Friday Pet News Round-Up: Preparing Pets for Hurricane Irene

Here's what we have on our news radar today. Enjoy!

-Hurricane Irene is heading towards the East Coast. Remember to do what you can to take care of your pets, and be ready to adapt to delayed or canceled flights. Here are a few tips for keeping your pets safe during in a hurricane and some general pet safety tips for emergency situations.

-That "dognapping crime wave" you may have heard about is probably just media hype.

-Some animals seemed to anticipate Tuesday's East Coast earthquake.

-Michael Vick's former dog-fighting mansion is being converted into a dog sanctuary.