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«The ASPCA is pleased to be in a position where we can assist animal shelters in Florida by helping move homeless cats and dogs out of impacted communities to free up much - needed space for owned pets displaced by the storm,» said Dick Green, senior director of Disaster Response for ASPCA Field Investigations and Response.

And their flexible, intelligent arms are the envy of roboticists and artificial intelligence engineers worldwide.But these animals, which have evolved over hundreds of millions of years, can teach us even more about security in the 21st century than camo and communications, Rafe Sagarin argues in his new book Learning from the Octopus: How secrets from nature can help us fight terrorist attacks, natural disasters and disease (Basic Books, April 2012).

This can spell disaster for communities that hunt these animals for sustenance, Hoberg said.

But can infrasound - using animals actually sense a tsunami or other impending disasters?

There are hundreds of reports of animals behaving abnormally before earthquakes, but does that mean they can predict such natural disasters?

For more information on G.I. Wishes» disaster response plan, how to adopt an animal through G.I. Wishes or how to donate or volunteer, visit www.GIWishes.org, call [phone] or send an e-mail to [email protected] More information also can be found on G.I. Wishes» Facebook page.

In case you are not at home at the time of a disaster, place stickers on the front and back of your home or barn to notify neighbors or emergency personnel that animals are on your property and where they can find your evacuation supplies.

How Individuals Can Participate with FIR: The ASPCA is always looking for individuals to deploy to our cruelty and disaster operations and assist with on - the - ground animal care and logistics.

Discover how the ASPCA's Disaster Response Program works with emergency management, public health, and animal welfare organizations to prepare for natural and man - made disasters — and how you can put these principles to use in your own community.

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To reach children and adults nationwide, American Humane Association is embarking on a year - long campaign starting with a national media tour, educational roadshow to schools with a traveling museum aboard its fleet of famed Red Star Rescue trucks that save animals in disasters, and a website www.Kindness100.org where readers can find a fascinating historical retrospective of «Be Kind to Animals Week,» a series of pre-K-5 curricula to teach children compassion in all areas of life, official downloadable proclamations for local, state and federal officials, and a Kindness 100 Pledge with four things people can do to improve the lives of millions — actually, billions — of aanimals in disasters, and a website www.Kindness100.org where readers can find a fascinating historical retrospective of «Be Kind to Animals Week,» a series of pre-K-5 curricula to teach children compassion in all areas of life, official downloadable proclamations for local, state and federal officials, and a Kindness 100 Pledge with four things people can do to improve the lives of millions — actually, billions — of aAnimals Week,» a series of pre-K-5 curricula to teach children compassion in all areas of life, official downloadable proclamations for local, state and federal officials, and a Kindness 100 Pledge with four things people can do to improve the lives of millions — actually, billions — of animalsanimals.

And there are the animals rescued from disasters, who sometimes need temporary homes until they can return to their families.

I'm so grateful to know that with partners like North Shore Animal League America and Hallmark Channel, I can play a role in helping these resilient, inspiring animals move forward into happy lives, leaving disaster, loneliness, and fear behind.

Animals can become disoriented and wander away from home during a disaster.

What can you do to make sure both you and your animals are ready for a disaster?

«At the Kentucky Humane Society, we have seen first - hand the effects that natural disasters can have on companion animals.»

Veterinary clinics, boarding facilities and animal shelters in neighboring communities can be resources to tap into if something happens in your community — they may be able to provide housing and care to your dog while your family regroups after a disaster.

In light of National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 13, we at the Kentucky Humane Society, in partnership with Hill's Pet Nutrition's Food Shelter & Love ® program, wants to make sure that families think to include their pets and are well - versed in the easy steps that can help keep pets safe in an emergency.

Animal behavior can change in a disaster or high stress situation.

Large animal clinicians developed the first disaster preparedness plans to include animals and animal rescue protocols - the team has deployed volunteers and other support during Northern California floods in 1997, Hurricane Floyd, Hurricane Katrina and the wildfires of 2006 in Yolo County, CA.

Orange County The SoCal Animal Response Team has deployed their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to an emergency evacuation shelter at El Modena High School located at 3920 E Spring St, Orange, CA 92869.

Tracking for the identification of a horse can assist in recovery in the event the animal runs away or encounters a natural disaster, as well as to protect owners in instances of disputes, during repurchase exams and for breeding confirmations.

These dedicated volunteers can deploy on a moment's notice to assist animals in times of disaster or crises.

