Hi,

My name is Aimee Rust, and I live in the Point at 416 Eliza (it's the big gray house with the rosebushes). From what I understand, time is running out for pets left behind, so I'm going back tomorrow (9/13) to do what I can to help.

I've heard that the Nat'l Guard is preventing people from entering others' houses to rescue animals, so I'd rather not "break in" to save your pet, but if you've left a hidden key or something and you want me to check on/feed your animals, let me know ASAP at this site or at pdreadfull@yahoo.com. Again, I'd rather not be arrested for this, but I will do whatever else I can to save your animals.

Also, if you're in touch with people already in the Point who have been working to save animals, I am willing and able to assist their efforts. I will be bringing as much cat and dog food as my jeep can hold, and I already have a live trap and leashes back at my house. I do need some information: it would be best to evacuate these animals, but we will need places to shelter them once we get them out. Any ideas/advice?

Please let me know what I can do to help. The thought of those starving animals breaks my heart, and by the time the authorities get their asses in gear it will be too late.

Aimee Rust