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The Park County Animal Shelter is aiming to improve disaster preparedness for pets in the region.
To that end, PCAS is partnering with the AKC-accredited Laramie Kennel Club to bring a fully …
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The Park County Animal Shelter is aiming to improve disaster preparedness for pets in the region.
To that end, PCAS is partnering with the AKC-accredited Laramie Kennel Club to bring a fully stocked AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to the county.
The two organizations are working together to raise $12,500, according to a press release, which will unlock matching funds from AKC Reunite — thanks to national donations from AKC Parent Clubs and other contributors — to fund the trailer.
These state-of-the-art trailers are specifically designed to provide animal care services in the first critical 72 hours following a disaster. Each unit is equipped to serve as a temporary home-base for at least 65 pets, offering a safe haven when families are displaced or separated during emergencies.
“It’s imperative to find a solution for safe, effective pet sheltering in times of disaster,” said Jona Harris, former executive director of PCAS, in the release. “AKC Reunite provides that solution for local emergency management agencies, which are required by federal law to provide for the safety of the people and pets in our communities.”
The trailer is stocked with vital emergency supplies including crates, carriers, AKC Reunite microchips and universal scanners, bowls, collars, leashes, fans, lighting, a generator, cleaning supplies, and more. It can operate via generator or standard 110v power supply, making it adaptable to any emergency situation. Whether used as a co-location shelter — where evacuees can stay with their pets — or as a standalone emergency animal shelter, the trailer fills a crucial gap in the region’s emergency response network.
“This new trailer will fill a resource gap that we have known exists for some time, and we are excited that the trailer will be accessible at PCAS,” Harris said. “It will undoubtedly be a valuable resource to Park County and surrounding counties, and we look forward to the partnerships and increased resiliency this trailer will create.”
Community members are encouraged to contribute to this cause. Donations can be made by mailing a check to Park County Animal Shelter at 3 Arrow Avenue, Cody, WY 82414, or by visiting givebutter.com/petrelieftrailer.