While a natural disaster can be an extraordinarily stressful event for humans and animals alike, you can help maximize your pet's chance for survival with some basic preparation.

However, many people choose to give to our Animal Urgent Care Fund - these are unrestricted gifts that allow us to respond quickly to emergency situations like a natural disaster, or even the investigation of a puppy mill where thousands of animals need to be treated and cared for until forever homes can be found.

The AKC Reunite Canine Support and Relief Fund can provide resources, support and other assistance to not - for - profit animal shelters and similar not - for - profit organizations providing care for pets displaced as a result of natural or civil disasters like these tornadoes.

We are proud to be a part of this effort and will continue to help our fellow animal welfare agencies, city and state officials and residents affected by the disaster in every way we can.

Members of VERT MRC receive training in the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS), animal sheltering, disaster medicine, evacuation methods etc and can become registered Disaster Service disaster medicine, evacuation methods etc and can become registered Disaster Service Disaster Service Workers.

America's leading animal welfare organizations have responded quickly to the disasters and you can help their efforts with donations:

National Veterinary Response Teams can assess the veterinary medicine needs in a community after a disaster, treat and stabilize animals including law enforcement animals, conduct surveillance for animal diseases and diseases that can be transmitting between animals and people, and provide technical assistance to local officials on food and water safety issues for animals.

While natural disasters are often unpredictable and unexpected, having a disaster preparedness plan in place ensures that communities can offer safe, responsible animal care in times of crisis.

Introduced in the House by U.S. Rep. Tom Lantos (D - CA) and Rep. Chris Shays (R - CT) and in the Senate by Sen. Ted Stevens (R - AK) and Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D - NJ), both bills would require local and state disaster plans to include provisions for companion animals and service animals in the event of a major disaster or emergency.

For centuries, individuals from all around the world have believed that dogs and other animals can sense environmental changes such as impending earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados, or other natural disasters.

See how you can help your local animal and human shelter system so they can help you and other animal owners if 2016 is another year of weather disasters.

An article from Dog Care Journey says, «From a scientific perspective, the evidence is inconclusive about whether or not a dog can sense and predict earthquakes and other natural disasters, but some people believe that dogs and other animals are good at predicting such dangers and are able to warn us minutes before an earthquake is about to occur.»

The most important thing you can do to help animals during a disaster is to be sure that you have prepared appropriate emergency kits for yourself, your human f...

Classes Include National Animal Control & Humane Officer Academy (NACHO)-- Animal control and animal cruelty investigations training, dually certified with the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) Equine Investigations Academy (EIA)-- Humane investigations class focused on horses Animal Disaster Responder Academy (ADR)-- Certified animal rescue classes Big Useful Livestock Lessons (BULL)-- Large animal rescue training Ice Rescue — Human and animal ice rescue training Wildland Fire Class Customized Classes — Code 3 can tailor a class to your specific trainingAnimal Control & Humane Officer Academy (NACHO)-- Animal control and animal cruelty investigations training, dually certified with the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) Equine Investigations Academy (EIA)-- Humane investigations class focused on horses Animal Disaster Responder Academy (ADR)-- Certified animal rescue classes Big Useful Livestock Lessons (BULL)-- Large animal rescue training Ice Rescue — Human and animal ice rescue training Wildland Fire Class Customized Classes — Code 3 can tailor a class to your specific trainingAnimal control and animal cruelty investigations training, dually certified with the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) Equine Investigations Academy (EIA)-- Humane investigations class focused on horses Animal Disaster Responder Academy (ADR)-- Certified animal rescue classes Big Useful Livestock Lessons (BULL)-- Large animal rescue training Ice Rescue — Human and animal ice rescue training Wildland Fire Class Customized Classes — Code 3 can tailor a class to your specific traininganimal cruelty investigations training, dually certified with the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) Equine Investigations Academy (EIA)-- Humane investigations class focused on horses Animal Disaster Responder Academy (ADR)-- Certified animal rescue classes Big Useful Livestock Lessons (BULL)-- Large animal rescue training Ice Rescue — Human and animal ice rescue training Wildland Fire Class Customized Classes — Code 3 can tailor a class to your specific trainingAnimal Care & Control Association (NACA) Equine Investigations Academy (EIA)-- Humane investigations class focused on horses Animal Disaster Responder Academy (ADR)-- Certified animal rescue classes Big Useful Livestock Lessons (BULL)-- Large animal rescue training Ice Rescue — Human and animal ice rescue training Wildland Fire Class Customized Classes — Code 3 can tailor a class to your specific trainingAnimal Disaster Responder Academy (ADR)-- Certified animal rescue classes Big Useful Livestock Lessons (BULL)-- Large animal rescue training Ice Rescue — Human and animal ice rescue training Wildland Fire Class Customized Classes — Code 3 can tailor a class to your specific traininganimal rescue classes Big Useful Livestock Lessons (BULL)-- Large animal rescue training Ice Rescue — Human and animal ice rescue training Wildland Fire Class Customized Classes — Code 3 can tailor a class to your specific traininganimal rescue training Ice Rescue — Human and animal ice rescue training Wildland Fire Class Customized Classes — Code 3 can tailor a class to your specific traininganimal ice rescue training Wildland Fire Class Customized Classes — Code 3 can tailor a class to your specific training needs

