Archive for August, 2008
Sunday 31 August 2008 @ 11:08 pm
Evacuees find temporary housing for pets
Austin American-Statesman, TX - A post-Hurricane Katrina law requires local and state disaster plans to include provisions for household pets in evacuation plans, and evacuees are being … Austin prepared with 80 shelter sites Gustov evacuees packing into Austin shelter |
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Sunday 31 August 2008 @ 10:08 pm
Saving pets from Gustav
9NEWS.com, CO - DENVER - The hurricane that is forcing people all along the Gulf coast to evacuate is threatening pets as well. As Gustav approaches New Orleans, … Pets of the week |
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Sunday 31 August 2008 @ 10:08 pm
Austin shelters prepared to help pets
KXAN-TV, TX - Many people remained in New Orleans as Katrina bore down on them, because they would not leave their pets behind. This time as Gustav nears, Texas shelters … |
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Sunday 31 August 2008 @ 10:08 pm
Atlanta Shelter Takes in Pets as Evacuees Wait Out Storm
MyFox Atlanta, GA - ATLANTA (MyFOX Atlanta) – As Gulf Coast residents headed for safety Sunday, they tried to make sure their pets were taken care of. Some evacuees dropped off … Atlanta Humane Society Rescues Animals In Gustav's Path Evacuees flee to metro Atlanta hotels, families A promise to our pets, "They will never be left behind again" |
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Sunday 31 August 2008 @ 10:08 pm
Pet Shelters At Capacity, Need Volunteers To Foster Pets
WAPT, MS - JACKSON — As people continue to stream out of the Gulf Coast, animal rescue agents are asking everyone to remember their pets, as well. … Volunteers needed to care for pets during, after storm |
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Sunday 31 August 2008 @ 10:08 pm
Pets getting priority this time as city empties for Gustav
McClatchy Washington Bureau, DC - Miller was told that she would be able to claim her pet at the shelter in Shreveport. | View larger image By Alex Branch | McClatchy Newspapers NEW ORLEANS … |
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Sunday 31 August 2008 @ 9:08 pm
Gustav - Pets Go with the People
Point of Law, NY - This change from Katrina days, when pets were left behind or owners stayed behind to be with them, is partly because of the power of the medium of blogging. … |
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Sunday 31 August 2008 @ 9:08 pm
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Vet's warning over additives in food which could put your pets at risk
Daily Mail, UK - By Daily Mail Reporter Owners have been told they are putting their pets at risk by feeding them animal foods packed with additives. … Chemicals in pet food can lead to bad behaviour, says top vet Pets on a bad diet can develop behaviour problems, says top vet … |
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Sunday 31 August 2008 @ 8:08 pm
No pets left behind in New Orleans evacuation
Reuters - Animal welfare groups tried to make sure that evacuees had their pets with them, while shelters away from the Gulf Coast accommodated animals this time … The Animals Need You after Hurricane Gustav New Pet Shelter Information preparedness for pets |
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Saturday 30 August 2008 @ 11:08 pm
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Pets (and people) prepare to flee hurricane
Los Angeles Times, CA - As Hurricane Gustav moves closer to the Gulf Coast states, many in its path are determined to help pets and livestock avoid the fate that befell tens of … Video: New Orleans Prepares for Hurricane Gustav A promise to our pets, "They will never be left behind again" Pet shelters emptying cages as Gustav approaches |
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