The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals launched a disaster-preparedness campaign Thursday in Baltimore to encourage pet owners to create a plan for their animals.

“We encourage everyone to plan ahead,” Laura Brown, animal care specialist for PETA, said at the Peabody Court Hotel in Mount Vernon. “A step-by-step plan will help ensure [the animals?] safety.”

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