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Earthquake preparedness for your pets: before, during and after a disaster

This is aimed at keeping our small house pets, particularly cats and dogs, safe before, during and after an earthquake. Hurricane pet evacuation links are included. Information was taken from reputable sources and links are given.

Our pets are counting on us, and it's wise not to assume that we're in an area where we don't have to worry about a disaster.

Fire or flood could happen and our family, including our pets, may have to evacuate or be rescued. Animals have had to be evacuated along with their human families from Southern California's notorious fires. Could a flood cause another Noah's Ark situation?? If at all possible, we may think about our neighbors' families including their pets. This lens will offer basic information and links to where you can get more expert advice.

How would you care for your injured pet? Where would you go with your pet if you had to evacuate? Did you know that every place that I visited for information said the same thing, which was that you should not leave your pets behind unless there were some sort of dire circumstances where you had to do that. If it wasn't safe for you, it isn't safe for them.

Some say that pets and animals in general can predict earthquakes. This is an interesting discussion, but any ability they may have won't keep them safe during or after such an event. I plan to make a companion lens to this one exploring that phenomenon.

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Contents at a Glance

North Carolina, Relief for Pets in Japan...
Prepare before an earthquake hits
Arrange a Safe Haven
Tips for During the Earthquake
If you have to evacuate: Don't leave pet...
Japan Relief : One World Japan Relief Fl...

North Carolina, Relief for Pets in Japan after Quake / Tsunami March 2011 / New Zealand Earthquake
Prepare before an earthquake hits
Arrange a Safe Haven
Tips for During the Earthquake
If you have to evacuate: Don't leave pets behind
Japan Relief : One World Japan Relief Flower
Evacuation with Your Pet: Pre-Registration may be required for some pet-friendly shelters
Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned
After the Earthquake
USGS Map: Recent Earthquakes in the San Francisco Area
Pet CPR & First Aid: video
The PETS Act: People chose to remain with their pets
Collapsible Pet Carrier: Sherpa
Gragraph home earthquake seismograph
The Unicorn - Irish Rovers MP3 : 'Build me a floating zoo'
Pet ID Systems: The Pet Doctor PodCast Radio
How To Put A Pet First-Aid Kit Together: video
Firefighter Pet Alert, Set of 2 Reflective Fire Stickers
Evan Almighty - Modern tale of Noah's Ark - Steve Carell
PetLife Radio: Pet ID Options: Microchipping and More
Southern CA Fires: People told to evacuate and take pets with them
Pet-Friendly Hotels USA
Pet-Friendly Hotels & Motels in the San Francisco Bay Area
Puppy Pads : Place a few in with your Pet Carrier for travel
The Human-Pet Bond
Pet Life Radio Show -- Listen via MP3
The Dog Who Rescues Cats: True Story of Ginny, the Dog who rescues Cats
Are you and your pets ready for a disaster?

North Carolina, Relief for Pets in Japan after Quake / Tsunami March 2011 / New Zealand Earthquake

Tornadoes USA : Pets in New Zealand after Quake

When the call came in the bay area of California to move to higher ground because tsunami-force waves may have been coming this way, people were climbing into their cars, loading their children and often their pets at a moment's notice. Where would you go? If you had to evacuate? If the house started to shake? A fire...

Vets help abandoned pets after quake in Japan ... One group, World Vets, arrived Tuesday in Japan armed with veterinary supplies. They also have a Facebook page for updates on their effort and a place to donate to the cause. ...

Hearty Pet: Tornado Relief Area shelters and rescues

FEMA Information for Pet Owners Disaster Preparedness, "If you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND! Pets most likely cannot survive on their own; and if by some remote chance they do, you may not be able to find them when you return."

Include Pets in Storm Plans Town of Surf City, North Carolina

Joplin, MO Humane Society "We receive new animals every day, so please check back to find your perfect new best friend."

Kitty Kan Alabama tornado relief efforts "As of May 1, 2011, we have temporarily stopped selling Kitty Kans online and to our vendors in order to assist with the relief efforts in Alabama. All of our manufacturing efforts will go toward supporting lost and displaced cats in Alabama. We are donating everything we manufacture to humane societies and animal shelters across the state to help them with the hundreds of additional animals that have been brought in."

Animal Refuge Kansai TOHOKU-PACIFIC QUAKE ANIMALS
ARK will accept as many animals as possible, those made homeless from the TOHOKU-PACIFIC earthquake and tsunami which occurred on 11th March. Any donations will be used for the animals made homeless in this terrible disaster. Thank you all for your concern and help. We will do our best for these animals.

SPCA Canterbury New Zealand Hundreds of people and their animals are affected and displaced by the earthquake. It is with this in mind, that SPCA Canterbury has set up the PET EMERGENCY EARTHQUAKE FUND to help people and animals in distress over the coming weeks. All donations from the PET EMERGENCY EARTHQUAKE FUND go towards the additional costs and services needed to support the health, welfare and care of the large numbers of affected animals in Canterbury.

WSPCA "We are working with member societies such as the Japanese Animal Welfare Society (JAWS) and looking at ways to help them enter the restricted areas and help the animals people have taken with them into the evacuation shelters (when this has been permitted). The situation is still very serious; not only with the well reported story of the ongoing nuclear threat, but of the as yet under-reported story of what has happened to all the displaced people and their animals."

Photos: Pets of Japanese earthquake victims Pets are living in shelters with their human companions after last week's earthquake.

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Prepare before an earthquake hits

Much of what we do to prepare for our pets' needs is similar to what we do for our own and our family's needs. Some of it is different, but all of it is important. Most of these good ideas were drawn from sites linked within this lens.

Gather pet first-aid and rescue supplies
Have your pets' identification information
Pet food and enough water for the pets, bowls and any medication that they may need, including paperwork with doctors/medications' names on it.

As you rotate any food and water, etc you have stored for your human family members, put food and additional fresh water aside for your pets. Remember things like kitty litter and clean-up things like baggies and towels.
Make a schedule to regularly check and update supplies that may be outdated
Place your ID/contact information and if possible that of your specified contact family member inside of your pet's crate or carrier. If you get separated, it gives yet another chance that you'll be reunited.
Consider having the vet 'microchip' your pets. You can never be sure that a collar will stay on your pet in an emergency.
Papers or copies of papers proving your pets' current vaccinations. Certain places will not board your animals before or after an earthquake without proof of vaccinations. If the vet's computers are down, you need to prove that your pets are healthy. Try and get into a habit of xeroxing/copying papers after a vet visit. Place them into carriers or in your emergency evacuation kit.

