FEMA Seeks Members for National Advisory Council Animal Welfare Subcommittee
FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on a new subcommittee through its National Advisory Council. Planning for Animal Welfare Subcommittee: The new subcommittee, formed as a work group in response to the “Planning for Animal Wellness Act” (PAW Act), will assess current policies for animal welfare in disasters. FEMA is […]
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act (Public Law No: 117-212, signed on 10/17/2022) directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a working group relating to best practices and federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters. Specifically, the working group shall […]
Pet and Animal Sheltering Capacity: Facility, Supply and Equipment Requirements
This presentation from NVOAD in conjunction with The Humane Society of the United States and National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition reviews sheltering pets in a community affected by a disaster.
Cohabitated Human/Household Pet Sheltering Toolkit
In July 2023, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry released the revised version of “Cohabitated Human/Household Pet Sheltering Toolkit.” The purpose of this Toolkit is to offer functional guidance to aid in the establishment, operation, and maintenance of Cohabitated Human/Household Pet (CHHP) shelters in response to an emergency associated with a natural or manmade […]