Story after story came out of the Granbury and Moore tornadoes about people and their pets. Some folks had put themselves in danger trying to save their animals during the storms. Others were trying to locate their lost critters. And then there were the animal rescue groups that were trying to reconnect the two-legged and four-legged companions.
Arthur Benjamin and friends (File photo)
Since local animal-loving philanthropist Arthur Benjamin became keenly aware of the dramatic problems resulting from severe weather during the Joplin tornado recovery efforts, he created Animal Tornado Relief. Immediately following the Moore catastrophe, he was joined by Melissa Rivers and Taryn Manning to raise money for animal rescue and disaster relief in Moore.
Melissa Rivers*
Taryn Manning*
“The disasters that struck Moore, Oklahoma are emotionally shattering,” Arthur said.
But Arthur also realized that preparation for threatening weather conditions was equally important.
So, this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Arthur has arranged to have SPCA President James Bias on “For the Love of Dogs” to talk about the group’s recent efforts in helping with recent disasters and to provide advice on “how to prepare for tornadoes with your animals.”
Ironically, Dallas is slated to be hit by another wave of storms Saturday night, so it might be wise to tune in for advice on how to handle a potentially dangerous situation.
* Photos provided by "Animal Tornado Relief"