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Sep. 14th, 2005 10:09 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
misfoksSome good news finally.
Word is that departments in the Federal government will finally be getting involved in rescuing stranded pets in NOLA. Only about a fortnight late, but better late than never eh? OK, quotes ahoy:
A four step process will be announced that includes: (1) Recovery of animal; (2) bathing, decontaminating, etc; (3) Vet inspection - done by Military vets, LA State vets, and all other volunteer vets; and (4) microchipping with as much info about where pet was found etc. as possible. Dr. Larry Hawkins the Public Relations Coordinator, Louisiana School of Veterinary Medicine will be mentioned in the press release and will be playing a central role in this multi-agency effort. DHS hopes that the press will pick up on this and get the word out so people know that their pets and the animals have a chance.
As of now I don't see it on the DHS press release page, so I guess by the end of today we'll see if the source for this was right or not.
PS--from the same source as above: "The person who gave me the information did so at some risk [...] please do not call or email DHS asking about the "press release"! It will be issued."
Update: The press release has been postponed until a Friday joint press conference between ASPCA, HSUS, and state and Federal agencies, so everyone can try to take credit for what was more likely due to public pressure. :P This doesn't mean action isn't already happening, just the public announcement of it is delayed.
Word is that departments in the Federal government will finally be getting involved in rescuing stranded pets in NOLA. Only about a fortnight late, but better late than never eh? OK, quotes ahoy:
A four step process will be announced that includes: (1) Recovery of animal; (2) bathing, decontaminating, etc; (3) Vet inspection - done by Military vets, LA State vets, and all other volunteer vets; and (4) microchipping with as much info about where pet was found etc. as possible. Dr. Larry Hawkins the Public Relations Coordinator, Louisiana School of Veterinary Medicine will be mentioned in the press release and will be playing a central role in this multi-agency effort. DHS hopes that the press will pick up on this and get the word out so people know that their pets and the animals have a chance.
As of now I don't see it on the DHS press release page, so I guess by the end of today we'll see if the source for this was right or not.
PS--from the same source as above: "The person who gave me the information did so at some risk [...] please do not call or email DHS asking about the "press release"! It will be issued."
Update: The press release has been postponed until a Friday joint press conference between ASPCA, HSUS, and state and Federal agencies, so everyone can try to take credit for what was more likely due to public pressure. :P This doesn't mean action isn't already happening, just the public announcement of it is delayed.
