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Emergency Planning for Pets
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If you live with furry friends it’s important to plan for their well being and safety in an emergency, too. Few of us will forget the images of pets struggling for survival in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The lesson was learned hard and fast, and animal welfare in an emergency took a quantum leap forward via legislation, public awareness, emergency services and owner preparedness.
Take some time to prepare for emergency scenarios befitting your geography. Every pet owner should have a grab-and-go plan for evacuating a home quickly and some geographies require a plan for extended absences. Here are some tips from the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States:
Get a Rescue Alert Window Sticker that lets emergency workers and others know how many pets are inside your home. Stickers are free from the ASPCA and from some pet stores or veterinarians.
Make an Emergency Supply and Travel Kit that is easy to carry. It should include:
- Pet first-aid kit that includes bandages, antibiotic cream, instant cold pack, gauze, alcohol wipes, sting relief, scissors, blanket and tweezers
- 3-7 days of canned (pop-top) or dry food (be sure to rotate every two months)
- Disposable litter trays and litter (aluminum roasting pans are the right size)
- Liquid disinfectant soap
- Garbage bags for clean-up
- Food dishes
- Extra collar and leash
- Waterproof container with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires
- Bottled water for at least 7 days
- A traveling carrier, ideally one for each pet
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