This may be kept in with other emergency paperwork and recent photos. Print out a current photo once in a while, too. :)
Another thing to keep in handy at all times is the name and number of a helpful neighbor who will pick up your pets if something happens when you're away. Be able to tell that person where any necessary supplies are. They won't have much time and chances are that your pet won't know this person that well and this helpful friend will have his or her own family to deal with, too.
Do a loading sequence. Example:
1) Open garage (in case electricity might go out)
2) Load animals in crates
3) Collect items (if they are kept somewhere together is best), put in car etc.

Rehearse sequence in your mind w/ priorities.
Have the sequence some place you can see it easily. Could be on a sticky note. Visualize how you will load everyone, including animals. Where are your pets' usual hiding places?
Keep a spare change jar that can be used for gas emergency money. (In case ATMs go out), quarters for any pay phones you can find for when cell phones don't work
I'm sure this must have been on some of the lists linked in this page, but after experiencing two recent 4.0 earthquakes with multiple cats, I'd add some type of gloves to the list of things to have in your pet preparedness kit. Nothing that would impede your movements or scare the cats, but something that might protect your hands.
The Red Cross and ASPCA sell pet first aid books and has pet first aid classes.
Example: Be Red Cross Ready Safety Series Vol. 2: Dog First Aid
Be Red Cross Ready Safety Series Vol. 3: Cat First Aid
Get a Rescue Alert Window or Door Sticker for fire fighters and any rescue workers. Have a sign or rescue worker/firefighter decal on your window letting people know that there may be pets inside that will need assistance or rescue. These may be available from humane societies, the ASPCA and other sources.
A washable blanket, some type of bedding and for warmth. What could be added for comforting your pet? A special toy or blanket? Something with your scent on it as well. They make pheromone-based products, sprays and diffusers that are to calm dogs and cats.
Consider keeping a flashlight that plugs into the wall and stays charged. Something that will have a light so you can find it in the dark if necessary. You may need to search for your pets -- each other! -- and this will be helpful.
If possible, add some grooming supplies, shampoo, brushes and towels specifically for the pets. Your dogs, cats and other pets may become messy in disaster situations and need help.

Arrange a Safe Haven

Contact your veterinarian for a list of preferred boarding kennels and facilities.
Ask your local animal shelter if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets.
Identify hotels or motels outside of your immediate area that accept pets. Crated pets may be allowed in hotel rooms that are normally off-limits to pets, or can be left in a pinch with veterinarians or shelters that are already full, since the animals come with rooms of their own.
There are smart phone apps and web sites showing pet-friendly hotels and motels. I found one hotel in our area that said they would only accept declawed cats! Creating a list from such a source would be a good idea. These sources often give info on policies about weight limits, etc as well. Best to double check, though. When something like a disaster happens, the more options you have the better.
Pre-program appropriate numbers and information into your cell phone(s). If possible, add photos of your pets as well. Printed out photos are also apt to be helpful.
Ask friends and relatives outside your immediate area if they would be willing to take in your pet.
Prepare an emergency pen for pets in the home that includes a 3-day supply of dry food and a large container of water.
Have proof of current vaccinations. Keep a list of pet-friendly hotels outside your immediate area in case you have to relocate. If there are none, contact other hotels and ask if they would waive their no pet policies after a disaster, or contact friends and relatives in advance.

What do you do with the paperwork from your vet after the pets get updated shots? Maybe put that or a copy of it into an Earthquake folder to grab.
What are some distinguishing characteristics about your pet? Does your Siamese have a spot on his side? Does your black cat have a white mark on his toe? This information will help. (Of course a collar and tag -- or better yet a tattoo and/or microchip will be the best help in determining if your pet has been located.)

Tips for During the Earthquake

Pet-related tips

DO NOT try to hold your pet during the quake.
Animals will instinctively protect themselves and hide. If you get in the way, even the nicest pets can turn on you out of fear. They may have injuries you're not aware of and be in pain. Outdoor pets should be kept inside until the aftershocks have subsided and they have calmed down.
Quick, jerky movements, or loud voices can scare your pet.

If you have to evacuate: Don't leave pets behind

Note that Red Cross disaster shelters will not accept pets because of health and safety regulations, so it is imperative that you have determined where you will bring your pets ahead of time

If possible place a note on your door telling others where you can be reached and that you have taken your animals with you.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND. Remember, if it isn't safe for you, it isn't safe for your pets. They may become trapped or escape and be exposed to numerous life-threatening hazards. Flooding, flying debris associated with storms can trap and harm your pets just as it can harm a person.
In the likely event of a power outage, the temperature may become intolerable. Don't leave your pet home or in your car if you must evacuate.

Your house or building is probably not as contained and safe for your pet as you may think, and there is only a limited amount food and safe drinking water that you can leave.
Note that Red Cross disaster shelters will not accept pets because of health and safety regulations, so it is imperative that you have determined where you will bring your pets ahead of time. What was your plan for your pets' safe haven?

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Evacuation with Your Pet: Pre-Registration may be required for some pet-friendly shelters

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Pre-Registration may be necessary for your family, including your pets to go to some Pet-Friendly Shelters.
* Many pet-friendly shelters require certain paperwork pertaining to your pets and their health as well.

If you plan to stay in an American Red Cross shelter, remember that pets are not allowed.

List of Facilities Offering Boarding Assistance to Pets Evacuated from Hurricane Areas - 2008 PDF Document. ... "IMPORTANT: A baseline requirement prior to contacting the individuals below is that you provide proof of all vaccinations prior to contacting them. Additionally, spay and neuturing is required. No vaccination records and no spay/neuter means no participation. Finally, PCSA asks that owners that need to evacuate speak directly to the owner of the facility offering assistance so that any and all requirements be worked out prior to those pets being taken to the facility offering assistance." This document covers all or most US states and is put out by PetCareServices.org.

North Carolina: Carteret County Emergency Services PAWS has a pet-friendly Hurricane Shelter. You must pre-register and sign up Check their site for more information. Short news story on PAWS Shelter.

In the hurricane season of 2008, USA Today reported of pet-friendly shelters in N.C. county setting up hurricane shelter for pets in New Hanover County, North Carolina. "In the past, some people have refused to evacuate because many hurricane shelters wouldn't accept their pets." WECT-TV News has a current story, including a video, Protecting your pets through the storm.

