You are welcome to visit the local office at 2111 King St. or call them with your questions or orders at 733-3290. There are many more disaster preparedness supplies available. The Red Cross is also a coordinator of the CERT program as described in the article above. A block watch captain who is interested in educating pet owners sent in this article. 2 Fall 99.
Dog bites are a serious public health problem.
Even if your dog doesn t have a history of aggressive behavior, it could bite if threatened or provoked. Watch for signs that your dog is feeling uncomfortable and intervene to protect both your pet and the person involved. Up to 70 percent of all dog bites occur on the dog owner s property. Dogs that have been spayed or neutered are three times less likely to bite than other dogs. Obey leash laws at all times.