Fortunately these tenets are no less true for the health and safety of
our pets during disasters and other emergencies.
Our shelter provides a comfortable, safe haven for families and
their pets during disasters and prevents families during times of stress from having to make unreasonable decisions based on love for their pets.
We also have emergency grants for government and non-profit organizations taking care of
pets during disasters.
According to Science editor David Grimm, the fact that many people died in the floods because they wouldn't leave their animals behind — as well as the sight of hundreds of abandoned cats and dogs after the flood waters receded — prompted major changes to state and federal laws regarding the evacuation of
pets during disasters.
For more information, visit the Food and Drug Administration's website for details on caring for
pets during a disaster, http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/ucm047099.htm, or the ASPCA website at www.aspca.org.
Include your local animal shelter's number in your list of emergency numbers; they will be able to provide information concerning
pets during a disaster.
LOS ANGELES - A poll released Tuesday by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals found that 35 percent of dog and cat owners have no plan for dealing with
their pets during a disaster that forces them to evacuate.
Most importantly provide comfort and security for
your pet during the disaster.
Ask this neighbor to check on
your pet during a disaster should you be away from home.
Allie shares how to keep your pet safe during a disaster and how to help displaced
pets during a disaster on All Paws Pet Talk Radio (July 5, 2012)
The Pet Disaster Relief trailer is designed to provide animal care services during the critical hours following a federal disaster declaration, and combats post-disaster tragedies affecting families that put themselves in harm's way to save a beloved
pet during a disaster.
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Other ways that the
pet retailer is helping out
during this
disaster is to provide donations for
pet food and supplies.
«By safeguarding your
pet with a microchip, it greatly increases the likelihood of being reunited with them should you be separated
during a
disaster» said Erie County Commissioner of Emergency Services Daniel J. Neaverth, Jr..
Patrick Meier and his colleague
Peter Mosur, who both co-founded the Internet Response League (IRL), want to tap into this resource to comb through the masses of digital information that accumulates
during a real - world
disaster.
Patrick Meier and his colleague
Peter Mosur, who both co-founded the Internet Response League, want to tap into this resource to comb through the masses of digital information that accumulates
during a real - world
disaster.
SRT members help
pets who've been evacuated
during natural
disasters like floods and wildfires, and support Humane Law Enforcement officers in recovering animals from terrible conditions.
If you are away from home when
disaster strikes, talk with a neighbor ahead of time and ask them to check in on your
pet if you are not home
during a
disaster.
The American Red Cross has three tips for keeping your
pets safe
during a
disaster.
Tap the
Disasters icon and learn tips on how to keep your
pets safe before,
during, and after severe weather.
San Diego Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement department offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities through its Animal Rescue Reserve (ARR), a team of trained volunteers who assist
during disasters by safely evacuating horses, livestock and smaller
pets.
While it is important to make sure other family members are cared for
during a natural
disaster, it is equally important that
pets are taken care of.
EMERGENCY window decals can save your
pets» lives
during a natural
disaster or fire.
Since Katrina, laws have been passed to accommodate animals
during disasters and awareness campaigns about the importance of preparing for your
pets» care
during an emergency.
As Hurricane Sandy prepares to make its way into Long Island and the metropolitan New York area, Central Veterinary Associates is reminding its
pet owners that its hospital in Valley Stream will be open 24 hours a day
during the storm and urges
pet owners to keep their animals safe in the event this natural
disaster occurs.
Thousands of
pets are lost
during each major
disaster and we, at The Animal Clinic in St. Petersburg, Florida, don't want that to happen to any of our patients.
The American Animal Hospital Association offers information on how to care for your
pet during emergencies, such as natural
disasters and unexpected dangerous situations like fires, chemical spills and more.
In case your Shih Tzu is lost
during a natural
disaster, microchip data and information about where the
pet was found and where it has been moved will be posted to a federal database so that you can locate your lost
pet more easily.
We will also continue to work with The Lewis County Division of Emergency Management to provide emergency preparedness and community support for
pets and their owners
during a
disaster or emergency as we did
during the catastrophic flood that devastated our area in 2007.
Keep a week's supply of
pet food and water on hand to be used
during a
disaster.
During the chaos of a
disaster our
pets are going to rely on us more than ever to keep them safe.
A recent international poll found 61 percent of
pet owners would not evacuate
during a
disaster if they could not bring their
pets with them.
«This trailer will provide a much - needed resource for our Animal Control and the Department of Emergency Services to help the citizens of Queen Anne's County and their
pets during an emergency or
disaster,» said Dawn James, Manager of Animal Control.
Make a
Disaster Plan for Your Pet A recent international poll found 61 percent of pet owners would not evacuate during a disaster if they could not bring their pets wi
Disaster Plan for Your
Pet A recent international poll found 61 percent of
pet owners would not evacuate
during a
disaster if they could not bring their pets wi
disaster if they could not bring their
pets with them.
We at Saving Animals
During Disasters would like to offer community information, as well as important tips for
pet care and
disaster preparation.
To apply for an emergency relief grant from PetSmart Charities to help local
pets in need before,
during or after a natural
disaster, please visit PetSmartCharities.org/pro.
«Getting a
pet emergency bag ready to go in case you need to evacuate due to flooding or loss of electricity
during a storm or other
disaster is a very important part of
disaster preparedness.»
In case of an emergency, funds are available to assist
during the rescue, relief, and / or recovery stages for qualifying organizations seeking to assist companion
pets impacted by the
disaster.
«
During times of natural
disasters like the recent hurricanes, it's inspiring to see how the animal welfare community and
pet parents come together.
It is good that
pets get care
during natural
disasters and that owners are able to reunite their
pets.
She will cover
disaster planning for
pets, how to put together a
disaster kit for
pets and provide animal
disaster resources that are available
during an emergency.
In the event that a
pet should go missing
during an emergency or natural
disaster scenario, a microchip is the most effective way of returning lost
pets to loved ones.
During the Red Cross»
Pet First Awareness campaign in April, we provided some ideas on how to become «Red Cross Ready,» including having a family
disaster plan, knowing some basic first aid care and symptoms, and creating a
pet first aid kit.
If the hotel has a no -
pet policy, ask the manager if the hotel can wave the policy
during the
disaster.
Be available to help neighbors that have
pets, especially if they are disabled or elderly to correctly follow guideline and care
during and after the
disaster.
This makes Honest Kitchen's canine and feline meals ideal options for your
pet to eat anytime, and especially
during a
disaster.
«The trailer will provide a much - needed resource for Emergency Services to help the citizens of Cumberland County and their
pets during an emergency or
disaster.»
Modern - day pit bull heroes work as therapy
pets in hospitals, assisted - living facilities and schools, as well as search and rescue dogs
during times of
disaster.
Supply List For Sheltering In Place
During A
Disaster If your family, your ferrets and your other pets can't evacuate before disaster strikes, have these items on hand to help you
Disaster If your family, your ferrets and your other
pets can't evacuate before
disaster strikes, have these items on hand to help you
disaster strikes, have these items on hand to help you survive.
«Thank you to these AKC dog clubs and AKC Reunite for helping us to obtain such a valuable tool that will allow our agency to ensure the safety of our
pets during any future
disasters,» said Ginger Gregg, Emergency Planner for Kent County.
«This brand - new trailer will allow our agencies to ensure the safety of our
pets by setting up an extensive emergency shelter
during any future
disasters,» said Thomas Metzler from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management.