune-Herald reports on a shelter that has its hands full.

National Geographic News, meanwhile, checks up on some animals that weathered the storm.

Finally, Fox News features some pets that were sheltered by the Houston SPCA.

In the photo above, Dennis Garcia holds his pet Duck, Bo, who stayed in his backyard during Hurricane Ike, while assessing the damage to his home Tuesday.

--Alice Short

Photo: Frank Franklin II/Associated Press