PETA offers Baltimore Residents urgent information for the protection of animals during floods

Group warns against animals behind back to Fend for themselves

For immediate release:
30 September 2010

Contact :
Kristin Richards 757-622-7382

Baltimore, MD.— Such as remnants of tropical storm Nicole the area at risk, PETA offers important advice for ensuring the safety of animal companions during a flood.

During a flood, never let your animals outside, tied up, or in any way, if they cannot be caught and flights In rising waters. in the event of an evacuation, never let your animals are falling behind on your destination of predetermined themselves.know.hoewel often deny human animals shelters, motels in the area will probably accept dogs, cats and other small animals in the event of an emergency. never leave animals unattended in a car, they can stroke suffering when the ambient temperature is above 70 degrees, even if water is provided "as is" and the Windows are somewhat open. Place of small animals in safe airlines, and keep dogs on a leash. Frightening sounds and unknown environment to make it possible to carry out this bout. water and food bowls, favorite toys for your animals or blankets, a towel and enough food for at least a week. Have your animals chipped, and put ID-tags of safe, easy to read on them. watch for other animals in need, including stray dogs and animals left behind by neighbours. If you are an animal in need and are not able to help, the animal's condition, and location and call authorities help as soon as possible.

A copy of the PETA disaster preparedness-public service announcement is available to link to or to download here.

For more information, please visit peta.org.

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