Pets

August 13, 2007 -- The severe weather experienced this summer in parts of the country, and the continuing threat of terrorism, are reminders of how critical it is for all Americans to prepare for emergencies. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign has released three new demonstration videos designed to highlight the specific steps older Americans, individuals with disabilities and special needs, and pet owners should take to prepare for emergencies.    » read more »

July 9, 2007 -- With today forecasted to be the first day of a multi-day episode of unhealthy air quality in Connecticut, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell is urging residents with heightened sensitivity to limit their outdoor exposure and released a series of suggestions for coping with the heat and caring for pets during the heat wave.

Air quality today is forecasted by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to be unhealthy for sensitive groups statewide for ozone.    » read more »

July 6-- As the mercury rises so do the risks of pets suffering -- or dying -- from a heat-related ailment. These tips from the Arizona Humane Society will keep pets safe and healthy during the hot months ahead.

* Keep pets indoors.
* Ensure all pets have access to cool, potable water at all times.
* If your dog must stay outside, be sure it has plenty of clean, cool, potable water in a non-metal, spill-proof container.    » read more »

June 29, 2007 -- Today, smooth talking Mitt Romney heads back to Iowa to try to turn the corner after yet another bizarre and disturbing week for his floundering presidential campaign.

In the last few days alone, Romney has been barraged by a string of bad headlines:    » read more »

June 22, 2007 -- A report of a rabid dog in Wheatland County has prompted state health officials to remind Montanans to protect themselves and their pets against the deadly disease.

The state Departments of Livestock and Public Health and Human Services were notified this week about the sick animal. A local veterinarian euthanized the dog Tuesday after it showed symptoms of rabies, including frothing at the mouth and walking erratically. It tested positive for the disease at the Montana State Veterinary Laboratory.    » read more »

June 20, 2007 -- At a ceremony today at the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed An Act Concerning the Protection of Pets in Domestic Violence Cases. Governor Rell thanked State Senator Andrew Roraback of Goshen, State Senator Tony Guglielmo of Stafford Springs, State Rep. Michael Alberts of Woodstock, State Rep. Joe Mioli of Westport and State Rep. John Hetherington of New Canaan for their leadership in moving the bill through the legislative process.    » read more »

May 8, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell has signed a bill requiring the inclusion of the evacuation of pets and service animals in state and local emergency plans of operation.

"In the past, no provisions were made to safeguard animals and their owners," Governor Rell said. "This law will do so. The elderly and the disabled are the least likely to have the proper means to help themselves and their animals. Special consideration will now be paid to their needs. Many states have passed similar legislation and it is time for Connecticut to do the same."    » read more »