PDF Document: Wake County North Carolina's Animal Protection Plan

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From the South Carolina Hurricane Guide 2007:
"Plan Ahead for Pet Sheltering: In the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do for your pets is to evacuate them too. Pets are not allowed in public shelters for health and space reasons. For more information about disaster planning for animals, including pet-friendly motels around the state, contact your local emergency preparedness officials, animal control agency, humane society or veterinarian. For online information about animal preparedness visit:

"http://www.clemson.edu/LPH/emergencypreparedness.htm.
S.C Animal Care and Control
1-803-776-7387
S.C. Association of Veterinarians
1-800-441-7228

"For detailed information on livestock and horse evacuation procedures, contact the Clemson University Cooperative Extension office in each county, Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health Programs, 803-788-2260 or SC Department of Agriculture, 803-734-2200. Stabling information (and some information about livestock feed, hay) is available through Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health Programs as well as the SC Department of Agriculture. Contact your veterinarian or local humane society for information on preparing your pets for an emergency.

"Animals brought to a pet shelter are required to have: Proper identification collar and rabies tag, proper identification on all belongings, a carrier or cage, a leash, an ample supply of food, water and food bowls, any necessary medications, specific care instructions and newspapers or trash bags for clean-up. Bring pets indoors well in advance of a storm - reassure them and remain calm. Pet shelters will be filled on first come, first served basis. Call ahead and determine availability."

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Charleston, SC Emergency Preparation for Pets. "If you are a Charleston County resident, have an animal to evacuate with you and do not have transportation, contact the Charleston County Citizen's Public Information Line at (843) 202-7100 and a vehicle will transport you and your pet to the animal shelter."

"Contact the Beaufort County Animal Control Office at 843-846-3905 for information on caring for your pets during hurricanes." -- From Beaufort County, South Carolina Hurricane page.

Florida 2010 Pet-Friendly Emergency Shelter Guide from FloridaPets.net. "Where you and your pet can go if you must evacuate from your home or vacation location during hurricanes, wildfires or other disasters."

The Humane Society of Broward County, Ft. Lauderdale, FL has prepared a page of information on Pet Friendly Shelters. Humane Society of Broward County's Pet Hurricane Hotline: 954-266-6871

"The Virginia Beach SPCA is the only local shelter that will provide foster care or shelter for pets in an emergency. We should be your last resort, as our space and resources are severely limited. We are available only to those pets whose families are under mandatory evacuation orders, and only in a Category One or Category Two hurricane. A stronger storm will force us to evacuate our shelter entirely."

The Virginia Beach SPCA offers VBSPCA Disaster And Rescue Alerts by email. These "provide informational status updates related to current rescue and disaster situations, as well as disaster response preparations. Alerts will include training class schedules and volunteer needs."

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-- From the Town of Surf City, North Carolina Include pets in storm plans page:
"Q: I can't afford a hotel and I have to leave for the shelter. I have to leave my pet behind. Now what should I do?

A: If the storm is severe enough to make it unsafe for you to stay home, it is unsafe for your pet to stay there. But if you have no other option, try to leave the animal inside the home with plenty of food and water.

"Do not leave it outside to fend for itself; an animal sensing an approaching storm is capable of running long distances to escape it.

"DO NOT tie your pet up outside, especially in low-lying areas. After Hurricane Floyd, many dogs left tied drowned. Also, make sure your pet has identification. Consider getting a micro-chip implanted. This will provide a back-up identification in case the collar is lost.

"Which animal control facilities provide free, first come-first serve boarding for residents during a state of emergency?
New Hanover County; 341-4197 : YES
Brunswick County; 754- 8204: YES
Pender County; 259-1349: NO "

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News Story: Cities board hundreds of pets after Gustav, Ike. "'There was just no way I was going to leave them,' one evacuee says."

After Hurricane Gustav: Families working to reunite with their pets.

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Cat returns home 5 years after Katrina: Microchip data brings Scrub home for Christmas

Biloxi, Miss. Five years after Scrub failed to return home one hot, muggy, post-Katrina night, he's back with battle scars, a wild side that's new and his old habit of sleeping underneath a blanket on somebody's bed.

Jennifer Noble of Biloxi thought the Humane Society of South Mississippi had the wrong cat as she listened last week to a message left on her husband's office answering machine.

The message said they had a pet brought in with her information on his microchip. She had given away two kittens -- failed attempts to replace Scrub -- and figured the message was about one of those.

"'Do you have a gray and white cat?'" Noble said a humane society employee asked when she returned the call. Scrub is a Russian blue and tabby, mostly gray with white markings. The other cats had been gray.

"You have my cat! Oh my gosh!" she remembers saying. "That cat has been missing for five years!"

She said the employee replied, "'Oh my gosh. Well, Merry Christmas!'"

"This is the power of microchipping," humane society Director Tara High said. "There is no other way that cat would have found its family. This is a very dramatic story with a wonderful ending."

Cat returns home 5 years after Katrina Read the entire article in the December 2010 Herald Online

Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned

Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned NOOKbook (eBook)

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many animals had to fend for themselves because their owners lost them or were unable to care for them. In Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned, Cathy Scott documents her experience working with the Best Friends Animal Society triage center to rescue lost animals and reunite them with their owners.

Over two hundred stories with accompanying photos describe dramatic and challenging rescue cases with details about the rescues, the examinations, treatment, and follow-up care by the selfless volunteers who worked to save beloved best friends.

From the Inside Flap
After Hurricane Katrina hit, animal rescuers found this handwritten note taped to an apartment door in a building from which residents had been forced to evacuate without their pets:

Our names are Fifi and Cici. We are both cats, one boy, one girl.

Please take us to a shelter. Our doctors are located at the Cat Practice.

If you find us, we are in the restroom. We have enough food to last us 5 days.

Please contact our parents, Daryl and Tasha, who love and adore us very much, at [and the phone numbers were given].

Please, we need your help!

Volunteer rescuers found the note and the cats a week later. Even though it was 11:00 at night, they called the number. Through her sobs, a grateful Tasha said, "It's my birthday. It couldn't be a more perfect gift."

As this book details, most people did everything they could to give their beloved pets a chance to survive in the chaos after Katrina. Thanks to the efforts of organizations and volunteers from all over the country, it's estimated that approximately 15,000 animals were rescued.

