Rescuing the stranded

National animal rescue groups have arrived here in Monroe to aid with our local rescue shelter operation and expand to accept animals as they are rescued from down south.

We're expecting 50 more animals this weekend.

These will be the ones who've survived the floodwaters, separated from their owners, lost perhaps forever.

Lindsey and I will volunteer this weekend, and let you know. In the meantime, here are some photos shot by our Gannett Louisiana photographers of pet rescue efforts in New Orleans....