Tens of thousands dead in Katrina

And a rescue effort that took nearly a week to get underway.

As happy as I was to see 29 trucks filled in Montpelier, VT the last two days - they thought they might fill two - with clothes, food, and plenty of pet food, I wonder if any of that pet food will ever see those poor animals who were just left. They're in shock and dying, too.

And like with the humans, the authorities aren't allowing anyone in to help.