The staff and volunteers at the animal refuge facilities set up by Best Friends Animal Societyhelped to rescue between 5,000 and 7,000 terrified, abandoned animals and reunited some 1,500 pets with their people, most of whom had lost everything. This book details the rescues, the nonstop care given at the shelters, the reunions, the adoptions, the triumphs, and the tragedies. It celebrates the powerful bonds between pets and their people and those that develop between strangers who despite all kinds of obstacles, share an unwavering commitment to a common cause.

In addition to Fifi and Cici, you'll read about:

Himie, a Rottweiler found with a plastic bottle attached to his collar holding a note and his eye medicine; Himie was reunited with his owner

Tenderfoot, a Black Labrador puppy whose foot pads were burned off by the toxic sludge; he was treated for weeks and adopted

Bubba, a longhaired gray cat whose displaced owner drove for ten hours in a rented car to retrieve his cat-all he had left after Katrina

Red, a partially paralyzed Staffordshire Terrier who was hospitalized for about three months, fitted with a "wheelchair," and eventually adopted

And many more ...

The lessons learned resulted in a Law Protecting our beloved pets.

Just weeks before the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in August 2006, the plight of thousands of New Orleans residents and their pets led to a new federal law-the Pets Evacuation and Transporta-tion Standards (Pets) Act-that requires local and state governments to include household pets in their evacuation plans.

It also provides federal funding for pet-friendly refugee shelters. Because of the dire experiences of Hurricane Katrina, animal owners will not have to choose between saving their own lives or remaining in a disaster-ravaged area with their pets, only to have to abandon the pets later.
-From Pawprints of Katrina

Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned

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San Diego Fires : Displaced Pets

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After the Earthquake

During and immediately after an earthquake, pets just like humans, experience a great deal of trauma, confusion and anxiety. In this state, your pet can become aggressive. Use caution when approaching your pet and comfort him/her after the earthquake.
Check your pet for injuries. Keep your pet confined in your yard or home as aftershocks will occur.
Check fencing for damage and wait a sufficient time for aftershocks before putting your pet back into your yard.

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Earthquake and pets advice web sites

The Papillon Club of America website Emergency Contact Form that can be filled out and attached to the crate of each animal

Earthquake and pets advice: Pet earthquake advice from the Humane Society, The Independent Living Resource Center and other sources
Pets after an Earthquake: United StatesSearch and Rescue Task ForceEarthquakes One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible after effects. An earthquake is a sudden movement of the Earth, caused by the abrupt release of strain that has accumulated over a ...
Pets Unlimited - Disaster Preparedness: In Case of Disaster - Protect Your Pet! Everyone can benefit from having a household evacuation plan in place before a disaster strikes. It is the best way to protect your family in case of a large-scale...
Free Pet Safety Pack: Order our Free Pet Safety Pack and receive a pet rescue window decal and ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Magnet. PS, don't ever leave a pet at home - if you're evacuating, take your furry friend with you!
Tails Of The City: A little refresher on earthquake preparedness: In light of L.A.'s recent 5.4 magnitude quake and considering we haven't had one in a while (gulp), I thought a little refresher on earthquake preparedness for pets was in order.
Pet Disaster Plan - Planning for Earthquake: At Home Pet Sitting San Francisco In the face of a disaster, being prepared can save lives
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Get Ready for the Big One - Oakland Magazine - February 2008 - Oakland, California: Statistically speaking, we're just about due for fires, floods and a really big earthquake. With some simple preparation, though, you can get yourself through in one piece. Passed in 2006, the PETS act requires local and state disaster plans to include household animals in the event of a major disaster or emergency. In Oakland, the police department's Animal Services department has developed a Pet Preparedness Packet (available at www.oaklandnet.com/fire/core/pets.html) to help get your animal ready to brave the aftermath.
Pet Preparedness: Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergencies: Pet Preparedness The CORE Advisory Task Force of the Oakland Fire Department Office of Emergency Services CORE Program in affiliation with Oakland Animal Services have created the Pet Preparedness Packet: A "How-To" Guide that provides important instructions and easy steps that pet owners can take now to keep their pet(s) safe during an emergency or disaster. To increase your pet's chance of surviving a disaster such as a fire or earthquake, your disaster plan should include:Gathering sufficient and appropriate supplies to take care of your pet(s) for 5 to 7 days after a disaster....
Earthquakes and Your Pet - Department of Animal Care & Control: Pet Owner Information: Earthquakes & Your Pet
Pet Earthquake Preparation Tips from The Pet Place: The Pet Place Television Show showcases homeless animals seeking adoptions in the Long Beach area, with 6000 on-air adoptions so far. The show also features animal care, products, services and unique or special items such as travel tips and breed rescue., the pet place TV television animal adoption
Protecting Your Pet with Help from the Tillamook Animal Shelter: Information on how to help protect your pet with help from the Tillamook Animal Shelter.
Pet Plan: Hurricane Disaster Info and more NWS Contact your veterinarian
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Preparing for Disaster: Preparation for pets and livestock: When disaster strikes a community, essential services like water are often unavailable. So what can you do to ensure your pet is cared for during and, especially after, a disaster? ... # Have a supply of feed at a separate location, which could be air-dropped if the animals become stranded. # Make up a kit with leads, halters, equine and bovine first aid kits, quieting hoods for easy transport, and water.

USGS Map: Recent Earthquakes in the San Francisco Area

Earthquake Hazards Program: Northern California

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Finding your lost pet after an earthquake

If you and your pet(s) are separated, having made preparations will make this somewhat easier. Do they have collars with tags? Microchips? Do you have photos of the pets and can you tell people of distinguishing characteristics? Do they know their names, will they come when called?

Visit the local shelter every day. Make a flyer with pet's name, description, photo, and your name and phone number.
If your pet is lost, walk your neighborhood slowly and call out your pet's name. Inform as many people in the neighborhood as possible so they can keep a lookout. (Have a current picture of your pet to show around. A current picture of you and your pet together can help prove ownership.)

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The PETS Act: People chose to remain with their pets

Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act, The Pet Rescue Act

Congress introduced this Act which would require state and local authorities to make plans for people and their animals to safely flee in a disaster. What are your town/city's evacuation policies?

This bi-partisan legislation is necessary because Hurricane Katrina has clearly shown that when given a choice between their own personal safety or abandoning their household pets, a significant number of people will choose to risk their lives in order to remain with their pets. It is now clear that we must require these jurisdictions to have plans in effect to deal with their pet-owning populations as a matter of public safety.

The PETS Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency.

