07/27/2024
Remember to have enough supplies for each of your pets in the event of a major disaster or emergency. Most importantly each cat or dog needs their own crate or vari kennel.
Pet Preparedness Kit:
- Dog or cat food, dry or canned-one to two week supply.
- Can opener, spoon, dish.
- Water—one to two week supply (include water purification tablets).
- Collapsible bowl that is easy to store.
- Cleaning supplies to clean crate.
- Vaccination records/medical history/picture of your pet & any medical condition(s) (Store in waterproof container).
- Medication, list each pet separately include dosage/frequency; include flea, tick and heartworm preventatives.
- Name of your veterinarian, address, phone number. Include release form authorizing medical treatment for your pet. Include any pet insurance information, policy number, contact (store in waterproof container).
- Pet Information, include copies of registration information, adoption papers, proof of purchase, microchip, tattoo or other identification information (store in waterproof container).
- List of emergency contacts (store in waterproof container).
- Thermal blanket—should be reusable, wind and waterproof. Needs to retain 90% of body heat.
- Emergency light sticks with lanyards.
- Collar & leash.
- Sanitation/poop bags, cat litter, to maintain sanitation in temporary shelter area.
- Toys—for entertainment during a time of great stress.
- Rope—50’ of vinyl cord to create runner or tie down. Gives pets freedom to roam while keeping them close.
- Decal—emergency pet alert sticker to put on door/window. Informs rescuers you have pets inside.
- Pet first aid kit.
- Waterproof container to store pet emergency survival kit.
- Dog crate or cat carrier.
