Care2 member? Log in
|
|
 |
Don't Abandon Pets in Disasters
Target: The U.S. CongressSponsored by: The Humane Society of the United States
Rescue animals stranded by Katrina, and don't let animals be forgotten again!
Sign this petition to support The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS Act, H.R. 3858), currently in Congress, that will protect pets in federal evacuation plans, and urge officials to save currently stranded pets.
Some Hurricane Katrina victims refused to leave home because they couldn't take their animals with them, resulting in even more casualties. Furthermore, the Humane Society of the United States believes that while more than 7,000 animals have been saved in Mississippi and Louisiana, hundreds more may still be in need of rescue more than a month after Katrina hit. Pressure is still needed to save these animals, and a formal policy is needed to protect pets in future disasters, like Hurricane Rita.
Sign this petition to support The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS Act, H.R. 3858), currently in Congress, that will protect pets in federal evacuation plans, and urge officials to save currently stranded pets.
Some Hurricane Katrina victims refused to leave home because they couldn't take their animals with them, resulting in even more casualties. Furthermore, the Humane Society of the United States believes that while more than 7,000 animals have been saved in Mississippi and Louisiana, hundreds more may still be in need of rescue more than a month after Katrina hit. Pressure is still needed to save these animals, and a formal policy is needed to protect pets in future disasters, like Hurricane Rita.
Sign Petition! see who signed this
We signed the “Don't Abandon Pets in Disasters” petition!
# 50:
3:31 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 49:
3:31 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Ann Gerschefski, New York
# 48:
3:31 pm PDT, Sep 23,
George Yatchisin, California
# 47:
3:31 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Lisa Lawrence, New Jersey
My pets are an integral part of my family so it would be like leaving a child behind. If my pet could not go - then I wouldn't.
My pets are an integral part of my family so it would be like leaving a child behind. If my pet could not go - then I wouldn't.
# 46:
3:30 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Robin Leicht, Illinois
# 45:
3:30 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Micky Catania, California
Animals are a vital part of the family; and they are loved as much as any other member of the family.
Animals are a vital part of the family; and they are loved as much as any other member of the family.
# 44:
3:30 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Beverly Baker, California
# 43:
3:30 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Carrie Snyder, California
animals are family and we want them cared for.
animals are family and we want them cared for.
# 42:
3:30 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Renata Ortel, Spain
In Germany - my native country - animals do have constitutional right. I would never have expected, that a civilized nation like the U.S.A. excludes peoples pets from being evacuated or rescued. The law needs to be changed urgently. During the past 3 weeks, more than 85.000 signatures were already collected, asking to help the pets affected by hurricane KATRINA. However no statement has been made by President Bush so far. The Government shows NO respect for animals and environment.
In Germany - my native country - animals do have constitutional right. I would never have expected, that a civilized nation like the U.S.A. excludes peoples pets from being evacuated or rescued. The law needs to be changed urgently. During the past 3 weeks, more than 85.000 signatures were already collected, asking to help the pets affected by hurricane KATRINA. However no statement has been made by President Bush so far. The Government shows NO respect for animals and environment.
# 41:
3:29 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Lisa Mohr, Michigan
Because I love animals and they have souls too!
Because I love animals and they have souls too!
# 40:
3:29 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Cristian Cardona, California
# 39:
|
3:29 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Lisa Taylor, California
|
# 38:
3:29 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Sandra Wienhold, Germany
# 37:
3:29 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Audrey Regan, Canada
# 36:
3:29 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Marie Zimmerman, Colorado
What happened in New Orleans was nothing less than the worst animal abuse I have ever witnessed.
What happened in New Orleans was nothing less than the worst animal abuse I have ever witnessed.
# 35:
3:28 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Patricia Harris, New Jersey
# 34:
3:27 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Vicki Stringer, Texas
My children died when they were babies and if it weren't for my 4 dogs I don't know what I would do. They are my children and are as important to me as anyone could ever be.
My children died when they were babies and if it weren't for my 4 dogs I don't know what I would do. They are my children and are as important to me as anyone could ever be.
# 33:
3:27 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Name not displayed, Florida
I would not leave my pets behind.
I would not leave my pets behind.
# 32:
3:27 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Leslie Brown, Washington
# 31:
3:27 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Andrea , New Jersey
# 30:
3:27 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Merrie Thurman, Florida
# 29:
3:27 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Lillian Matulic, California
# 28:
3:27 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Janet Davis, Virginia
Animals give us so many things, and in times of disaster, even greater comfort.
Animals give us so many things, and in times of disaster, even greater comfort.
