Petfinder wants to hear from Gulf state residents in the path of the storm.

The Humane Society of South Mississippi will provide a shelter from Hurricane Gustav for domesticated pets…

“Should there be a need for animal search and rescue operations post landfall, those of our IFAW team suitably qualified will leave sheltering operations and head to the disaster scene–wherever that is–to help with animal search and rescue.”

August 30, 2008–Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal released information about evacuations from the State as Hurricane Gustav approaches. Having learned from Katrina, government officials are encouraging residents to take their pets with them when they evacuate. Here is important information regarding pet evacuations: A pet evacuation center for residents with critical …

August 30, 2008—Petfinder.com has member animal shelters in Louisiana and the Gulf coast. We are in touch with these shelters to find out how they are doing and what we can do to help. Here are some of the updates we’ve gotten from shelters scrambling to get ready for Hurricane …

Foster homes needed for shelter pets in St. Tammany Parish

Petfinder.com urges evacuees to take steps to ensure their pets’ safety.

All parishes also have local Offices of Emergency Preparedness which can be contacted for information about evacuations, transportation and shelters.

“I urge residents to prepare now for the possibility of evacuation orders by preparing a pet disaster kit and making plans to evacuate with your animals. If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for your pet.”

Hurricane Alert: Don’t delay. Prepare you and your pets for the storm and possible evacuation before the hurricane hits.
#1. Prepare your disaster plan and review it with all your family members.