Emergency Evacuation Plan For Your Pet

All families should have a plan in case ofimplement one.
emergency and disaster situations. And the familyYou will also need an emergency toolkit for your
pet needs to be part of your plan. Knowing aheadpet.
of time what is needed and where to take yourBe sure to have proper carriers, leashes, enough
pet can prevent much potential heartache in thefood and water for three days for each pet, food
future.bowls, cat litter and box, any medications and
First and foremost, the most important thing youyour vet's phone number. You should have recent
can do as a pet owner is to be sure your dogphotos of your pet so you can easily identify
has proper identification on them at all times. Whileyour pet should you become separated.
tags are useful on their collars, if the collar comesYou should also evacuate before it becomes
off, chances of retrieving your pet are greatlymandatory, as you can leave safely with your
diminished. Having your pet microchipped greatlypet. If you wait to long, you may be forced to
increases the chances of you being reunited withleave your pet behind.
your pet.An alternate plan should be in place in case you
In the event that your family has to go to aare not home during an emergency. Make
shelter, many do not accept pets. Where will youarrangements with a neighbor to care for your
be able to take your dog?pets and meet you with them. Be sure they
You should contact your town's police or fireknow where all emergency supplies are kept.
department to find out about their emergencyWhile the thought of disaster and emergency
operation plan - specifically how it relates to pets.situations are not on the top of our mind, taking
If they don't offer a plan for pets, you may wantthe time now to prepare helps to ensure the
to take the initiative to work with your town tosafety of your family and pets.