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to Safety During Hurricane Season |
Knoxville, TN � July 7, 2005 - BringYourPet.com
is responding to the need for safe shelter for pets and their owners during
disasters. Disaster shelters, such as those set up by the Red Cross, cannot
accept pets due to government health and safety regulations.
BringYourPet.com is the first step in finding lodging facilities, such as hotels, motels, and inns, outside of their immediate area that are pet friendly before a disaster strikes. "It is imperative that animals do not get left behind during the storm - but to bring animals with you requires forethought and planning," said United Animal Nations' Interim President Jennifer Fearing in a 2004 interview. Fearing runs the Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS). Fearing continued. "Please visit our website at www.uan.org to get more information on how to prepare your animals in advance." The usual animal care facilities can not be counted on either. Boarding kennels, veterinarians, and animal shelters are usually filled beyond capacity to meet the needs of displaced animals. BringYourPet.com allows pet owners to prepare a list of pet-friendly properties to keep on hand in the event that an unforeseen disaster occurs. In addition to finding pet-friendly accommodations, pet parents must
prepare a disaster kit for their animals today. A good kit would include
a week�s supply of food, two weeks� worth of water, and to make sure that
their animals are always wearing a collar and tag. Owners should also include
current photos of their animals, a week�s supply of any long-term medication
and a first aid kit.
About BringYourPet.com BringYourPet.com brings pet friendly travel options to traveling pet owners from the USA and abroad. The company Web site is located at http://www.bringyourpet.com. For information on listing hotels on BringYourPet.com visit: http://www.bringyourpet.com/tour |
Contact:
Brian Bailey
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