For Immediate Release:
September 1, 2021
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Norfolk, Va. â Because areas in West Virginia are under a flash flood warning including Clarksburg, Elkins, Fairmont, and Morgantown, animals could die if left behind in the event that evacuations are ordered.
Never leave animals outdoors,âŻtied up, crated, caged, in hutches, orâŻconfinedâŻin any other way, as they will beâŻunable to fleeâŻrising waters. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselvesâŻmay be prosecuted.
PETA has released a natural disasterâpreparedness PSA featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions.âŻFor more information, please visitâŻPETA.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Source: Peta.org