AKC Pet Disaster Relief Rolls Out Help for Pets in Delaware County, PA
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce that Delaware County, PA 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.
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 the Delaware County Animal Response Team.
“Our club is thrilled to be able to provide an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer to the Delaware County Animal Response Team.”
Wayne Ferguson ~ President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia
“Our association is extremely grateful to AKC Reunite and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia for providing us with such a vital tool for our community,” said Ed Kline of the Delaware County Department of Emergency Services. “Our animal response team is now better prepared to help pets and pet owners if disaster strikes”.
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.
“This is the 81st trailer donated through the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program. The trailer will provide resources to assist the Delaware County Animal Response Team in the case of a natural disaster in their community,” said Tom Sharp, AKC Reunite CEO. “Safe, effective pet sheltering is crucial following a disaster, and we are delighted that an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer will be available to assist.”
The purchase of the trailer was made possible by a $100,000 donation from the Kennel Club of Philadelphia earlier this year. The funds from this donation were specifically allocated to provide eight AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailers to counties within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This trailer is the fifth of the eight from this group and will provide materials to help the Delaware County Animal Response Team be prepared for potential disaster.
“Our club is thrilled to be able to provide an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer to the Delaware County Animal Response Team,” said Wayne Ferguson, President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. “This important resource will help the team in Delaware County better assist their community in times of 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.
