Don’t forget about your pets
Reputable boarding kennels book up quickly and well in advance.
Going away? The NSPCA says you should make provision for animals early.
“Above all, we ask people to plan,” said Ms Christine Kuch, the spokesperson for the NSPCA.
She said every year the SPCA receives last-minute requests to board animals.
“Reputable boarding kennels book up quickly and well in advance.
“It is not a criticism that kennels insist on vaccination certificates,” added Ms Kuch.
She said it is a sensible requirement and that people should be cautious when boarding facilities do not ask for them, as this is putting all animals at risk.
“Accidents happen; if you use a house-sitter, have a back-up plan in case he or she gets ill.
“Does the house-sitter have the full details of the local SPCA and your veterinarian, including a float-in case treatment is needed?”
Above all, take care.
Fireworks may be legal on certain days between certain times. Make sure that someone is with the animals and that they are safely indoors.
“Report matters of concern to your local SPCA directly, not via Facebook or email.
“Especially with power cuts, reports might not reach the SPCA quickly enough,” said Ms Kuch.
Make a call and keep your local SPCA number on your cellular phone.
