Emergency Preparedness for Pets
Having recently gone through the
Woolsey Fire and its evacuations and living
in earthquake country means we should all be wary of the probable consequences of future disasters. Since we all have pets, this
means we have a dual responsibility – being prepared not only for ourselves, but also for our pets
In an emergency, your pets will be even more dependent on you for their safety and well-being. Your
family's disaster plans must include your tortoises, turtles, and furry family members too.
This Friday, we will learn what to do to keep your beloved pets safe both before and after a disaster!
Pet Trusts
Along the same line, we will also discuss the need for a pet trust. Have you thought about what might
happen to your pet if you were not around to take care of them? They could end up in a shelter – or
worse. However, with proper planning, that can be avoided. A pet trust is a legal document that will
provide for future care of your pets in case you are not around for them. We will talk about how you might
obtain or make one.
Chapter Elections
It's that time of the year again. Most of our tortoises and turtles are in brumation, but it's also time for
our Valley Chapter officer elections. Our current officers and board members have indicated their
willingness to conyinue, but we would welcome you to join our leadership. Take a turn at helping us plan
for 2022. Will we have an annual show? Where will we go for our annual field trip? Give us your input.
Our board has decided we should wait a bit for our return to in-person meetings, coupled with a health
issue of one of our leaders. Therefore, we will be conducting this Friday evening's meeting via Zoom.See you
all this Friday evening at 7:00 pm! Next month, we will attempt to conduct an in-person and/or a hybrid
(both in-person and via Zoom).
Your Valley Chapter Team
