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Flood Also Separates Pets from Families

Labrador Retriever
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The recent flood took a toll on not just the human population: many pets were lost in the storm as well. Fortunately, Midlands animal adoption centers have ways to reunite many of these animals with their owners. Their representatives have some advice for pet owners to make it easier to find their pets– and keep them healthy – in the event of future severe weather events.

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Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.