Tag Archives: Disaster

The Red Star team has deployed to Teterboro, NJ and began distributing the Whiskas and Pedigree yesterday morning at 9 a.m. from the Bergen County Shelter and Adoption Center, with the assistance of the Bergen County Department of Health Services. It was a great day with representatives from local shelters and rescues, as well as families in theRead More

This holiday season, I want to take the opportunity to share with you a few books that have been on my reading list lately; books that will make the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life. These books offer tales of hope and will surely bring a smile to that special someone’s face.Read More

A lot can happen in 60 seconds. In 60 seconds, a child can give her good old dog a hug and get a comforting lick on the face. In 60 seconds, a grandfather can teach his grandson how to use a string to play with his new kitten. In 60 seconds, a family can loseRead More

Following a tornado, hurricane, flood, earthquake, or other natural disaster, we may assume that the worst is past, but hazards remain – especially for the most vulnerable, namely children and animals. President & CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert, Chief Veterinary Advisor Dr. Patty Olson,  and other experts at American Humane Association have put together a seriesRead More

As soon as the storms and flooding struck the south, American Humane Association responded. Our Animal Emergency Services staff immediately contacted local communities and partner agencies. We gave grants and supplies to storm-affected shelters in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina. Then, on May 3, our Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ team deployed to Memphis, whereRead More