http://www.habitatforhorses.org/ They have an update everyday on the progress they are making rescuing the horses and what they need

I added a seperate post of rescue stories, but they are still in need of hay and other supplies.

On the front page of the Austin American Statesman it says that cattle and horses are starving for food and water. We are in touch with the Texas Agrilife Ext. Service and waiting to hear back as to whether it is more helpful for us to bring in semi truck loads of hay like we did for Katrina, or to donate money. Until we hear back, you can help immediately by going to their website to donate money for feed and hay: http://agrilifevents.tamu.edu/events/details.cfm?RegistrationID=206 or phone 979-845-2604 If you are able to give "In-Kind" donations, such at hay and feed please contact the Department of Agriculture directly at 1-800-835-5832, select option 0 We will update this as soon as we hear back. Thanks, Admin

This article was on msnbc.com this evening: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26725858 KXAN-TV AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) -- Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced Monday joint efforts with local, state and federal partners as well as statewide agricultural organizations to meet the needs of thousands of agricultural producers impacted by Hurricane Ike. Commissioner Staples is expressing an urgent plea to Texans across the state to assist in any way they can to help farmers and ranchers hit hard by the deadly storm. "Producers in Southeast Texas are in desperate need of our help to save their livestock," Commissioner Staples said. "Storm surges from Hurricane Ike have destroyed fences and made forage and water sources harmful for livestock. We are working with federal and state officials to save the remaining livestock, but also need assistance from fellow Texans to ensure the effects of this catastrophe don't become worse. " State agencies are still trying to assess the financial impact Hurricane Ike has caused Texas agricultural producers; however, tens of thousands of livestock are without food and are at risk of dying if not fed. For producers needing aid, it is essential they contact their local emergency management officials who are in direct communication with the state emergency disaster management team and will be able to allocate the proper resources. If your livestock-related needs are not met, you can contact staff at the Texas Animal Health Commission at 1-800-550-8242 extension 296. Commissioner Staples is asking producers who are signed up through the Texas Department of Agriculture's Hay Hotline to sell or donate animal feed, hay or other resources such as feed and water troughs. Producers in need of these resources are encouraged to call the hotline at 1-800-Tell-TDA or visit their Web site for more information. The Texas AgriLife Extension Service is also setting up horse and cattle feed donation and distribution sites. Contact your local extension agent for more information. To offer financial resources to the animal relief effort, AgriLife Extension Service has set up a foundation at this Web site or call 979-845-2604.