pets News For 03-Jun-2009
Hurricanes Katrina and Charley provided heartbreaking lessons about what happens when people fail to include their pets in their evacuation plans: Abandoned animals ? filthy, starving and scared ? roamed storm-stricken areas for weeks. Hundreds landed in animal shelters; countless more died.
NEW YORK -- We dress them up. We feed them gourmet foods. We treat them like members of the family. So when we have to fly ? whether it be on a beach vacation or to grandma?s house, our pets are often a first-class priority.
AUSTIN ? Family pets should never be left behind in an evacuation. As families in evacuation areas prepare for hurricane season, they also need to plan for the family pet.
Most dogs are pets and protectors, but some dogs are predators that see humans as prey.
Another attempt to force dog and cat owners to spay or neuter their pets is making its way through the Legislature.
Connecticut is slated to become the 41st state to allow its residents to create legally binding trusts for the care of their pets.
In preparing for hurricanes, many people stock up on items for themselves and their family, but your pets are part of the family and as such, need to be included in any plan or evacuation.
To adopt or foster a pet There are many animals available at the Lee County Domestic Animal Services shelter at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. Call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or visit www. leelostpets.com. The shelter is open 11:30a.m. to 4p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:30a.m. to 6p.m. Tuesday and 11:30a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday.
Another attempt to force dog and cat owners to spay or neuter their pets is making its way through the Legislature. The bill was approved Tuesday in the Senate. It would require dog owners, with some exceptions, to have their pets sterilized unless their local animal control agency agreed to issue them a license that allowed the animal to remain intact.