Taylor County, TX Receives 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 105th AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in Abilene, 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 May 31st and will assist the City of Abilene Emergency Management in helping community pets that may become displaced in an emergency.
“We are very pleased to donate this equipment to Abilene,” said Tom Sharp, AKC Reunite President & CEO. “Texas is prone to extreme weather that can strike at any minute. Now Abilene will have the tools and supplies they need to keep pets safe, and by extension their bring some relief to their owners.”
“I want to thank Vincent Cantu, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Abilene, TX for his willingness to sponsor the trailer.”
Richard Nance ~ Treasurer for the Abilene Kennel Club
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 Taylor County trailer was made possible by donations from the Abilene Kennel Club, Stephenville Kennel Club of Texas, Concho Kennel Club, Southern Handlers Charity League, and the Basset Hound Club of America Foundation.
“I want to thank Vincent Cantu, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Abilene, TX for his willingness to sponsor the trailer,” said Richard Nance, Treasurer for the Abilene Kennel Club. “Also, a special thank you to the following clubs/organizations for their financial sponsorship; Stephenville Kennel Club, Concho Kennel Club, Southern Handlers, and The Basset Hound Club of America Foundation.”
“Abilene Emergency Management is grateful to our local American Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. The Pet Disaster Relief Unit is a truly remarkable resource that immediately supports our mission of preserving life, said Vincent Cantu, City of Abilene Emergency Management Coordinator. “Pets are an important part of our families and as we have seen time and time again, they too need assistance in times of disaster. This trailer vastly increases our capability to provide much needed support for animals.”
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.
