AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to Help Displaced Pets in Murphysboro, IL
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States is pleased to announce its donation of its 99th AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in Murphysboro, IL. This life-saving equipment will be available to dispatch to any local disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets. This trailer was delivered on September 28th, 2022. It will assist Jackson County Animal & Rabies Control 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 Jackson County Animal & Rabies Control trailer was made possible by a donation from the Crab Orchard Kennel Club, Inc., the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, and the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.
“I would like to thank the American Kennel Club and AKC Reunite for offering such an amazing resource to Jackson County Animal and Rabies Control.”
Ben Killman ~ Officer of Jackson County Animal & Rabies Control
“AKC Reunite is proud to partner with the clubs to donate this trailer to Jackson County,” said AKC Reunite President Tom Sharp. “The area is prone to flooding and tornadoes, and the trailer contents will help with disaster response for years to come.”
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.
“I would like to thank the American Kennel Club and AKC Reunite for offering such an amazing resource to Jackson County Animal and Rabies Control,” said Ben Killman, Officer of Jackson County Animal & Rabies Control. “Our Disaster Relief trailer will greatly enhance our response capabilities to our citizens and their pets when they need us the most.”
“The Crab Orchard Kennel Club is thrilled to assist in getting the AKC Disaster Relief trailer into Southern Illinois,” said Tamarah Saluki, Board Member of the Crab Orchard Kennel Club. “Our pets are beloved members of our families and this trailer will assist in ensuring pets get the care they need when a disaster strikes.”
Learn more about how to get involved online with AKC Pet Disaster Relief or contact us at 919-816-3980 and relief@akcreunite.org.
