Mars and Humane Canada launch national animal emergency response program
Who: Mars Inc.
What: The company is partnering with Humane Canada, the national federation of SPCAs and humane societies in Canada, to develop and implement a national animal emergency response program.
“Designed to create a unified and integrated response network between animal and first responders, this program aims to ensure pets receive the care and protection they need during emergencies,” notes a press release.
The program will work to educate animal responders on incident command to improve the timeliness of emergency response.
"This program marks a meaningful milestone for pets and pet parents in Canada. With a rise in natural disasters, specifically wildfires within Canada, there has never been a more critical time for ensuring pets are responsibly cared for and supported during emergencies,” said Romain Dumas, general manager, Mars Pet Nutrition Canada.
Mars will continue to facilitate support through food donation programs, as well as associate volunteering opportunities through the Mars Volunteer Program.
