The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) During an evacuation after a major disaster or an emergency, many pet owners are reluctant to leave their pets and are willing to risk their lives to protect their pets. (2) Animals are important to their owners and the presence of an animal brings comfort to an owner and […]
(1) As used in this section: (a) “Companion animal” means a domestic animal commonly kept as a household pet. (b) “Service animal” means an animal that assists or performs tasks for a person with a sensory, emotional, mental or physical disability. (2) The State Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Emergency […]
(1) As used in this section, “livestock” means cattle, horses, sheep and any other animals designated by the State Department of Agriculture. (2) The State Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and local governments, shall prepare a written livestock emergency operations plan that provides for the evacuation, transport and […]
