The recent earthquakes and tsunami in Japan have caused so much devastation.  Many people lost their lives, and all of their possessions.  There is another tragedy, however, that is not generating as much attention: the loss of the animals.  The Humane Society of the United States has a team that is helping with those who have lost their furry family members.  If you would like to read more, and help if you can, please read their article:

http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2011/03/japan-disaster.html