Who Really Are The Heros Of Katrina?

So, with all of the rumors regarding animal rescue during Katrina, who really are the real heros? I'm not there to see with my own eyes. But I do know that there are many, many good-intentioned people going through some changes of their own right now. People maybe who once had the "concept" of a better system to save our animals in need of rescue. But that's all it was, a concept. They may have fantisized about a better system, they may have even given a small attempt to join in on the fight to protect our animal friends. But they really didn't realize the enormity of the problem until they became directly involved saving hundreds of lives of innocent creatures all absolutely traumatized and devestated by Katrina, and now, Rita. These people who once lived on a concept, now have the actual hands-on, roll-your-sleeves-up experience in what it takes to DO the WORK so many are unwilling or unable to do. These heros have been through the fire and they lay in the ashes now wondering what hit them. But just like the great Phoenix, they will rise from these ashes, get up tomorrow morning and do "it" all over again. Why? Because their concept has been transformed into a reality that cannot be ignored. Their perception of the "system" has been forever changed and their mission has solidified their very reason for becoming a part of the solution simply because they have been and still are, in the trenches. Who are the heros? The people who are STILL in LA DOING the WORK that everyone else tired of. The people who took animals back to their sanctuary to nurse back to health, at their OWN expense and time. These are THE HEROS OF KATRINA. We salute all of you who have been through the storm, literally, and are rising from the ashes, literally. THANK YOU for being our feet, our hands, our hearts, when we could not be where you have been, where you ARE! Machelle