Friday, August 04, 2006
Emergency Preparedness
Disaster Preparation Checklist for Pet Owners
WEB Reference, (PETA) - Last year, Hurricane Katrina left thousands of companion animals homeless and hopeless. All that pain and suffering could have been avoided. PETA encourages everyone to get ahead of the storm and make arrangements for their animals’ safety. Tips include placing an emergency window sticker near your front door in case a weather emergency or fire strikes when you are not home to alert rescuers to animals in your home who need help. Also, have an animal emergency kit readily available. The kit should include a harness and leash or carrier, bottled water, food and water bowls, and dry food. If you have a cat, keep litter and a small litter tray ready to go. Click here to order a PETA Rescue Kit to keep in your car. Wild animals may also need our help during severe storms. Following severe weather, be sure to search carefully through debris and nearby creeks and streams for animals who have been displaced from their homes. These animals may need help right away.
http://www.helpinganimals.com/f-disasterchecklist.asp
Disaster Preparation Checklist for Pet Owners
WEB Reference, (PETA) - Last year, Hurricane Katrina left thousands of companion animals homeless and hopeless. All that pain and suffering could have been avoided. PETA encourages everyone to get ahead of the storm and make arrangements for their animals’ safety. Tips include placing an emergency window sticker near your front door in case a weather emergency or fire strikes when you are not home to alert rescuers to animals in your home who need help. Also, have an animal emergency kit readily available. The kit should include a harness and leash or carrier, bottled water, food and water bowls, and dry food. If you have a cat, keep litter and a small litter tray ready to go. Click here to order a PETA Rescue Kit to keep in your car. Wild animals may also need our help during severe storms. Following severe weather, be sure to search carefully through debris and nearby creeks and streams for animals who have been displaced from their homes. These animals may need help right away.
http://www.helpinganimals.com/f-disasterchecklist.asp
