News Release, November 8, 2010.
During an emergency at your home, what happens to your pets or animals if you are away, injured and unable to care for them as a result of your type of emergency? Who will help you rescue your pets and animals, ensuring they are safely removed from fire or other dangers on your property during such an emergency situation?
The answer is our newly form group of animal rescue division known as Animal Services. Kathleen Stiver, Animal Specialist and Director, stated, “We offer emergency rescue for a variety of animals, from puppies and kittens to horses. Our purpose is to ensure all animals are safely removed to allow our fire and EMS responders to focus on firefighting and emergency medical care of those in need.”
Animal Services has the ability to summon trailers or similar equipment for animals ranging is size from large to small. HCFR’s Animal Services volunteers respond to locations within our response area and beyond, depending upon type of call.
And finally, volunteers affiliated with our Animal Services program oftentimes may be able to locate or offer safe emergency shelter until the owner’s animal/s can return home.
