I'm not gonna say that this is a particularly rational use of my time and funds. I can't say that I don't logically see the reason why they had to take the boy's dog. But dammit, I fucking cried when I heard about this. And now I can do something about it, maybe.
http://katrinafoundpets.com/snowball_fund.htm
I just want this kid to be comforted and loved and taken care of. I think this is a way I can do that. If you do too, think about helping, or at least spreading this around.
(And yeah, if it matters, I already have given a fair bit to other charities. I don't think this should be anyone's top priority, but it's something I'm choosing to do in addition to the other ways I'm trying to help).