Orphans of Katrina: Inside the World's Biggest Animal Rescue- What Really Happened on the Gulf and How You Can Help Save America's Pets Today

Orphans of Katrina is a remarkable, heartfelt journey deep inside the greatest animal rescue in history.

O'Toole's acute eye, and over 100 photographs, is a sharp witness to the poignant, fragile land where man and animal band together in a the ultimate race against time. She exposes this searing, uncharted world with revealing photos, striking observations, and startling rescue tales. As she walks us through this unfathomed land, she makes a moving plea, and gives us a roadmap, to help America's pets today.

Orphans of Katrina is a vivid journey, a historical account, and a celebration of the volunteer rescuers--and the animals we share our world with.

Orphans has won the following awards:
2011 Glyph Award Winner,
2011 Nautalis Award Winner,
2011 BAIPA Award Winner,
2011 Living Now Award Winner,
2010 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Winner
2011 Reader's Favorite Book Award Winner
2011 USA Best Books Drama Award Winner