Aug 16th
Rescuer Marina M Chung had a kind message for OBOL saying, “I want to thank with all my heart to Brad and Sam , for helping us with most needed food & supplies for our dogs & cat’s ! We are incredibly grateful! Thank you, we were completely out of food & supplies. These supplies are essential and allow us to spend our funds in other areas – vetting, training , boarding and saving even MORE dogs . It would be impossible for so many like us to do the work we do without their help. They are always there to help and it is most appreciated.” Thanks for the kind words Marina!
Aug 17th
Don’t miss the Declutter & Donate Drive on September 16th. All donations will go to OBOL! Learn more at our events page here.
Aug 18th
Hurricane Hilary is on its way! The San Diego Humane Society has these recommendations for everyone.
San Diego Humane Society is urging pet and livestock owners to be prepared. With heavy rain and wind expected, animals need to be kept dry and safe from the elements. In case severe weather leads to flooding, power outages and damage, it is essential to have an evacuation plan for all animals — big and small. Ensure your animals can stay dry. Pets should be kept inside and livestock should have a safe place to get cover from the wind and rain. Provide clean water and safe food. Ensure your animals have access to clean water and their food is protected from damage and contamination by wind, rain and debris.
Prepare an emergency kit. Put all of your daily pet supplies in a water-proof container. Gather a two-week supply of food, water and your pet’s medications. Don’t forget shot records, bowls, crates, bedding and toys. Keeping your pet comfortable will reduce stress during an evacuation. Use identification. Make sure your pets are wearing identification at all times. This includes animals who don’t normally go outside. If you don’t have tags, simply write your phone number on their collar using permanent marker. Having your pet microchipped can also help identify them if they become lost. Make sure you keep your address and phone number up to date, in addition to listing an emergency contact outside of your immediate area. Plan ahead. Not all evacuation shelters accept pets, so it’s important to prepare. County of San Diego information sources such as ReadySanDiego.org and ListoSanDiego.org (español).
Practice transporting your pet. Locate your pet’s carrier early, especially if they have been stored in a garage, and make sure your pet is comfortable using it. Identify where your pet hides when they are stressed or scared, in case you have to go looking for them.