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Dog Attends First College Class in Anticipation of Hurricane Irma
In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, Georgia Southern student Jessica Lewis was preparing to leave campus and head home to Atlanta. She had one class left for the day and then she was ready to leave, reports Mashable. But Lewis didn't know what to do about her dog Luna. Obviously, Luna would be accompanying her […]
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| September 15, 2017
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Golden Retriever Senior Sanctuary Rebuilds After Hurricane Harvey
A senior rescue retirement community for Golden Retrievers in Houston, Texas is rebuilding after being ravaged by Hurricane Harvey, Click2Houston reports. Golden Retriever Acres Senior Sanctuary (GRASS) has a main house and an enormous backyard for the senior and special needs Goldens to roam free. But when the flooding from Hurricane Harvey ensued, it […]
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| September 14, 2017
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Flying with Your Dog In Anticipation of Hurricane Irma
In the anticipation of Hurricane Irma, many dog owners are evacuating and finding shelter in other places across the United States. If you plan on flying with your dog, you need to make sure you know the policies, which differ depending on the airline. It's important to plan ahead and familiarize yourself with your airline's […]
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| September 11, 2017
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Georgina Bloomberg to Evacuate Dogs from Florida on Her Private Plane
In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, 40 dogs are being flown to New York on Georgina Bloomberg's private plane, the Washington Post reports. The dogs currently reside at Big Dog Rescue shelter in Loxahatchee, Florida. President and founder of the shelter, Lauree Simmons, told the Post that they were driving a van to get the dogs […]
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| September 8, 2017
Press Releases
AKC Reunite and Assisi Animal Health Announce Challenge Grant to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
AKC Reunite and Assisi Animal Health are pleased to announce a challenge grant to help victims of Hurricane Harvey and their pets. The challenge grant will match donations to AKC Reunite's Pet Disaster Relief Fund dollar for dollar for a total amount of $10,000 to support efforts for the families and pets in Texas and […]
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| September 8, 2017
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Hurricane Irma Pet-Friendly Shelters
If you are anticipating Hurricane Irma hitting your area, here are resources to find pet-friendly shelters where you can seek refuge with your pets. Georgia Georgia Emergency Management - Hurricane Irma Check for updates on Hurricane Irma. Chatham County There will be no local shelters for pets during any category of hurricane. Most if not all […]
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| September 7, 2017
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What Dog Owners Should Know to Prepare for Hurricane Irma
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and in anticipation of Hurricane Irma hitting Florida and beyond, the AKC wants to make sure that both humans and animals are given the tools necessary to stay as safe as possible during natural disasters. Here is some useful information on disaster preparedness and response, how you can help, […]
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| September 6, 2017
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Meet the Dog Photographer Using Corgi Pictures to Help Harvey Victims
The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey is horrible and heartbreaking. And for those of us who don't live in the area, our hearts go out to those affected. We see what's happening to our fellow Americans and we're compelled to do something. Some people donate, others volunteer, and if you're dog photographer Alex Hopes, you […]
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| September 5, 2017
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AKC Humane Fund Donates $10,000 to City of Houston
In response to Hurricane Harvey, which ravaged areas of Texas and Louisiana, the AKC Humane Fund has donated $10,000 to the city of Houston through its “Sandy Fund.” The “Sandy Fund” was set up in 2012 in support of people and pets affected by Superstorm Sandy. Since then, the fund has supported organizations performing disaster-relief […]
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| September 1, 2017
Press Releases
AKC Reunite Announces Second Challenge Grant to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
First challenge grant by Barbara and Bob Amen has been successfully met AKC Reunite is pleased to announce a second Challenge Grant has been created by the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America Charitable Trust, which will match donations to AKC Reunite's Pet Disaster Relief Fund dollar for dollar for a total amount of $10,000 […]
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| September 1, 2017