Dallas-Fort Worth is currently preparing to receive Hurricane Gustav animal evacuees. Louisiana is expected to begin evacuations on Saturday if the Hurricane continues on its current path.
Earlier this week the SPCA of Texas shelters in Dallas and McKinney stopped accepting owner-surrendered pets in efforts to make room for animals being moved out of Hurricane Gustav’s way. They have also reduced animal adoption fees by 50% to help in the process.
The Louisiana SPCA is evacuating animals and working with the shelters in Texas according to the Associated Press. (Photo at right copyright by Bill Haber courtesy of the AP.)
If you want to donate to the SPCA of Texas to help with the Hurricane Relief click here.
Hurricane Season Pet Care Tips
Tomorrow is the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Even though disasters continue to plague pet owners, many still don’t take action to help themselves or their companion animals in the event of such a crisis.
Since it is hurricane season, I thought I’d put all of my links related to hurricane preparedness in one location:
Twelve Hurricane Safety Tips
Hurricane Hints for Pet Owners
Post Hurricane Animal Disaster Tips
Ten Tips to Help Hurricane Traumatized Pets
Links of where to send donations to help hurricane animal victims.
Animal Sentries: Animal Instincts & Disaster Links of Interest