Oh Behave - Episode 578 When Disaster Strikes, Who Rescues the Pets?

When disaster strikes, first responders rush to save human lives—but who is there for the animals? This week on Oh Behave, Arden Moore welcomes Dr. Leigh Mack, Executive Director of the First Responders Veterinary Network (FRVN), an ambitious new effort to bring trained veterinary professionals directly to emergency scenes involving pets and other animals. From dogs and cats injured in car accidents and pets trapped in house fires to overturned horse trailers and livestock emergencies, Dr. Mack explains how veterinarians could become integrated with local fire departments and 911 response systems, arriving on scene with the training, medical equipment and expertise needed to care for animal victims while human first responders concentrate on people and the emergency itself. Arden and Dr. Mack also discuss pet first aid, disaster response, the growing role pets play as members of our families, and the nationwide challenge of building a veterinary emergency-response network. It's a fascinating look at a new kind of first responder—and the four-legged lives they hope to save.EPISODE NOTES: When Disaster Strikes, Who Rescues the Pets? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oh-behave-with-arden-moore-harmony-in-the-household-with-your-pets-recommended-by-oprah--6666801/support.