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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 29, 2001

Disaster Preparedness for People with Pets

Washington, DC -- In response to the mounting anxiety about terrorist attacks and biological warfare in the DC metropolitan area, the House Rabbit Society and MetroPets Online are jointly presenting a seminar on November 17 designed to educate the pet-loving on appropriate disaster preparedness plans and responses.

The seminar is free and open to the public, but space is limited so advance registration is required (see below for registration information).

Presentations will be made on quick evacuation and readiness assessment using materials from the extensive disaster preparedness programs created by the Emergency Animal Rescue Service. An overview of pet first aid will be given by a certified Red Cross pet first aid instructor (in depth class subsequently), and a representative from HSUS will discuss the importance of providing for your pet's care in your will. The program will conclude with a panel discussion of experts to include local animal shelter directors, veterinarians, and the Arlington County Fire Department. The audience will have ample opportunity to ask questions, and printed materials will be provided to all attendees.

Disaster preparedness seminar information:
Admission is free but registration is required.
Donations are cheerfully accepted online or at the door.
To register to go www.metropets.org/ Newsroom/register.htm or call (301) 873-0846
Date: Saturday, November 17, 1-4:30 pm
Location: Aurora Hills Community Center (in the Recreation Center)
735 S. 18th Street, South Arlington
(on the corner of Hayes and S. 18th street, a few blocks from the Pentagon City metro station)

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About MetroPets Online:

MetroPets Online was founded, incorporated, and granted non-profit status in 1999. The goal of the organization is to promote the adoption of homeless animals in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and to disseminate responsible information about pet care, primarily through smart use of the Internet. MetroPets Online maintains an extensive web site with pet-related and adoption information for the DC metro area. Additionally, through professional technical volunteers, MetroPets Online provides pro bono web consulting, web development, and other technical services to local animal shelters.

About the House Rabbit Society:

The House Rabbit Society is a national, non-profit, all-volunteer organization with two main goals:
to rescue rabbits abandoned at animal shelters and find them permanent indoor homes; and
to educate the public on proper rabbit care.

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Contacts:

Liz DiNorma
House Rabbit Society
Tel: (703) 670-3659
Email: hrsliz@yahoo.com

Jeanette Davias
MetroPets Online, Inc.
Tel: (301) 873-0846
Email: media@metropets.org

 

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