Source: All-Creatures.org
While the absence of state funding is a valid concern, supporters of the FOUND Act, including Judie Mancuso and Social Compassion in Legislation, maintain that integrating animal response planning into existing emergency frameworks is both practical and overdue. They emphasize that preparedness should include the entire family, pets included. As Assemblymember Rick Zbur noted, the bill is rooted in compassion and common sense, ensuring that cities and counties develop clear procedures in advance to protect both people and animals when disasters strike.