Thinking of Animals During National Preparedness Month
As we observe National Preparedness Month during September, we are thinking of our furry family members. Josey Miller from the Best Friends Animal Society joined Need2Know to talk about what pet owners can do in case a disaster strikes. She said one of the most important things to do is to get your pet microchipped in case you are ever separated.
In the middle of a military base outside Mexico City, an army colonel runs what he calls a kindergarten for dogs. Puppies that one day will become rescue dogs, or sniffer dogs for drugs or explosives, get their basic training here, at Mexico’s Army and Air Force Canine Production Center.
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
Widespread flash flooding hit New York City on Friday and city residents were dealing with financial losses and molding in the aftermath. Cheddar News took a deep dive into what to do to when dealing with storm cleanup.
