Weekly Updates & Resources from CHUG
HURRICANE KATRINA REMINDS US OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A BACKUP PLAN FOR PETS
When one of the most historic and deadly stormed rocked the U.S., an enormous number of pets were left stranded, dead, or inadvertently abandoned by their owners.
“Nearly half the people who stayed behind during Katrina stayed because of their pets. Helicopters and boats would come, but the rescuers largely refused to take cats and dogs. So many owners, unwilling to abandon a family member, refused to go — and many of them died.”
CHUG UPDATES: Summer is here! Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during this year’s vacation plans.
OTHER UPDATES:
Humane Society Shares Tips on Pet Safety During the Heat
Pet Safety Tips at the Beach this Summer
CHUG: Pet Preparedness Extends to Livestock and Large Animals
Don’t Forget to Complete a Pet Safety Hurricane Checklist
Safety Fur-st: Pet Safety and Fire Prevention Tips