Saline County wants people to remember an important aspect of the family if disaster strikes — pets — and is hosting a class on how to prepare sheltering for furry, scaly and feathered friends.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 25, Saline County is a hosting a free Basic Disaster Pet Sheltering class at the 4-H building on the grounds of the Saline County Livestock and Expo Center, 900 Greely Ave.
Alyssa Sanchez, deputy director of Saline County Emergency Management, said this class, which is being conducted by the Kansas State Animal Response Team, is really geared to people who love pets and their well-being.
“Unfortunately, during disasters a lot of times pets are forgotten about, even with people who own pets,” she said.
By learning some basics about disaster pet sheltering and preparedness for pets before an emergency or disaster, Sanchez said people can not only learn to care for their own pets but also potentially be a resource to other pet lovers in the community.
