In the June AKC Chairman's report, it mentions that the Department of Homeland Security has created a brochure to help owners prepare themselves and their pets in the event of a disaster.
After Katrina, it became very evident that the American public is very devoted to their pets and do not want to leave them behind. From the AKC website....
"AKC has teamed up with DHS to create a tri-fold brochure titled, “Ready Pets” to educate owners on disaster preparedness. Unveiled last month by DHS Under Secretary for Preparedness George W. Foresman, the brochure highlights the key steps pet owners should take to prepare themselves and their animals. A printable version is available on our website as part of our new disaster preparedness page at www.akc.org."
I know I plan to print out a copy and make sure the vets I use get a copy. If we share this plan with as many dog oriented groups as possible, we would be doing a great service to people and pets that might be affected by any type of disaster.
Hurricane season officially started June 1st.
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