I know [the pets] are not in good condition, ... They'll need shots, deworming and baths before we can place them with foster families.

We'll be able to take quite a few pets,

We're already at 800 for September and the month's not over yet,

It is ridiculous that they have been allowing the import of birds as pets in recent weeks without even placing them in quarantine.

They don't make good pets. They are extremely intelligent and always have escape on their minds. They want to roam and wander.

Commercial products can kill viruses because the flu is not resistant to disinfectants. Washing hands before and after handling pets is a good start in maintaining good health.