Federal lawmakers introduce bill to protect animals during disasters
The PREPARED Act will help protect animals from harm’s way during disaster and emergency situations. Earlier this week, U.S. Reps. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Pete King (R-N.Y.) introduced the Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act. This new bill requires any USDA-regulated business that profits off animals such as zoos, commercial animal dealers,…