AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to Help Displaced Pets in Middlesex County, NJ
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce its donation of an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in Middlesex County, NJ. This life-saving piece of equipment will be available to dispatch to any local disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets.
AKC Pet Disaster Relief is a nationwide program sponsored by AKC Reunite, that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in response to natural disasters. AKC Reunite partners with AKC® dog clubs and pet lovers across the country to make these donations a reality. The Middlesex County trailer was made possible by donations from the Kennel Club of Philadelphia and AKC Reunite.
“The Kennel Club of Philadelphia is pleased to be able to contribute to the purchase of such an important resource for the Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management.”
Wayne Ferguson ~ of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia
“The donation of this AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in Middlesex marks the 95th trailer donation through this program. The trailer will provide crucial resources to help the Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management, Animal Response Team quickly set up emergency shelter and care for pets that may become displaced during a disaster,” said Tom Sharp, AKC Reunite CEO. “Safe, efficient pet sheltering solutions are critical, and we are pleased to offer this trailer as an important resource to help the people and pets of Middlesex County.”
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.
“Our organization is extremely grateful to the Kennel Club of Philadelphia and AKC Reunite for providing this crucial and lifesaving device for our community,” said Eric Martin of the Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management. “Our team is now better prepared to assist our community if disaster strikes.”
The purchase of the trailer was made possible by a $100,000 donation from the Kennel Club of Philadelphia in 2020. 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 seventh of the eight from this group and will provide materials to help the Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management, Animal Response Team be prepared for potential disaster.
“The Kennel Club of Philadelphia is pleased to be able to contribute to the purchase of such an important resource for the Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management,” said Wayne Ferguson of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. “The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer is a vital tool for their Animal Response Team to better assist pets and pet owners in their community”.
Learn more about how to get involved online with AKC Pet Disaster Relief or contact us at 919-816-3980 and relief@akcreunite.org.
