Animals in Emergencies

In recent disasters, people have not made the most rational decisions about ensuring their own safety when they have pets or livestock to consider by refusing to evacuate and leaving animals, and trying to re-enter an unsafe area to rescue pets.

Although the care and safety of humans must be the primary focus in a disaster, planning for pet evacuation, pet-friendly and temporary emergency animal sheltering is of great importance.


Resources

New York State

National Resources and Organizations