HURRICANE SAFETY AND YOUR PET
Before the storm prepare a hurricane kit of your pets to include:
1. Secure pet carriers for cats and small dogs and sturdy leashes/harnesses
larger dogs and appropriate crates for other types of pets.
2. Place medications and medical records, including proof of current vaccinations, in
a waterproof container.
3. Have a 2 week supply of any medication your pet may be taking on a regular basis
and familiar food and water. Also take bowls and a manual can opener.
4. Cat litter/ pan, extra litter and a litter scooper.
5. Information sheets including: medical conditions and treatment schedules if
needed, feeding instructions, name and phone number for your veterinarian or a
kennel outside your area in case you need to board your pets.
6. Current photos of yor pet(s) in case they get lost. Also, be sure each of your
animals have name tags, rabies tags, microchip, etc., securely fastened to their
collars. IMPORTANT NOTE: When planning to evacuate, attach the phone number
and address of your temporary shelter or of a freind/relative outside the affected
area to the back of your pet's ID tag.
7. Portable pet bed, a familiar blanket, and lots of toys.
8. Plan ahead to have a safe place to take your pets because public shelters, like
ones operated by the Red Cross, do NOT allow family pets. Service dogs are the
exception.
9. Don't wait until the last minute to make plans for your pets. Do not even think
about leaving them at home! You would never forgive yourself if somthing
happened to them because you left them behind to fend for themselves.
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