Natural Disasters And Pets (21)
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How to Find a Lost Cat or Dog — Infographic
By Vetstreet Staff, Nov 12, 2013Losing a pet is a daunting and terrifying experience, and it can happen to anyone. Did your cat run out the front door when you opened it for the mailman? Did your dog dig a hole under the fence… Full Article ›
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How to Help Animals Affected by the Oklahoma Tornado
By Vetstreet Staff, Feb 24, 2014When a massive tornado plowed through Moore, Okla., on Monday, it left at least two dozen people dead, schools and homes flattened and many pets and other animals displaced and… Full Article ›
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Elderly Woman Finds Dog in Tornado Rubble During Live TV Interview
By Shayna Meliker, May 21, 2013Of all the stories of hope and resilience already emerging from the rubble of the Oklahoma tornado, this is one of our favorites so far. In an interview with CBS News, Barbara Garcia recounted… Full Article ›
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New York Aquarium to Partially Reopen After Months of Fund-raising, Renovation
By Lisa Granshaw, Mar 12, 2013After being closed for four months due to extensive damage from Superstorm Sandy, The Wildlife Conservation Society announced that the New York Aquarium would partially reopen later this… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: Keeping Animals Safe and Comfortable After Hurricane Sandy
By Caroline Golon, Nov 15, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, will share the stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love.… Full Article ›
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Bird Watchers Flock to Cape May After Hurricane Sandy
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Nov 13, 2012When most people in Cape May, N.J., were boarding up windows and scurrying out of the path of Hurricane Sandy, Sam Galick was packing for the beach. For serious birders like Galick, hurricanes are… Full Article ›
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Devastated New York Aquarium Recovers After Superstorm Sandy
By Shayna Meliker, Nov 2, 2012In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, some animals at the New York Aquarium may have to abandon their homes and temporarily relocate to other aquariums. The Coney Island facility has used… Full Article ›
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Groups Jump in to Help Pets in Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath
By Amy Sinatra Ayres,Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, Nov 1, 2012When Hurricane Sandy ravaged the Northeast this week, it left behind severe flooding, millions of people without electricity — and lots of displaced pets. The good news is that the lessons… Full Article ›
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6 Common Health Care Mistakes Even Superstar Pet Owners Make
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Oct 4, 2012Think you’re a smart and savvy pet owner? If you’re confident enough to answer in the affirmative, then you’re probably not wrong. But that doesn’t mean that you have it… Full Article ›
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How This Veterinarian Prepared Her 18 Pets for Hurricane Isaac
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Sep 18, 2012Last month, Hurricane Isaac didn’t end up doing as much damage here in South Florida as forecasters had initially predicted early in the storm watch cycle — when the dreaded “cone… Full Article ›
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What Zoos Do to Prepare for Natural Disasters
By Linda Lombardi, Aug 21, 2012Whether you're faced with a hurricane, blizzard or a sudden wildfire, pet owners should consider having emergency plans in place to protect their pets during natural disasters. But what if… Full Article ›
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