In an effort to enhance the care of pets during emergencies, Vets Around the Corner’s Community Veterinarian Program is establishing a Veterinary Emergency Preparedness and Response Team. This team aims to improve how pets are included in community emergency and evacuation planning, addressing the challenges observed in recent incidents.
The initiative builds on the organization's firsthand experiences from a six-week deployment to Thunder Bay and other areas in northwestern Ontario, where rescue operations took place due to extensive wildfires. During this period, the need for organized pet care during such crises became apparent, prompting the establishment of the new team.
The goal of this initiative is to ensure that pets are prioritized in emergency situations, allowing families to evacuate safely with their animals. The program also aims to provide additional training and resources for veterinarians on best practices for pet safety during emergencies.
This new development reflects a growing recognition of the importance of animal welfare in disaster planning, as well as a commitment to fostering community resilience in the face of natural disasters.
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