AKC Pet Disaster Relief Celebrates Donation of 90th Life Saving Trailer
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce that Bastrop County is now equipped with an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer that will be available to dispatch to any disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets. This trailer marks the 90th life-saving trailer donated through this program.
AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in response to natural or civil disasters, joined forces with local American Kennel Club dog clubs and dog lovers to present an emergency trailer to Bastrop County Animal Sevices.
“We are grateful to AKC Reunite, the Austin Kennel Club and the Travis County Kennel Club for providing us with such a substantial resource for our community.”
Ashley Hermans ~ Bastrop County Animal Services
The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers help to create a safe, temporary home-base for at least 65 pets during the first 72 hours after a disaster is declared. The trailers house and deliver essential animal care items including crates and carriers, AKC Reunite microchips and an AKC Reunite universal microchip scanner, bowls, collars and leashes as well as fans, lighting and a generator, cleaning supplies and maintenance items. These supplies can be used as co-location shelters, where people can evacuate with their pets, as well as emergency animal shelters for displaced animals.
“We are thrilled to have donated 90 trailers through the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program. This trailer will provide critically important resources to help Bastrop County Animal Services quickly care for community pets if disaster strikes,” said Tom Sharp, AKC Reunite CEO. “Safe, effective pet sheltering solutions are crucial during an emergency evacuation or immediately following a disaster, and AKC Reunite is pleased to offer this trailer as a vital tool to assist.”
The purchase of the trailers was made possible by donations from the Austin Kennel Club, the Travis County Kennel Club, and AKC Reunite, the nation’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service.
“We are grateful to AKC Reunite, the Austin Kennel Club and the Travis County Kennel Club for providing us with such a substantial resource for our community,” said Ashley Hermans of the Bastrop County Animal Services. “Now our organization is better prepared to help pets and pet owners during times of disaster”.
“Our association is pleased to be a part of the group to bring such an invaluable tool like the AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to Bastrop County,” said Pam Knoll of the Austin Kennel Club. “The trailer will prepare their team with the tools necessary to assist their community in the event of a natural or civil disaster”.
Learn more about how to get involved online with AKC Pet Disaster Relief or contact us at 919-816-3980 and relief@akcreunite.org.
