AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to Help Displaced Pets in Chatham County, GA
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States is pleased to announce its donation of its 98th AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in Chatham County, GA. This life-saving equipment will be available to dispatch to any local disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets. This trailer was delivered on August 10th. It will assist the Chatham County Animal Services in helping community pets that may become displaced in an emergency.
AKC Pet Disaster Relief is a nationwide program sponsored by AKC Reunite, the country’s largest non-profit microchip identification and recovery service. AKC Reunite partners with AKC® Dog Clubs and pet lovers across the country to make these donations a reality. The Chatham County Animal Services trailer was made possible by a donation from the Savannah Kennel Club.
“We are thrilled to have received an AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer.”
Dr. Jake Harper ~ Director of Animal Services, Chatham County Animal Services
“Sheltering pets in the aftermath of a disaster is extremely important, and we are thankful to the Savannah Kennel Club for their lifesaving donation,” said Tom Sharp, President & CEO of AKC Reunite. “The Savannah area is especially threatened by hurricanes, and now the Chatham County Animal Services will be better equipped to help pets in the area when disaster strikes.”
The equipment in the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers helps 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 received an AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer,” said Dr. Jake Harper, Director of Animal Services, Chatham County Animal Services. “Helping animals in their time of need is extremely important, and this trailer will better enable us to do just that.”
“Savannah Kennel Club is proud to be able to bring the first AKC Reunite Disaster Relief Trailer to coastal Georgia. SKC, with the help of our generous donors and community events, made this accomplishment possible,” said Savannah Kennel Club President, Kathryn Palmer. “Our members are proud to be partnering with local rescues and government to make a positive difference and bring much needed equipment to the low-country when disasters strike. We are looking forward to unveiling the trailer to the community at our event, WAGFEST: Celebrating Responsible Dog Owners and their Pups, September 17th and 18th at Guy Minick Park in Savannah.”
Learn more about how to get involved online with AKC Pet Disaster Relief or contact us at 919-816-3980 and relief@akcreunite.org.