# 27:
3:26 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Linda Skehan, Maryland
My pets are my family. I would never leave them behind!
My pets are my family. I would never leave them behind!
# 26:
3:26 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Noelle Boddewyn, New York
# 25:
3:25 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Emily Proffitt, Washington
Pets are part of the family. It's obvious since so many wouldn't evacuate because they were forced to leave animals behind. Don't let this tragedy continue
Pets are part of the family. It's obvious since so many wouldn't evacuate because they were forced to leave animals behind. Don't let this tragedy continue
# 24:
3:23 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Lauri Peacock, New Mexico
# 23:
|
3:22 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Name not displayed, California
I cannot imagine leaving my pets behind in a disaster! They're part of my family.I feel awful for those who were forced to. |
# 22:
3:22 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Terrela Hunter, Alaska
We take a pet with love in our hearts. How can anyone be expected to leave that piece of heart behind to face terror and possibly death alone. I could not do it.
We take a pet with love in our hearts. How can anyone be expected to leave that piece of heart behind to face terror and possibly death alone. I could not do it.
# 21:
2:58 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Name not displayed, California
Animals are family, too.
Animals are family, too.
# 20:
2:44 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Name not displayed, Georgia
# 19:
2:37 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Mr Mander, New York
# 18:
2:36 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Mrs. Mander, New York
We need to proceed into through the 21st Century with compassion. Stop the horror of animal abuse.
We need to proceed into through the 21st Century with compassion. Stop the horror of animal abuse.
# 17:
2:32 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Hilary Stamper, California
Animals are part of over half of the families in the United States. Any disaster plan should account for them.
Animals are part of over half of the families in the United States. Any disaster plan should account for them.
# 16:
2:21 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Glenna Wright, Missouri
# 15:
2:09 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Carolynn Chapman, Pennsylvania
# 14:
2:03 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Ana Ardon, Costa Rica
Most animal companions are not wildlife but family members and them as well humans fear, feel hunger and pain and should not be forgotten alone facing what we humans can't face... It's just a matter of family bonds and justice.
Most animal companions are not wildlife but family members and them as well humans fear, feel hunger and pain and should not be forgotten alone facing what we humans can't face... It's just a matter of family bonds and justice.
# 13:
1:39 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Beverly Hodson, Colorado
# 12:
1:34 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Allison Farr, Florida
because if I had to leave I wouldn't leave my 4 dogs behind. Something has to be done they are part of our family. i wouldn't leave my mother behind why would I leave my pets that are like my children.
because if I had to leave I wouldn't leave my 4 dogs behind. Something has to be done they are part of our family. i wouldn't leave my mother behind why would I leave my pets that are like my children.
# 11:
1:25 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Jennifer M. Byrne, California
Many people died because they wouldn't leave the one thing they had left, their pet. Nowadays, pets are usually a family member. You can't ask people to leave their family members behind to face possible death, alone and abandoned. Many dogs that came to Los Angeles this week had a look of "what did I do wrong?" and "where is my person?" Help the pets and animals. Please help them - we have the resources.
Many people died because they wouldn't leave the one thing they had left, their pet. Nowadays, pets are usually a family member. You can't ask people to leave their family members behind to face possible death, alone and abandoned. Many dogs that came to Los Angeles this week had a look of "what did I do wrong?" and "where is my person?" Help the pets and animals. Please help them - we have the resources.
# 9:
1:18 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Marjorie Jones, Maryland
# 8:
1:11 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Linda Lee, Georgia
# 7:
1:09 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Sandra Jones, Pennsylvania
# 6:
12:45 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Cindy Reasoner, Tennessee
# 5:
12:43 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Lynn Caruso, Florida
# 4:
12:32 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Merethe Peersen, Spain
# 3:
12:25 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Laura Munsinger, California
# 2:
12:19 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Rebecca Young, California
Too many people risked injury and death to remain with their animals because they could not take them to shelters during Hurricane Katrina. Too many other people had to leave their animals behind, and were thus doubly traumatized by having to flee disaster without their beloved pets. According to the 2003-2004 National Pet Owners Survey, 39% of American households own at least one dog, and 34% own at least one cat. Evacuation plans must include animals.
Too many people risked injury and death to remain with their animals because they could not take them to shelters during Hurricane Katrina. Too many other people had to leave their animals behind, and were thus doubly traumatized by having to flee disaster without their beloved pets. According to the 2003-2004 National Pet Owners Survey, 39% of American households own at least one dog, and 34% own at least one cat. Evacuation plans must include animals.
# 1:
12:11 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Name not displayed