Over 50,000 dogs and cats were left behind in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The pets (mostly dogs) that survived the flood were locked in houses and chained to fences without food and water for up to six weeks. A small group of brave rescuers from around the world risked their lives to sledgehammer down doors, brave toxic floodwaters and dodge corrupt cops in a race against time to rescue up to 10,000 trapped and starving animals. They discovered widespread scenes of horrific torture, death, disease, neglect, and thoughtless abandonment of dogs. They broke the case to the FBI of sadistic police officers who needlessly tortured and shot over 20 innocent dogs at three schools in the St Bernard Parish area. Some rescuers worked with the official rescue organization, the Humane society of the united states (HSUS), while others joined a more aggressive rescue outfit, code named Winn Dixie. This film also tells uplifting stories of hope and survival as pets are reunited with their owners while other lucky pets find loving new homes. These hard earned lessons will help our nation understand the need for animal evacuation plans in natural disasters. Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at the grim reality of the life and death struggles on the toxic streets of New Orleans.