The PETS Act authorizes FEMA to provide rescue, care, shelter, and essential needs for individuals with household pets and service animals, and to the household pets and animals themselves following a major disaster or emergency.

PETS Act FAQ - Disaster Preparedness: American Veterinary Medical Association The PETS Act
Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006: Michigan State University College of Law. When complete, this site will contain a full set of legal material relating to animals including all levels in the US, foreign national law and international materials. It will also publish original materials and sell related materials. There are presently o
Oregon Emergency Management - Preparedness and Disaster Blog: May 7, 2009: Historical incidents have shown that citizens may refuse to evacuate from a disaster area when first responders will not provide for the care of their household pets. These pet owners may choose to shelter in place with their animals and manage the consequences of a disaster alone. Depending on the severity of destruction, rescue workers may not reach such individuals for days or weeks. Human life and safety would clearly be in jeopardy during such situations. Considering these facts, ensuring animal welfare by incorporating household pet and service animal considerations into emergency operational plans is vital to protecting human life and safety.

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Shoulder-straps

Simply remove the washable lining and fold the carrier flat for storage after your trip, it's that easy.

For pets up to 16lbs bag dimensions 18"Long x 10.5"high x 11" wide
length is from nape of neck to base of tail height is from the floor to top of shoulder
airline approved, please measure your pet.
shoulder strap included, roll down flap for privacy, top and side entry
removable faux lambskin liner machine washable

Sherpa Pet Delta Air Lines Deluxe Pet Carrier

Amazon Price: $38.00 (as of 05/31/2012)

Note from a customer review: "You can buy liner pads to go inside your carrier, good if you think your pet might have an accident!"

Collapsible Pet Carrier: Sherpa

Shoulder-straps

"Sherpa Deluxe Dog Carrier - Delta Airline Approved Dog Carrier. The safe and comfortable way to travel with your pets! Luggage quality, deluxe dog carrier for small pets is airline approved for underseat use. Stylish, lightweight design conforms with commercial airline carry-on specifications. Features front and top entry for easy access to your pet.

"Large mesh panels for optimal ventilation for your pet. Convenient zippered side pocket is ideal for travel essentials. Zippers lock for additional security. Sherpa Dog Carrier has roll-up/roll-down shades for privacy.

Simply remove the washable lining and fold the carrier flat for storage after your trip, it's that easy.

"Dog carrier has an inside leash ring and a safety strap for wheelies or roll-aboard luggage. This Airline Approved Dog Carrier is jam packed with amazing features such as the detachable shoulder strap that doubles as a leash. Although ideal for air travel the dog carrier is also great for car travel complete with a seatbelt strap for car safety. Our Sherpa Deluxe Delta Airline Approved Dog Carrier is the must have travel accessory packed with fabulous features and extremely comfortable for your pet." -- Amazon

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They offer some carriers that may be large enough for two cats. Descriptions often tell you how to measure.

With some of the soft-sided pet carriers, you may be able to store folded, etc. so you can easily get to them in an emergency. Many of these allow you to remove the inner lining. If your pets are familiar with their carriers, getting them into the carriers will be easier when every second counts. A shoulder strap is very important so your hands will be free.

A house down the street from us recently had a lot of smoke and they called the fire department. I think I might add a pair of gloves into our carrier for next time I have to round up our cats! We've got a skittish little one.

Note from a customer review: "You can buy liner pads to go inside your carrier, good if you think your pet might have an accident!"

"Soft-Sided Pet Carriers" Amazon Search

Many have shoulder straps, can be folded, and be there for an emergency

Find the carrier that's right for your family.

EvacSak: Emergency Carrier for your small pet

"Pillowcases are for pillows not pets"

EVACSAK "Emergency Transportation for your pet"

The site has a Disaster Preparedness page with information for Cats and Dogs.

(*I am not affiliated with this company in any way. If you have multiple pets, how many of your pets can you fit in your pet carrier -- particularly during a stressful time? During our last recent earthquake, I grabbed a pillowcase and put it by the cat carrier....)

"Your animals rely on you to protect them during a disaster or emergency. The best thing you can do for yourself and all your loved ones, is to be prepared.

First, identify the types of emergencies and disasters that you could possibly face. Do you live in an apartment? Do you often take your pet with you in the car or RV? Are you a roadside animal rescuer? Do you live in a flood zone, fire zone or an area known for tornados, hurricanes, typhoons or earthquakes?

Considering all the possibilities will give you an idea of the number of plans you need to devise. It is important to include all family members (human and animal) in your preparedness efforts. Identify together what is truly important and then devise a plan to see to it that those things are protected.

In the event that your animal is displaced due to an emergency or disaster, there are several well-equipped, animal related organizations that will provide you with support. It is important to acquaint yourself with the services in your area as well as the services provided by national animal rescue groups.

The best case scenario is to avoid emergencies and disasters all together. The next best scenario is that you exit with all that you value-at your side."

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Gragraph home earthquake seismograph

Warns you as an earthquake is occurring, measures the intensity, and records the data in its calendar

Gragraph home earthquake seismograph

From Japan:
The Gragraph is a home seismograph that warns you as an earthquake is occurring, measures the intensity, and records the data in its calendar. The verbal warnings are in Japanese, but the digital data can be easily accessed in any language.

In normal mode, the Gragraph serves as a tabletop calendar/clock and a reference for past activity.

Gragraph features:

Perceives shaking, and indicates on display
Warns of shaking with sound and voice
Indicates level from 3-10
Keeps record of previous seismic activity
During the night, it activates a safety light
Calendar/Clock function

Gragraph specifications:

Size: 144x130x127mm (4.7"x5.1"x5")
Weight (w/o battery): 330g (11.6 oz.)
Color: grey, pink, yellow, blue
Time precision: 30 seconds +/- per month
Timer (30 min.)
Temperature range: -10° + 40°
Audio player adapter
Batteries: 4 x AA (not incl.)
Instructions: English

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Some of the lyrics:
Now God seen some sinnin' and it gave Him pain.
And He said, "Stand back, I'm going to make it rain."
He said, "Hey, brother Noah, I'll tell you what to do.
Build me a floating zoo."

And take some of them green alligators and long-necked geese,
Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees,
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born,
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Member of the Family Pet Verse

Member of the Family Pet Verse - $ 34.99
Ode to the four legged- A touching message to those special furry family members. Verse is double matted with oval cutout for your pet's photos (3 1/2" x 5").

Framed in elegant embossed gold painted wood frame. Glass front and hangable back. 8" x 14" Sorry item is not personalized.

