Kern County Receive Donation of AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce the donation of its 111th AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer to Bakersfield, CA for Kern County. This life-saving equipment will be available to dispatch to any local disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets. This trailer was delivered on Monday, April 15th and will assist Kern County Animal Services in helping community pets that may become displaced in an emergency.
“We are very pleased to announce this life-saving equipment for Kern County” said Tom Sharp, President and CEO of AKC Reunite. “This area is at risk for earthquakes, wildfires and severe storms and with this donation they will be prepared to help pets and their owners when disaster strikes.”
“The Pet Disaster Relief trailer will greatly reduce Kern County Animal Services’ response time during a disaster”
Nicholas Cullen ~ Director of Kern County Animal Services
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 Kern County trailer was made possible by the Bakersfield Obedience Training Club, Anderson Acres Pet Care, and the Labrador Retriever Club.
“The Pet Disaster Relief trailer will greatly reduce Kern County Animal Services’ response time during a disaster,” said Nicholas Cullen, Director of Kern County Animal Services. “Kern County spans over 8200 square miles, making it the 3rd largest California County by area. That fact makes it very challenging to respond to the remote areas of our county to provide disaster relief in a timely manner. This resource will no doubt save lives and will serve to improve the comfort we are able to provide in our communities most dire times.”
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.
“The members of Bakersfield Obedience Training Club are thrilled to see the AKC
Pet Disaster Trailer for Kern County is finally here,” said JoAnne Rowles, President of the Bakersfield Obedience Training Club. “We are proud to be a part of raising funds for the trailer.”
Learn more about how to get involved in AKC Pet Disaster Relief at www.akcreunite.org/relief.
