Natural Disasters And Pets (24)
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How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Safe When a Hurricane Hits
By Dr. Laurie Hess, May 1, 2014Hurricanes are phenomena no one can be completely prepared for, as demonstrated by the devastation to people and property caused by some of the powerful storms that have hit the United States in… Full Article ›
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Found Through Facebook: Using Social Media to Recover Lost Pets After Disasters
By Paige Hymson, April 29, 2014On Sunday, a deadly tornado outbreak struck Arkansas, Oklahoma and Iowa, killing at least 18 people. As rescuers search for survivors, some people are taking to social media to find missing… Full Article ›
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Video: If There's a Natural Disaster, Are You Prepared to Care for Your Pets?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, April 29, 2014Being prepared in the event of a natural disaster is a must for all pet owners — especially in advance of your area's annual scary-weather season. In Miami, where Dr. Patty Khuly lives,… Full Article ›
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How to Find a Lost Cat or Dog — Infographic
By Vetstreet Staff, October 28, 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, May 21, 2013When 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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Disasters Bring Home the Message: Prepare for Pets, Too
By Vetstreet Staff, May 8, 2013Earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, floods, and tornadoes can cause massive damage quickly. It is essential to have a disaster plan in place — for you and your animals. Make a plan. Prepare for all… Full Article ›
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New York Aquarium to Partially Reopen After Months of Fund-raising, Renovation
By Lisa Granshaw, March 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, November 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, November 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, November 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 , October 31, 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 ›