Pet Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act (PETS)
November 8, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Since the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster, several new laws have been passed to ensure the safety and protection of our four-legged canine friends. The animal welfare organization has come up with a better emergency plan of action and more shelters have been established to keep the pets with their owners in case such an event happen again. Read more
Is Your Dog Safe If The Next Katrina Hits Your Town?
November 8, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Before Hurricane Katrina, there was no law that said that all pets and service animals needed to be evacuated, rescued, and sheltered during an emergency or disaster. When the deadly storm hit the state of Louisiana, an estimated of 600,000 animals were left behind, deserted, and thousands died from drowning, starvation, and sickness. Read more
