Dogs are the Front Line for Animals After a Disaster

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and earthquakes, often leave animals stranded and injured. While rescue workers work tirelessly to save families from such devastation, it is their job to prioritize people over animals. Without local animal rescue teams on the ground, many of these animals would be left to find their own way to survive. For example, in 2017 during Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas there were hundreds of dogs who went missing from their homes due to the heavy rains and flooding. As soon as the storm was over, local animal rescues immediately sprang into action posting pictures and information about lost pets on social media sites, like Facebook, so owners could easily see if their dog had been rescued or not. Animal shelters also set up temporary kennels where they provided food, water, blankets, and toys for the displaced animals. In times of crisis, it's crucial that people support their local animal charities so they can provide life-saving aid to as many animals as possible.