Fort McMurray Pets
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Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disastersFrom communication issues to struggling to obtain vet records and caring for exotic animals, a Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning.CanadaNov 21, 2018
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Final day for Fort McMurray residents to pick up rescued petsThursday was the final day Fort McMurray residents could claim pets that were collected after the city was evacuated during a massive wildfire in early May.HealthJul 14, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees asked to claim their petsAbout 200 animals, most of which are exotic, were taken in by the Edmonton Humane Society. Some people have already reclaimed their animals, but there are still about 100 snakes, bearded dragons, fish, frogs and tarantulas left in the shelter.FeaturesJun 3, 2016
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Fort McMurray SPCA spent the weekend rescuing pets—in secretThe local SPCA was allowed into Fort McMurray to rescue pets, but the group said it was on one condition: the crew wasn't allowed to provide any information to the public for 96 hours.CanadaMay 10, 2016
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