Shelter plans reflect man's bond with pets

Let's hope we never have to use it, but if another big hurricane barrels our way, a shelter will be available in New Hanover County for people and their pets. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved last week the development of Noble Middle School for people and pets evacuees. The two entities will be housed in separate areas within the shelter. The county is actually going along with a new federal law requiring all local areas to consider options like this for pets in disaster preparedness plans. But the action very much deserves a pat on the back from the animal lovers. As the Star-News story Dec. 19 noted, details are still being worked out as to how the shelter will operate. Donations are also coming in for supplies. Animals would be housed at no charge, and the facility will staff veterinary technicians.

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