For single people with a pet, in the event of hospitalization, the City of Amiens (Somme) has everything planned. All you need to do is slip the “I have an animal alone at home” card into your wallet for it to be taken care of.
In Amiens, an innovative system was put in place and many people adopted it. Thanks to the “I have an animal alone at home” card, a person who needs to be hospitalized will be assured that their pet will not be left alone, left to their own devices.
People “refused to undergo an intervention”
Chantal Modeste, the city’s municipal councilor responsible for animal welfare, is at the origin of such a system, which is also aimed at everyone. “It’s a two-year job,” she told Parisianemphasizing having taken care of the elderly during his previous mandate. “I was in contact with isolated people who had an animal. Some told me that they were taking poor care of themselves or refused to undergo an intervention, because they did not want to leave him alone,” she explained, assuring that this card has been “incredibly successful”.
This device also works for any animal, from dogs to cats, including rabbits and birds, our colleagues point out.
30,000 copies already printed
In the event of an unforeseen event, the police, firefighters, ambulance drivers, or even individuals can, using this card, contact the person designated to take care of the pet. Because on this card, the owner has indicated various information such as his name, his address, his telephone number and of course, the name and designation of his pet, as well as the contact details of the trusted person to contact for the pick-up. in charge of the latter.
And if this initiative is so appreciated, it is in particular because almost 50% of the inhabitants of Amiens would be affected. This animal emergency card, similar to blood group cards, was printed in 30,000 copies. People who wish can obtain such a card in all sector town halls and establishments open to the public.
In other cities such as Lyon (Rhône), Orléans (Loiret) or Le Grand-Quevilly (Seine-Maritime), the “I have a single animal at home” card has already been implemented.
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