Member of the Family What would I do without you, My Precious, furry friend?... Part mischief, but all blessing, And faithful to the end! You look at me with eyes of love; You never hold a grudge...

You think I'm far too wonderful To criticize or judge. It seems your greatest joy in life is being close to me...

I think God knew how comforting Your warm, soft fur would be. I know you think you're human, But I'm glad it isn't true...

The world would be a nicer place If folks were more like you! A few short years are all we have; One day we'll have to part... But you, my pet will always have A place within my heart.

by - Hope Harrington Kolb

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Pet ID Systems: The Pet Doctor PodCast Radio

More Than Just an Identification Tag!

If you have had pets in your lifetime, you have undoubtedly shared the fear of losing them to the great outdoors-an innocent mistake like leaving the door ajar can leave your family devastated and your pets unprotected on the streets. 'Whose Doggie Is That in the Window?'

Dogs often wear identification tags and if the loose dog permits a kind stranger to get close enough to read the tag, your pet could be in luck but that is not always the case. Tags and collars can be lost and information on tags may not be current- especially in cases of emergency evacuations- when pets are separated from their owners and owners are forced to leave the location on the pet tag.

As for cats, they do not often wear id collars- as collars would interfere with their playing and bird catching and could be dangerous. Mr. Gary MacPhee, director and general manager of HomeAgain, a microchip company for pets discusses everything there is to know about pet identification systems with us and shares a great reunion audio of Gypsy, the miracle dog, returned home from over 500 miles with the help of her HomeAgain microchip!

PetLifeRadio - Listen to The Pet Doctor PodCast- Pet Identification Systems- More Than Just an ID Tag!.... Pet Life Radio: Mr. Gary McPhee, director and general manager of HomeAgain, a microchip company for pets discusses everything there is to know about pet identification systems with us and shares a great reunion audio of Gypsy, the miracle dog, returned home from over 500 miles with the help of her HomeAgain microchip....

I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet MP3

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Carole King and Karaoke versions.

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How To Put A Pet First-Aid Kit Together: video

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Deluxe/Multiple Emergency Cat Survival Kit

Up to 2 cat supply

When designing these kits, disaster preparedness experts teamed up with animal veternarians and organizations around the world in order to include safe, practical, and reliable products for Emergency Pet Preparedness. Kit includes:
(2) Cat Food Packets - vacuum sealed for 5 year shelf life,
(6) Water Boxes - 5 year shelf life,
(2) Thermal Blankets - retains 90% of body heat,
(2) Emergency Lightsticks - with lanyards,
(2) Leads - collar & leash,
(2) Cat Toys - vinyl chewable toys (assorted),
(2) Bowls - collapsible bowls hold 40 oz.,
(20) Water Purification Tablets - 1 tablet purifies 1 liter,
(1) Deluxe Pet First Aid Kit - pet emergencies from head to tail,
(12) Sanitation/Poop Bags - maintain sanitary conditions,
(1) Rope - 50' of vinyl cord; create runner or tie down,
(1) Firefighter Decal - Emergency Pet Alert Sticker to put on door/window (for any emergencies),
(1) Packaged in 3-1/2 Gallon Waterproof Container.

Deluxe/Multiple Emergency Cat Survival Kit

Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 05/31/2012)

Earthquake Preparedness: Amazon Search... or anything at all

Firefighter Pet Alert, Set of 2 Reflective Fire Stickers

During the southern California wildfires, many pets and farm animals had to be rescued and housed in alternate shelter. Some of these pets were evacuated with their owners.

More than 200 horses and a dozen people ...

needed to be sheltered at the fairgrounds one Thursday night in 2008 during a fire in the Santa Cruz mountains in California.

Evan Almighty - Modern tale of Noah's Ark - Steve Carell

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Evan Almighty is a comedy for all ages that "you don't want to miss" (Kim Griffis, NBC-TV)!

Evan Almighty (Widescreen) - Land of the Lost Movie Cash

Amazon Price: $22.47 (as of 05/31/2012)

Everyone's favorite funnyman Steve Carell is at his hilarious best as junior congressman Evan Baxter, whose wish to "change the world" is heard by none other than God (Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman). When God appears with the perplexing request to build an ark, Evan is sure he is losing it.

"But soon mysterious deliveries of wood and tools are being dropped on his doorstep, animals of every shape and size are flocking to him two by two, and his self-absorbed life goes from overnight success to almighty mess! It's a great time for everyone! -- Amazon

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PetLife Radio: Pet ID Options: Microchipping and More

Travel Tails: Pet Life Radio PodCast, ID for Travel...

Ever get confused about how to best ID your dog in case you get separated while you are traveling together? Should you micro-chip, should you utilize a database maintenance system, how about just a plain ol' id tag?
Listen as Janine talks with three industry experts and compares services and costs of three id tag companies; idtag.com, tags4tails, and 1-800 help 4 Pets.

If you have any questions or suggestions on topics you would like to see covered about traveling with your dog please email janine@petliferadio.com

PetLifeRadio-Travel Tails- Pet Identification Options For Travel on Pet Life Radio: Listen as Janine talks with three industry experts and compares services and costs of three id tag companies; idtag.com, tags4tails, and 1-800 help 4 Pets...... on Pet Life Radio

Small & Large Animal Disaster Downloads: Orange County

OC Pet Laws Page :: Includes Horses & other large animals

Under "Related Links" this site has downloadable MS Word documents * Disaster Preparation for Your Pets * Disaster Preparation for Large Animals

Your local government sites may have similar pages and the information here, may be of help to you, as well. For instance:

"Evacuation Plan:
As a horse or other large animal owner, it is your responsibility to know how to safely evacuate your animals. Create an emergency preparedness plan and practice the plan. Make sure that all your horse and other large animal transportation equipment is well maintained and ready to be used on a moments notice and be sure your horses know how to load into a trailer/van. Prepare emergency supplies for 72 hours.

Neighbors
Contact your neighbors long before fire or flood season and discuss who has supplies, trailer, and stalls. Explore ways in which neighbors can help neighbors, because this can accomplish a great deal. "

Disaster Preparation for Your Pets forms ... Field Services - Animal Laws in Orange County: * Disaster Preparation for Your Pets * Disaster Preparation for Large Animals

Cat in a Carrier During an Air Raid : Vintage Black & White

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Southern CA Fires: People told to evacuate and take pets with them

In the recent Southern California Fires, people were asked to take their pets when they evacuated. "Residents evacuating their homes are asked to take all companion animals with them. If possible, place your pet in a crate or carrier and bring any necessary supplies including leashes, food, water, and medications as supplies at evacuation centers may be limited." San Diego Humane Society.

