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Disaster Preparedness for Pet Owners
04/22/2008 - By American Red Cross and the Humane Society
Planning what to do with your pet in case of a disaster could save his or her life.
In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, pets are not allowed inside emergency shelters for humans due to public health and safety reasons. If you and your family need to evacuate to a public shelter during a disaster, you must plan in advance for the care of your dog or cat. Such planning could save your pet's life.
Plan Ahead Before a Disaster Occurs:
* Acquire a steel or fiberglass pet carrier (portable kennel) or crate for each pet.
* Familiarize your pet with the carrier.
* Be sure your pet's vaccinations and medical records are written and up-to-date.
* Be sure your pet wears a properly fitted collar with a current license tag, rabies tag and identification tag containing your name, animal's name, address and phone number.
* Have a leash on hand to maintain control of your pet.
* Survey your home and determine the best location, away from windows if possible, to place your pet during an emergency. (A good choice is a utility room, bathroom, kitchen or other tiled area which can be cleaned easily.)
* Decide where you might take your pet if it becomes necessary to leave your home during an emergency. Places you could contact are:
1. Boarding kennels
2. Veterinary hospitals with boarding facilities
3. Friends and relatives
4. Motels which allow pets
Get your prepardness kit at http://www.redcrosslexky.org/index.php?pr=Family_Preparedness
