Here are some of my notes and thoughts about what happened in Pahrump, Nevada, several years ago and what happened there a few weeks ago.

FLOCK, 'For the Love Of Cats and Kittens', or Auschwitz, Nevada, as some call it - is not an exception. Extermination camps like these exist all over the country. An opportunity was missed to set an example. The Pahrump DA's office wasted time, humane organizations dropped the ball. The animals continute to suffer and die. History will repeat itself. Unfortunately.

Moraga-Orinda Fire District and Contra Costa Fire District responded to a reported structure fire with garage involvement. Fire units raced to the scene on Camino Sobrante, where they found a garage full of thick black smoke. The family escaped outside after calling 911, then awaiting for the firefighters to arrive.

While the national animal rescue groups seem to be unable to get people into Haiti to assist the many animal victims of the earthquake, some organizations that have been providing veterinary support are checking in. The Horse.Com has an article that discusses what is going on at the moment. Proceed with caution, animal rescuers and Animals-Are-Just-Food people do not always get along...
Overall, the impact on pets will probably be minimal: the people in Haiti are too poor to have pets. A friend of mine said: "I am glad there are groups doing assessments but as far as animals in need there ....... cats are eaten .....Dogs are very few ... and there are no pets . My husband has friends and has been there . there wont be a huge animal issue . They will need animals for food . i hate to see the animal groups exploit the disaster for money that could be used for people .." That is an opinion, not necessarily a fact. But I tend to believe my friends...
Please do not donate to any animal related cause that mentions Haiti unless you agree with their mission and practices and you know that they are actually on the ground in Haiti.
Disasters are usually goldmines for unscrupulous organizations that focus on "donor dollars".I have already received several emails  from (national) 'animal welfare' organizations asking for money, while one look at their web site tells you that they are currently not deploying. Most are just 'monitoring'.
My advice is to give for the humanitarian disaster, earmark it (write 'For Haiti') on your check and make sure that the organization you are giving money to is actually on the ground in Haiti.