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Bipartisan PETSAFE Act would fund animal evacuations during disasters

Last Sunday night, part of the dinner conversation revolved around how terrible it was trying to figure out what to do regarding pets and livestock during the LA wildfires.

Jason Weisberger
Feb 24, 2026
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As a response to one of the many crises inflicted upon Los Angeles during the wildfire storm last year,
bipartisan lawmakers have introduced legislation to ensure families no longer face an impossible choice during evacuations: leave their pets behind or risk staying with them.

The PETSAFE Act of 2026 — which stands for Pro…

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