AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Donated to Help Displaced Pets in Ellis County, TX
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce the donation of its 104th AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in Waxahachie, TX. This life-saving equipment will be available to dispatch to any local disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets. This trailer was delivered on April 28th and will assist the Ellis County Office of Emergency Management in helping community pets that may become displaced in an emergency.
“We are so grateful these clubs have helped to donate this lifesaving equipment to Ellis County” said Tom Sharp, President & CEO of AKC Reunite. “This area of Texas frequently has severe weather that can displace families with no warning. With this trailer, first responders will be ready when disaster strikes.”
“I want to thank everyone who donated so they could supply our Emergency Management team with this trailer.”
Todd Little ~ Ellis County Judge
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 Ellis County trailer was made possible by a donation from the Dallas Fort Worth Metro Golden Retriever Club, English Cocker Spaniel Club of America Health & Rescue Organization, Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Dog Judges Association of America and American Rottweiler Club.
“The Dallas Fort Worth Metro Golden Retriever Club members are proud to have been a small part of the success and effort that Brian Davis and his team at the Ellis County Office of Emergency Management put into bringing the AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to Ellis County,” said Michael Ball, Vice President of the Dallas Fort Worth Metro Golden Retriever Club. “When Brian came to our club seeking our support, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to help address this critical need.”
“I want to thank everyone who donated so they could supply our Emergency Management team with this trailer,” said Ellis County Judge Todd Little. “We are proud and grateful to accept this critical asset to care for our pets and livestock during disaster situations.”
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.
Learn more about how to get involved online with AKC Pet Disaster Relief or contact us at 919-816-3980 and relief@akcreunite.org.
