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livingdustmops · 02-01-2006, 06:39 PM

Admin - could you please post this on the announcement page as this is to important to get lost in the day to day threads. This could help save thousands of animals.

Action Needed to Protect Pets In Emergencies

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If you don't want to have happen to your pets like in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina then contact your representative to support this Bill.

Federal: Urge your Representative to Protect Pets in Emergencies! Support H.R. 3858
Bill No. H.R. 3858
Primary Sponsors Representative Tom Lantos (D-CA)
ASPCA Position Support
Action Needed Send a letter to your representative now and urge him or her to support The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS)! Take Action Now!

https://secure2.convio.net/aspca/si...omepage&id=1805

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, it has become overwhelmingly apparent that provisions need to be made for our trusted companions in major disaster and emergency situations. The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS) would amend a federal law called the Stafford Act. It would require the Director of FEMA, in approving standards for State and local disaster preparedness plans, to ensure that the plans take into account the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals.
Many Katrina evacuees and disaster victims were forced to leave their pets behind when they evacuated their homes, because no provisions had been made to evacuate companion animals along with their families. The emotional trauma of those forced to leave their pets behind and the suffering of thousands of animals was compounded by the health and safety risks that resulted from so many abandoned animals in one area. Conversely, many pet owners, knowing their companion animals could not accompany them, decided to stay in their homes with their pets, further aggravating human rescue efforts. The PETS bill would help ensure that this situation does not repeat itself if another major disaster strikes!
Contact your representative now and urge him or her to support and cosponsor H.R. 3858! Take action now! Write to your representative and urge him or her to support and cosponsor this important legislation!

02-01-2006, 06:39 PM	#1
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Action Needed to Protect Pets In Emergencies Admin - could you please post this on the announcement page as this is to important to get lost in the day to day threads. This could help save thousands of animals. Action Needed to Protect Pets In Emergencies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you don't want to have happen to your pets like in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina then contact your representative to support this Bill. Federal: Urge your Representative to Protect Pets in Emergencies! Support H.R. 3858 Bill No. H.R. 3858 Primary Sponsors Representative Tom Lantos (D-CA) ASPCA Position Support Action Needed Send a letter to your representative now and urge him or her to support The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS)! Take Action Now! https://secure2.convio.net/aspca/si...omepage&id=1805 In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, it has become overwhelmingly apparent that provisions need to be made for our trusted companions in major disaster and emergency situations. The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS) would amend a federal law called the Stafford Act. It would require the Director of FEMA, in approving standards for State and local disaster preparedness plans, to ensure that the plans take into account the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals. Many Katrina evacuees and disaster victims were forced to leave their pets behind when they evacuated their homes, because no provisions had been made to evacuate companion animals along with their families. The emotional trauma of those forced to leave their pets behind and the suffering of thousands of animals was compounded by the health and safety risks that resulted from so many abandoned animals in one area. Conversely, many pet owners, knowing their companion animals could not accompany them, decided to stay in their homes with their pets, further aggravating human rescue efforts. The PETS bill would help ensure that this situation does not repeat itself if another major disaster strikes! Contact your representative now and urge him or her to support and cosponsor H.R. 3858! Take action now! Write to your representative and urge him or her to support and cosponsor this important legislation! __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!