Many of the topics included in our Cruelty Investigators Academy (CIA) and Animal Disaster Responder Academy (ADR) can be taught as standalone courses.

We know firsthand that preparedness can be the difference between life and death for animals when disasters strike.

Preventative veterinary care and treatment is critical since the stress of the disaster coupled with a disruption of diet and routine can lead to devastating diseases within the animal population.

AVMA Saving the Whole Family Emergency Planning for Animal Businesses can be found here: Emergency Planning The American Veterinary Medical Association has prepared brochures for animal owners These can be accessed at AVMA Disaster PrepareAnimal Businesses can be found here: Emergency Planning The American Veterinary Medical Association has prepared brochures for animal owners These can be accessed at AVMA Disaster Prepareanimal owners These can be accessed at AVMA Disaster Preparedness.

& Disaster Relief Contributions You can help provide for animals in need, and provide critical training to personnel and volunteers.

For over 20 years, dedicated volunteers who work with the VMAT program help ensure that all animals - pets, livestock, zoo animals and wildlife - receive the care they need during times of crisis.3 These trained disaster teams are well - equipped to handle almost any animal - related emergency that can arise.

She is a popular public speaker, Ready San Diego Sector Chair, a marathon shoe shopper, a CA Humane Academy graduate, a fundraising award winner, and a FEMA - certified expert in handling disaster events that involve animals.

Find out how ACOs in Texas can earn credit for learning how to combat animal cruelty and respond to disasters in their state.

Responsible care requires that pet guardians arrange for appropriate care for their animal companions if they work long hours away from home or must travel; include their pets in disaster readiness planning; judiciously rehome animals whose welfare can no longer be assured due to hardship within the family; authorize euthanasia to avoid prolonged suffering in pets who can not recover from illness or injury; and set up «pet trusts,» in states where they are available, or make other arrangements to provide for the ongoing care of any pets who outlive them.

The trailers provide animal care services during the first critical hours following a disaster, before FEMA support and services can be deployed.

With your contributions, Clay Humane can continue to serve the animal welfare community through programs such as: humane education, pet assisted therapy, wildlife protection and rehab, indigent care, pet behavioral counseling, disaster preparation, pet adoption and animal legislation.

In this issue: The dangers of exotic pets; basics for sheltering animals during disasters or rescues; a little training can make shelter dogs more adoptable; a California group makes an impact for animals despite limited resources; keeping up employee morale; and more.

▪ HSVB&IRC and its role in the community ▪ History of the humane movement ▪ Lost & Found Pets - the importance of proper identification ▪ Pets in rental and condominium housing: How renters and landlords / HOA's can find common ground ▪ Living with urban wildlife ▪ Resolving nuisance wildlife concerns ▪ Disaster preparation for pets ▪ Pet first aid and CPR ▪ Spaying / Neutering (Adults and Children) ▪ Dog bite prevention - for schools, communities, professionals and the general public (Adults and Children) ▪ Problems pertaining to breed - specific legislation ▪ Animal abuse and its link to domestic violence ▪ Animal abuse and its link to child abuse ▪ Animal abuse and its link to school violence ▪ The problem of hybridized pets (wolf / dog and exotic / domestic cats) and exotic pets ▪ Animal hoarding: A community problem ▪ Preventing pet theft ▪ Greyhounds and problems with greyhound racing ▪ Pet - proofing your home ▪ Paws Come with Claws: Scratching behavior in cats and alternatives to declawing ▪ Safe travel with pets ▪ Pets and the military (what to do if deployed) ▪ General issues pertaining to humane care of companion animals