Over the past several weeks, the states of Texas and Florida
have been pummeled by two of the worst hurricanes in United States
history: Harvey and Irma. Local, state and federal departments have
been working around the clock to assist residents who were trapped by the
hurricane’s surging waters. Heartbreaking images continue to flood all
social media channels.
One photo that stands out in my mind is that of a dog who
that is stranded on top of the remains of a house. The look on his face is one of terror and
fear. My heart aches to think of all of
the animals who have been separated from their families or even worse, lost
their lives. Thankfully, animal rescue
groups and organizations are stepping in to get these poor animals to safety.
The ASPCA is one such group. Aside from having boots on the ground in Texas, they have also created an ASPCA Pet Safety app that provides critical disaster preparation information on what to do with pets before, during and after a disaster. This wonderful resource provides specific checklists for each stage of a disaster. The app is free to download and is available on most major iOS and Android platforms.
ASPCA volunteers brave the waters to rescue a stranded cat.
Another animal saved thanks to the ASPCA!
This pooch is all smiles after being rescued.
A pet parent is reunited with her rescued fur baby!
September is also National Preparedness Month. The ASPCA has teamed up with meteorologist
Ginger Zee to ask that pet owners all across the country prepare for their pets
in the event of a natural disaster. You
can sign up to take the Prep Pledge by clicking the link: ASPCA.org/PrepPledge. As a special thank you for taking the pledge,
you will receive a free ASPCA sticker!
Staying calm in the midst of a disaster is never easy. Your fur babies are counting on you to make important decisions that are crucial to their well-being. The ASPCA has numerous resources available to ensure that you and your precious pets are prepared. Take the first step to preparedness by downloading the Pet Safety app and by signing the Prep Pledge today!
