Disaster Preparedness for Pets
Be prepared. When disaster strikes, do you have what you need for your pets?
When Hurricane Katrina struck, so many pets were left behind to fend for themselves. People were not prepared themselves let alone their pets. Disasters come in many forms. Hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, severe storms, fires, flooding and terrorist attacks. Don't get caught off guard yourself or your pets. See the resources listed here to find what you need to prepare and plan for disaster.
When Hurricane Katrina struck, so many pets were left behind to fend for themselves. People were not prepared themselves let alone their pets. Disasters come in many forms. Hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, severe storms, fires, flooding and terrorist attacks. Don't get caught off guard yourself or your pets. See the resources listed here to find what you need to prepare and plan for disaster.
Be Prepared for Disaster
Your pets depend on it.
We don't always know ahead of time when a disaster will strike. Be it natural or otherwise. I'm guilty of saying, "Oh, I need to get that first aid kit and disaster kit together." But I haven't. Well we need to stop our procrastination. Our lives and our Pet's lives depend on it. When a disaster strikes, don't leave your pet to fend for itself. Read the listed articles here on what you and your pet will need to survive.
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In An Emergency You Will Need.....
Your Homemade Kit for Pets
- A crate or pet carrier.
- Collar and leash.
- Pet identification.
- 7 day food and water supply.
- 7 day medication supply if your pet has health issues.
- Bowls for food and water.
- Manual can opener if you use canned food.
- Pet's vet history, primarily vaccination history.
- Photos of your pets.
- Litter box and litter for cats.
- Plastic bags for waste disposal for dogs.
- Phone numbers for you local vet and shelters.
- Blanket.
- First Aid Kit and/or Pet Survival Kit.
- A D.A.P. product such as a collar or spray or Rescue Remedy to help keep your pets calm.
Disaster Preparedness for Pets
Links to websites about disaster planning
These are links to websites that describe what you need to prepare for disaster with your pets.
- FEMA: Information for Pet Owners
- 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.
- Disaster Preparedness for Pets | The Humane Society of the United States
- The key to survival during a disaster, crisis or emergency is to be as prepared as possible before the storm hits. Take the time to make a plan and assemble an emergency kit for you and your pet. By taking these steps now, you will greatly increase your pet's chances of survival.
- American Red Cross
- The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan must include your pets. Being prepared can save their lives.
- Disaster Preparedness for your Pet
- Each year devastating disasters occur in our nation, which affect both humans and animals. Being prepared for any type of disaster can help save the life of your pet.
Pet First Aid and Disaster Response Guide
Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide: Critical Lessons from Veterinarians
Amazon Price: $10.55 (as of 02/14/2012)
The Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide is designed to help pet owners provide temporary, urgent care to pets until they can reach a veterinary or emergency clinic. The text will teach readers to care for their animals before, during, and after an emergency. The Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide includes coverage of: Injury prevention and disaster preparation. Personal safety precautions to help pet owners identify and minimize risks. A wide array of pet emergencies including bleeding and bite wounds, cardiac arrest, choking, burns, poisoning, trauma, and more.
First Aid Kits
Whether or not you are involved in a disaster, you should always have a first aid kit for your pets.
Find Lodging That Will Accept Your Pet
If you have to evacuate
Make a list of places that will accept your pet. Some places will charge a small fee. Do your research in advance.
- BringFido.com - Pet Friendly Hotel & Lodging Directory
- Looking for a pet friendly hotel? At BringFido.com, you'll find one. Our database has more than 10,000 different pet friendly lodging options in all 50 states. Book a room now! Because your dog deserves a vacation too.
- Petswelcome.com
- Who says you can't take your pet with you? Stick with us as we discover more and more pet friendly establishments all over the world. As a matter of fact, we're currently researching Community Colleges that accept pets (there are more than you think) so that your dog can earn an associates degree in web technology, create a start up, raise venture capital, go public and--badda-bing, badda-boom--suddenly you're driving a shiny new (and appropriately named) Land "Rover".
- DogFriendly.com - Pet Travel Guides and City Guides for Dog/Pet Owners
- Pet travel guide for dogs of ALL sizes. Pet friendly hotels, bed and breakfast inns, RV parks and campgrounds, cabin and vacation rentals, accommodations, parks, dog parks, outdoor restaurants, stores and attractions. Also includes dog friendly public transportation.
- TravelPets
- TravelPets.com - Your Free Online Directory to Pet Friendly Lodging Worldwide.
Fido Friendly Magazine
Survival Kits for Dogs
Survival Kits for Cats
If you don't have time to make your own, consider buying a premade kit for your cat.
Pet Identification
Above all else, make sure you have identification for your pets! If they get lost in the confusion, a simple and inexpensive tag will help re-unite you and your pet.
Books about Pets That Have Survived a Disaster
Books about Disaster Preparedness
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AdrienneJenkins
Mar 25, 2009 @ 3:40 am | delete
- I haven't ever thought about the what ifs. Thanks for the ideas.
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RichardBlaine
Jan 24, 2009 @ 8:50 pm | delete
- Good lens! really good info on the subject. With the way in which the weather is changing all over the planet this was very informative. I am going to consider putting an emergency kit together for my bird!
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SudokuNut
Oct 24, 2008 @ 3:15 am | delete
- This is a really useful lens. We had an earthquake swarm here in Nevada which went on for close to 2 months so we were and still are prepared, cat and all, for a fast exit. Before that we never would have thought about it and I don't think most people do.
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Frankster
Oct 19, 2008 @ 5:20 pm | delete
- Great lens with much needed info. We're pretty close to having it all together. With 13 cats now, it a big job but your lens has spurred me on. Lensrolling to all of my cat lenses! 5 stars, favorite and I've been a fan for a while now! Bear hugs, Frankie
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dcgrrl
Oct 16, 2008 @ 1:38 pm | delete
- this is so helpful! expect an invitation to my Adopt a Pet group...
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awundrin
Oct 3, 2008 @ 2:53 am | delete
- Great tips! I think many people simply forget to plan ahead for their pets. Your lens is very helpful. Thanks for sharing this important info!
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GrowWear
Sep 28, 2008 @ 9:08 pm | delete
- Excellent lens. I cannot conceive of leaving my pets behind! We'd share Vienna sausage and the leaves on the ground for sleeping if we had to! But, this is a really nice resource for us pet lovers to wanting to be able to do a lot better care-taking than that. :)
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Sylviane_Nuccio
Sep 26, 2008 @ 8:32 am | delete
- My pets are so important for me. This lens is great for us pet lovers. Great info. Thanks for passing by to my cats lens.
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Thanks for sharing.
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Gandree
Sep 21, 2008 @ 7:21 pm | delete
- Thanks for the good ideas. It was heartbreaking to see the pets stranded during Katrina. Living in Florida, we have to think about these things ahead of time.
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