notes: SOURCE: http://www.equities.com/news/headline-story?dt=2012-08-16&val=387599&cat=hcare VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Oklahoma Wildfires VCA Animal Hospitals NewsRx.com By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Veterinary Week -- VCA Animal Hospitals announced that VCA Woodland Central Animal Hospital and other nearby hospitals in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area are offering free boarding assistance for dogs and cats whose families have lost their homes or are among those evacuated due to the wildfires near Tulsa. Three dozen wildfires have scorched parts of Oklahoma in the past few days, burning 178,000 acres and destroying approximately 120 structures, including dozens of homes. "We are extending free boarding for family pets that have been displaced because of these devastating fires," said Art Antin, Chief Operating Officer of VCA Animal Hospitals. "We want families to know that their dogs and cats can be cared for in a safe environment, while they manage their family priorities." Boarding assistance at participating Tulsa-area VCA hospitals is based on space availability. Pets should be current on vaccinations, but in case they are not, VCA veterinarians will update vaccinations free of charge. Pet owners are encouraged to call the VCA Woodland Central Animal Hospital at (918) 496-2111 for boarding assistance and more information. The hospital is located at 4720 E. 51st St., Tulsa, OK 74135. -> SOURCE: http://www.equities.com/news/headline-story?dt=2012-08-16&val=387599&cat=hcare VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Oklahoma Wildfires VCA Animal Hospitals NewsRx.com By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Veterinary Week -- VCA Animal Hospitals announced that VCA Woodland Central Animal Hospital and other nearby hospitals in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area are offering free boarding assistance for dogs and cats whose families have lost their homes or are among those evacuated due to the wildfires near Tulsa. Three dozen wildfires have scorched parts of Oklahoma in the past few days, burning 178,000 acres and destroying approximately 120 structures, including dozens of homes. "We are extending free boarding for family pets that have been displaced because of these devastating fires," said Art Antin, Chief Operating Officer of VCA Animal Hospitals. "We want families to know that their dogs and cats can be cared for in a safe environment, while they manage their family priorities." Boarding assistance at participating Tulsa-area VCA hospitals is based on space availability. Pets should be current on vaccinations, but in case they are not, VCA veterinarians will update vaccinations free of charge. Pet owners are encouraged to call the: VCA Woodland Central Animal Hospital at (918) 496-2111 for boarding assistance and more information. The hospital is located at: 4720 E. 51st St., Tulsa, OK 74135.