Tipah and nearby communities face a severe cold snap and power outages, leaving small pets and reptiles vulnerable due to lack of heat, according to local veterinary professionals.
The clinic, which is operating on a backup generator, reports that some staff members are able to care for their own pets. They are offering free boarding for small pets, excluding dogs and cats, until power is restored.
Pet owners are advised to bring their pet’s habitat, food, and written care instructions. The clinic can be reached at 662-576-1119 to coordinate drop-off and pickup arrangements. Its address is 9950 Highway 15 South in Ripley, Mississippi.
The clinic emphasizes concern for community members and their pets and encourages residents to take precautions during the ongoing crisis.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
