KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Horse Council will host its Stay Safe 2016 event on Saturday, June 18.

The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Kelseyville Senior Center, 5245 Third St.

The format this year will include one main speaker at the event.

Dana Shackelton, DVM of the Middletown Animal Hospital will give a talk and presentation on “Lessons learned from the Valley fire.”

The Middletown Animal Hospital was activated by the California Office of Emergency Services State Operations Center and provided relief for animals from the burned areas, organizing and coordinating care for a large number of animals.

During the Valley fire almost every domestic species was treated including cats, dogs, horses, sheep, goats, chicken, cows, pigs and even some rescued koi.

Many surgeries and procedures were performed during that time addressing a huge range of needs and problems.

Dr. Smith and his associate veterinarians, Dr. Holtz and Dr. Shackelton and staff were assisted by many other animal hospitals and vet clinics from surrounding counties including UC Davis.

During the fire they were contacted and responded to hundreds of request to visit people's properties and check on their animals. They also responded to reports and requests from Cal Fire, Pacific Gas and Electric and other public entities within the burn area.

Dr. Shacklton's presentation will give information on how to prepare and pre-defend your space. She also will give helpful information on how to prepare for evacuation, prepare for the worst case scenario and develop means to transporting and confining your animals.

There will be a question and answer period after the presentation.

Water, sodas, and juice will be provided by the Lake County Horse Council.

Visit the council online at www.lakecountyhorsecouncil.com .