When You Go – They Go

May 11th, 2010

Always take your pets with you!

When You Go – They Go  This is the message the State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team (SMART) wants all pet owners to have.

If you have to leave your home for an emergency don’t leave your pets  behind.

Barbara Legatowicz, Animals in Disaster Coordinator, for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, reminded me of an incident in Peabody, MA where a fire took the lives of some of the animals left behind.  It was this disaster that led Ms. Legatowicz to create the When You Go – They Go campaign.

Remember, most shelters do not take animals.  So plan ahead.

Where can you and your pets stay if you must evacuate your home?  Can you leave your pets with a friend or relative if you need to stay in a shelter?  Which hotels in your area take pets?  Some hotels may take pets post disaster.

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Come to our FREE Pet Preparedness Day

May 5th, 2010

Will you and your pets be prepared if disaster strikes?

Do you know…

How to include your pets in family emergency planning?

What critical supplies you will need for your pets’ safety and comfort?

How to evacuate your pets quickly and safely?

Join us for these answers and many more.

We’ll have supplies on hand for you to purchase.

Where: Leading the Way

18 Chestnut Street, Florence, MA

Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010

RSVP: Shannon @ 413-559-7011

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Being Prepared is Haute!!!

March 16th, 2010

Rick Tamargo at Haute or not? featured the Ready Dog Emergency Kit in his March 16, 2010 blog entry.  Rick has a new shop at OpenSky called Haute or Not? Pets.

Having three dogs it’s been great to get to know Rick and to read his blog.  I’m learning lots and making a new friend.  I encourage you to visit his blog and his shop at OpenSky.

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