How to Keep Your Pets Safe in a Disaster - Albuquerque Vet-Co

ID your pet

Make sure your cat or dog is wearing a collar with an identification tag that is up to date. A tag can mean the difference between being reunited with your pet and not. A pet with a tag is less likely to be identified as feral or stray and more likely to be rescued. Tip: Put your cell phone on your pets tag. If you have been evacuated you will be easier to find than just having your address.

The best way to ensure being reunited is to get microchipped. Make sure that your pet registration is up to date so if the microchip is read they will be able to find your current location. ?Tip: Albuquerque?Vet-Co frequently runs promotions on microchips. See if there is a promotion to save you some money on your pets microchip.

Disaster Kit

A disaster kit is a good idea for every household. It is just a simple kit that has supplies that you may need in, and can take with you, in case of a disaster. If you do some planning with your disaster kit you can make sure that your entire family, including your fur babies, are protected.

Things to Stock

• Food: non-perishable food items for 5 days, water for 5 days, pet food, can opener
• Medical: extra medication, medical records, medication instructions, first aid kit
• Pet Supplies:?litter box, litter scoop, pet waste bags, leash, harness, carrier, blanket, pet toy, photo of you and your pet for identification
• Personal Supplies: Sweatshirt, jacket, change of clothes, shoes, sleeping bag, knife, duct tape, string, hat, personal grooming items

Escape Plan

Make sure you know your escape plan. Where are you going to go? How are you going to get there? What is the alternative if the primary option is not available? If you are leaving with your pets make sure you know of animal friendly places to bring them. Not all emergency shelters will take pets.

If the emergency shelter is full or is not taking pets, try some local hotels and motels to see if they are accepting pets. Here are some resources for finding pet friendly hotels and motels.

Doginmysuitcase.com
Pet-friendly-hotels.net
Pets-allowed-hotels.com
Petswelcome.com
Tripswithpets.com

Have backup arrangements with friends or family. Talk to your local veterinarian or animal boarding. The fair grounds often take animals, especially large animals like horses and big dogs, during an emergency.

If you are not home during an emergency, make arrangements with a neighbor to evacuate your pet.

If you do evacuate make sure to take your pets with your. If it isn?t safe for you then it is not safe for your pets.

Source: http://www.vetconm.com/how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-in-a-disaster/

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