Keep watching the news. Shelters may begin to accept pets in carriers. They may tell of shelters that take only animals. During the fires, a shelter in Oceanside, CA had, "Space for horses, livestock and small animals," and owners went to shelters that did not allow pets.

Info from press release of 2007 fires. Space is limited.

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Pet-Friendly Hotels USA

These sites offer valuable info on finding lodging for your whole family. Check now to see what will be needed for checking in. Does the hotel have a weight limit and you have a big dog?

During or after an emergency these hotels may get bombarded with patrons and their pets so best to know what you're going to do and be first in line.

Pet Friendly Hotel Chains, Hotel Chains that Allow Pets - TRIPSwithPETS.com: Pet friendly hotels, hotels that allow pets, and pet travel resources. Over 20,000 pet friendly hotels, bed & breakfasts, inns, resorts, vacation rentals, and pet friendly campgrounds. Pet friendly travel, lodging, and accommodations across the United States.
Pet Friendly Hotel Chains: "... The difficulty in giving general information on pet policies is that many chains are not owned by a single parent company, but are franchised out and often owned by many different management companies. These separate owners then set the policies for their hotels. So a "Days Inn" for example might accept pets in some hotels & not others. In other words, to get definitive pet policies on chains is more difficult than herding cats....But, hey, our research team is made up mostly of sporting dogs--which means that they're endlessly optimistic and, to be frank, are not exactly working off a full box of biscuits. ..."
Top 5 Pet-friendly global hotel chains: Global hotel chains. When traveling with your cat or dog, you can find hotels and resorts worldwide that offer the royal treatment for your furry friends.
Hotel Chain Pet Policies - PetTravel.com: Hotel Chain Pet Policies - Pet Policies at your favorite Hotel chain.
Dog, Cat & Other Pet Friendly Hotels at Petswelcome.com: Listing of hotels, motels, inns, and bed and breakfast's throughout the USA and Canada, all of which accept pets and not just Dogs & Cats but also Birds & exotic animals
America Cat and Dog Resort Boarding Service, Las Vegas, NV: Welcome America Dog and Cat Hotel is a state of the art dog boarding facility, it is a vacation place for your pets!Located in Las Vegas Nevada, we are a well established 18,000 square foot, first of its kind dog boarding facility! Our dog boarding consists

Pet-Friendly Hotels & Motels in the San Francisco Bay Area

These lists may be sponsored but they are a good jumping off point. See what's near you. What do they require? Would you need a crate for your dog? Get that in your earthquake prep kit, then put that motel's phone number in your cell phone.

DogFriendly.com - San Francisco Bay Area California Travel Guide for Dog Owners: United States and Canada Travel Guides and City Guides for Dogs of ALL Sizes! Places to take your Pet in San Francisco Bay Area.
Sunnyvale Pet friendly Hotels near Santa Clara- Quality Inn: The Quality Inn Sunnyvale is a pet friendly lodging with pet-friendly hotel rooms, outdoor green space for pet walks, and a convenient location in Sunnyvale, California near pet friendly parks, trails and nature preserves.
Pet Travel: Pet-Friendly Hotels and Other Lodging: Browse our list of pet friendly hotels and other lodging where pets are allowed.
Choose your Pet friendly Hotel in San Jose, California!: Choose your Pet friendly Hotel in San Jose, California!
Cypress Hotel: California Romantic Getaways, Pet Friendly Packages: At the Hotel Cypress in Cupertino, California, we offer specials and packages ranging from romantic getaways for couples, to pet-friendly hotel rooms. Check our current offerings. See Spot Run Package
Bring your pet-we are a pet-friendly California hotel. Includes:
* Overnight accommodations
* In-room pet amenities: bowl, water, dog bed, keepsake treats
* Complimentary valet parking
San Jose CA Pet Friendly Hotel - Pet Travel Package: Howard Johnson Express San Jose is both a family- and pet-friendly hotel chain in Northern California, which features a deluxe continental breakfast. Our Pet-Friendly Package is perfect for families or couples looking for a Northern California romantic getaway. We offer you spacious accommodations and a deluxe continental breakfast while your furry friend is the lucky recipient of a medium-size pet bed and tasty treats.
Los Gatos Lodge | Hotel South of San Jose, CA | Lodging in Santa Clara County California: Los Gatos Lodge | Hotel South of San Jose, CA | Lodging Santa Clara County California With Your Four Legged Friends The most pet friendly hotel in Silicon Valley with more than 10 acres of garden grounds to walk and exercise your pet.* 128 guest rooms, each with private patio and data port phone. Restaurant, wedding garden, banquet and parties for all occasions. A hotel for a relaxing getaway, whether you are on a family vacation, corporate tra
Welcome to Homestead San Jose: Pet Friendly Rooms Welcome to Homestead San Jose. Our hotel is designed especially for longer stays with studio suite rooms featuring a fully-equipped kitchen...something you won't find in a typical hotel.
California Pet Friendly Hotels - Cat & Dog Friendly Hotels in California - UpTake.com: Let's face it, pets are part of the family too and like to be included when vacations come around. Luckily, these days, it is possible to plan a great trip that includes your favorite furry pal. There are many pet friendly hotels to choose from, you just have to know where to look. At UpTake, we can help you find the perfect lodging for you and your pet. Whether it be a quaint B&B or a simple motel next to a dog friendly park, we've got you covered.

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Puppy Pads : Place a few in with your Pet Carrier for travel

Disposable and Washable Eco-Friendly Green Versions of the Puppy Training Pads Available

Help your pet feel more safe and comfortable in the car ride to or from each venue with a Puppy Pad in the carrier. Works in the bottom of other pets' carriers, too.

Housebreaking a puppy? Puppy pad training will help a lot.

Puppy Pads are used as a training aid for puppies, for older incontinent pets who are ill or confined, or even if you live somewhere like an apartment when walking your dog might be inconvenient. A great option when nasty weather keeps you and your best friend from being warm and dry indoors!

Iris Neat 'n Dry Floor Protection and Training Pet Pads, Regular, 100 Count They come in different sizes and different quantities.

