Last year,
thousands of
families were left
devastated by the
destruction of
Hurricanes Harvey,
Maria and Irma
— and many
suffered the added
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Last year, thousands of families were left devastated by the destruction of Hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Irma — and many suffered the added heartbreak of being separated from their pets. Timed with the start of hurricane season, the Banfield Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving pets and the people who love them, has partnered with TV personality and Hurricane Harvey responder, Sean Lowe, on a public service announcement (PSA) to help pet owners prepare for the unexpected.
“Last year, I experienced firsthand the devastation and despair Hurricane Harvey caused for many of my fellow Texans. While on the ground, I saw people clinging to their pets during rescues – and heard stories of far too many helpless pets stranded or displaced amidst the chaos,†Lowe said. “I can’t imagine my life without my dog Ellie, so I’m honored to partner with the Banfield Foundation to educate pet owners on the simple yet potentially life-saving steps they can take for their four-legged family memb...
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