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Disaster Preparedness and Your Pet
Being
prepared in case of a disaster such as a hurricane is vital. Below
are some tips to help you prepare for an emergency.
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Plan
ahead. Have a plan in place before a disaster occurs.
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Pet
Carrier. Acquire a pet carrier or cage for EACH dog, cat, bird
or small animal. Make sure it is large enough for each pet to
comfortably stand up and turn around.
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Make
sure your pet has a properly fitted collar that includes current
license and rabies tags.
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Including an identification tag that has your name, address,
and phone number.
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If
your dog normally wears a chain link "choker" collar,
have a leather or nylon collar available if you have to leave
him alone for several days.
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Keep
your pet's shots current and know where the records are. Keep
a copy with you if you must evacuate.
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Most
kennels require proof of current rabies and distemper vaccinations
before accepting a pet.
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Contact
motels and hotels in communities outside of your area and find
out if they will accept pets in an emergency
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Photos!
Take clear, color photos (frontal, left and right sides) and
store with your pets license, health records and ownership papers
in a waterproof carrier to take with you.
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PET
EMERGENCY KIT
- Special
medications, dosage and care instructions
- Large
capacity self-feeder and water dispenser
- Extra
medications
- Carrier
or portable kennel for each pet.
- Pet(s)
ownership, registration, photos, health papers including up
to date vaccination papers
- A
leash and properly fitted collars/harness to restrain each
pet
- Non-spill
food and water dishes
- Water
in non-breakable containers, 14 day supply (double what your
pets consumes on an average day)
- Food
supply (14 day)and manual can opener
- Grooming
equipment and hygiene items
- Toys,
blankets and special comfort itmes
- Cleanser
and disinfectant to properly handle wastes
- Newspapers/litter,
scooper, plastic bags for wastes
For
more information, please visit the following links:
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The
Humane Society of the United States
http://www.hsus.org/ace/18732
- HSUS
Brochures
http://www.hsus.org/ace/18731
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