More Important Information For Animal Victims of Hurricane Kartina

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State OES has learned that trapped victims on the Gulf Coast are calling

family, friends, loved-ones, or anyone they can get a call out to asking for

someone to rescue them. These requests need to go immediately to the US Coast

Guard's Rescue Line at 800-323-7233 and immediate assistance will be sent.

 

General questions and offers for help:

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(435)644-2001 ext. 104

 

To provide a news story or information about a news story:

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If you have an animal that has been left behind or know of one that has been

left behind:

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(435)644-3954 ext. 4455

 

Please include the following information:

Name and contact information

Address where the pet was left

Pet’s name

Description of pet – species, breed or special markings

 

If you have another animal issue or need of help related to the hurricane

disaster:

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(435)644-2001 ext. 123

 

We have also provided a number of resources and links at the bottom of the

page to help you with the following situations:

Finding a lost Pet

Short term care for your pets

Pet safety and disasters

 

FINDING A LOST PET

When you are finally able to return home after a natural disaster like

Hurricane Katrina, it’s so hard to face all of the potential loss of property

and

memories that you may have to deal with. That loss can be even worse when you

discover your beloved animal companion missing. There are many things you can do

to try to find your animal. Start by asking neighbors or other people working

in your area.

How to Find Your Lost Pet (.pdf)

Finding Your Lost Cat (.pdf)

Finding Your Lost Dog (.pdf)

 

GRIEF

Healing After the Loss of Your Pet (.pdf)

Pet Loss Resources (.pdf)

Angels Rest Support Circle

UC Davis Pet Loss website and Pet Loss Support Hotline: (800) 565-1526

 

SHORT TERM CARE FOR YOUR PETS

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) www.petsitters.org

International Pet Sitters Association www.petsit.com

 

If at home care is not an option, we would suggest you check out short term

boarding facilities in your area. Many vet clinics offer this service or can

refer you to area boarding facilities.

 

Some shelters and rescue groups have programs for people who need to find

temporary placements for pets due to a financial or family crisis, extended

illness requiring hospitalization or other situation.   To locate shelters and

rescue groups in your area go to www.pets911.com  or call 1-888-PETS-911.

 

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS AND RSOURCES FOR PET SAFETY AND DISASTERS

What to Do When Your Pet Is Hurt .pdf

 

American Red Cross: Pet First-Aid Tips

The Red Cross has a booklet called Pet First-Aid that you can get at your

local Red Cross office. This web page has some tips and additional helpful

links:

http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/tips/march/martip99.html

 

American Red Cross: Disaster Preparedness Tips

This web page has tips for taking care of your pets in a disaster:

http://www.redcross.org/news/ds/0205hurricane/tip617.html

 

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

This web page takes you, step by step, through the process of emergency pet

preparedness:

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=emergency

 

American Veterinary Medical Association

This page describes several publications designed to help veterinarians,

animal owners, and others interested in the well-being of animals to prepare for

animal safety in the event of a disaster:

http://www.avma.org/disaster/default.asp

 

Cat Fanciers' Association

This page describes the activities of the Cat Fanciers' Association Disaster

Committee and offers tips for evacuating your cats in a disaster:

http://www.cfainc.org/disasters.html

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

This page focuses on preparedness for emergencies and disasters as far as

your pets are concerned:

http://www.fema.gov/library/anemer.shtm

 

ResQPet Emergency Preparedness Kits for Pets

On this site, you can purchase emergency preparedness kits for pets and find

out about taking a course in pet first-aid:

http://www.resqpet.com/home.html

 

United Animal Nations

This page describes the Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS), a United

Animal Nations’ program that aims to save disaster-stricken animals through a

safety net held up by 3,500 trained volunteers:

http://www.uan.org/ears/index.html

 

The inclusion of a service, organization or program in this listing is NOT an

endorsement or recommendation. We have not checked them all out. Even if we

attempted to do so, management and policies can change suddenly. We strongly

suggest that you check them out yourself before using a specific service,

organization or program.