Happy National Dog Day! If you live on the Eastern Seaboard, I hope you’re celebrating by preparing your entire family — quadrupeds included — for the approach of Hurricane Irene.
I’ll never forget the night I spent with a rescued Katrina dog, nor the images of animals in Japan seeking refuge after the earthquake. But at least we’ve learned: The potential for heartbreak after a major catastrophe decreases dramatically, simply by thinking ahead.
A few of our best disaster-preparedness links:
http://dogtime.com/california-wildfire-dogs-cats.html
http://dogtime.com/animal-evacuation-plan-kathy-gervais.html
http://dogtime.com/first-aid-for-pets-fido-friendly-ines-de-pablo.html