Four star average customer ratings
Fast-absorbing pads protect your floor while you potty-train your pet
Turn liquid into gel immediately upon contact
Sized for regular-sized dogs and puppies
Perfect for training or assisting aging dogs

Washable Puppy Pads are the eco-friendly Green way to go!

EZwhelp Washable Whelping & Puppy Pad 17" x 20"

Rounded corners minimize curling and help pads lay neatly against box or crate walls.
Laminated pads are the best environmental fit for low energy demand and impact.
Designed to maximize absorbency and minimize leaks. Waterproof bottom.
5 Star Customer Ratings
Designed for hundreds of washings.
Coffee colored stain resistant top facing. White skid resistant barrier.

And don't forget, once your puppy pal is accustomed to using Puppy Pads, they can be placed outdoors to encourage them to go to the bathroom outside!

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Comfort Zone with Feliway Spray: Research has shown that certain pheromones can help an animal cope with fears or stress-related issues.

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Dogs Emergency Disaster Prepardedness

Grab it and go if you have to evacuate : 38 pieces!

These pet kits contain the recommended items to keep your pet alive and happy during a disaster. They have the same 5-year shelf life as human kits with a special emphasis on your dog's health and safety.
2 Food Bags, 1 Blanket, 2 Lightsticks, 2 Dog Bowls, 1 Tennis ball, 1 3gallon Bucket with lid, 1 Leash, 1 58 piece First Aid Kit, 12 Water, 1 50 foot Rope, 1 Collar, 6 Poop Bags, 3 Chew Sticks, 1 Can Opener, 1 Blood Stopper, 1 Pet Disaster Information Booklet. Doggoneit Kit

The 38-piece Doggoneit Kit for Dogs Emergency Disaster Prepardedness

Amazon Price: $44.83 (as of 05/31/2012)

The Human-Pet Bond

Why we love cats and dogs ... and ferrets and birds and snakes...

Pet Life Radio Show -- Listen via MP3

Preparing Your Animals For Emergencies

Pet Life Radio MP3 Broadcast: Preparing Your Animals For Emergencies: Today I will speak with Dr. Heather Case. She is the AVMA coordinator for emergency preparedness and response and Michael Cathey, the Director of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation..... on Pet Life Radio.

Pet Disaster Kits: video

Items for pet emergency kits

Emergency Supplies and Traveling Kits

Before purchasing items for your kit, it's best to ask your vet if there is anything specific you should include for your animal. These are guidelines. Even the type of water you get for your pet to drink, how you store it and whether or not you will need water purification tablets may be something to discuss with your vet.

extra pet food/water, (manual can opener)
disposable cat litter/box(es) -- best if it's a brand your cat is used to
a 1 month supply of pet's regular medications [expiration dates? check with your vet]
you might wish you had a muzzle sized to your dog
a favorite toy
at least a blanket for bedding
yard tie-out anchor
You may also want neosporin ointment for minor wounds. (Animals can easily get cut after an earthquake. Ask your vet if there is anything specific you should include for your animal.)
sturdy leashes, harnesses, slip-leads and collars for each pet
bowls, maybe collapsible, for food and water
a good pet carrier to transport pets safely and help ensure they will not escape (practice getting them used to it in advance) (a pillowcase can be used for a cat or other small animal if you did not prepare properly)
Paperwork regarding your specific pets, including current photographs, any specific markings, names, vaccinations, veterinarian information, medications
Bags for waste disposal

Are Government Officials Ready to Evacuate and Shelter Animals in Disasters?

"As Hurricane Gustav washes over Louisiana, the full extent of its damage not yet known, on the anniversary of Katrina, Animal Law Coalition looks back at this disaster for animals in 2005 and the laws the federal and state governments have passed since then to address the needs of pets and other animals during disasters. "

Are Government Officials Ready to Evacuate and Shelter Animals in Disasters? | Animal Law Coalition: PETS Act

In the aftermath of Katrina Congress passed the Pet Transportation Standards Act ("PETS"). PETS is an amendment to the Staffords Act, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).

This landmark legislation requires FEMA to ensure state and local disaster preparedness plans "take into account the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals prior to, during, and following a major disaster or emergency."

Notably, the bill authorizes FEMA to give financial assistance to state and local governments for animal emergency plans including sheltering.

Saving the pets

The Dog Who Rescues Cats: True Story of Ginny, the Dog who rescues Cats

This poignant canine memoir recounts the story of Ginny, a Long Island dog with a remarkable ability to seek out and rescue homeless cats.

Simple but delightful, the story is narrated from the perspective of Ginny's owner, Philip Gonzalez. Badly disabled in an industrial accident, Gonzalez quickly fell into a downward spiral of despair. His saving grace arrived in the form of a small, scruffy grey dog.

Ginny quickly provided Philip with a focus in life: cats--hundreds of them. Each chapter recounts Ginny's amazing rescues of helpless felines. Particularly heartwarming is the image of Ginny running across broken glass to reach a kitten in distress.

As Ginny saved cats, Philip housed them, and soon his life was taken over by the creatures--many disabled or disfigured. The Dog Who Rescues Cats is packed with touching photographs of Ginny and her feline family.

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agent009 Nov 25, 2011 @ 6:09 pm | delete

Some animals seem to automatically know when disaster is about to strike. Keeping your pets indoors if you know a natural catastrophe is about to strike is prudent.

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RenaissanceWoman2010 Mar 21, 2011 @ 7:44 pm | delete

Extremely comprehensive and valuable lens. I have lived in hurricane country and know first-hand how pets suffer when natural disasters strike. It breaks my heart to see the media accounts of lost and abandoned animals after earthquakes, fires, floods, etc. Your lens will help us all be more mindful of what to do now to prepare for the worst. Thank you.

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grandma_deal Mar 16, 2011 @ 6:39 pm | delete

Very good information. I'm adding your lens to the featured lens module in a new lens I'm doing. Great job.

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huvalbd Mar 13, 2011 @ 11:42 am | delete

Good lens. In answer to your question, it's easy to pack up the dog to take along (her stuff is all in one place), but the guinea pigs would ordinarily be more of a challenge. The piggies have their own emergency suitcase. We keep it packed with a transportable full-size cage of our own design, bedding, food, bowls, water bottles--the works except for timothy hay. As a temporary hay substitute, we have compressed hay cubes. They are more ready to go than we are! Each time we get new dry food, we refresh the stock in their suitcase.

I grew up in hurricane territory, so I don't find it weird to keep this ready.

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ashisharena Mar 2, 2011 @ 4:38 am | delete

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