How to Prepare your Pets for a Disaster

Prepare your pets for a disaster by planning ahead. Keep an emergency kit for your pets.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• pet food, water and bowls
• blankets
• vaccination certificates
• leashes and collars
• kennels
• micro-chips
• tags
• toys
• medication if needed

1. 
   I don't care what you say. I'm not going without it.

   Prepare your pets for a disaster by stocking up on bottled water in gallon jugs. The number of jugs you'll need will depend on the number of pets you have.

2. 
   I'm not going anywhere until I eat this stick

   Prepare your pets for a disaster by stocking up on pet food. The amount you will need will again depend on the number of pets you have.

3. 
   Okay! I'll hurry!

   Prepare your pets for a disaster by having kennels for them. If your pets are not kennel trained, now is the time to start. It will mean less stress for you and the pets when relocation to a shelter occurs.

4. 
   What do you mean, I have to stop running in circles and get in the car?

   Prepare your pets for a disaster by getting them micro-chipped if they aren't already. This is very important for recovering your pet should you become separated.

5. 
   Go away! I'm taking a nap.

   Prepare your pets for a disaster by having them up to date on all their vaccinations. Make sure you have copies of certificates in a place you can find them quickly in an emergency, and don't forget to include the vets number. You will need these to gain admittance to a shelter.

6. Prepare your pets for a disaster by having some blankets and toys ready to grab in an emergency. Make sure the toys are something new, to motivate them, and something old, to help them feel secure.

7. Prepare your pets for a disaster by having any medication they may need in a place convenient to grab in an emergency.

8. Prepare your pet for a disaster by having feeding and watering bowls, leashes and collars ready to go.

9. Prepare your pet for a disaster by having necessary tags on them at all times.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to put this emergency kit in a bag or box and keep it in your car. This will definitely mean less stress for you in an emergency.
• Remember, your pets are a member of your family. Plan ahead so you don't have to abandon them during a disaster. They will need comforting as much as your children will. Get the kids to help out with this. It will comfort them to comfort their pets.

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[2besure]

on 9/3/2009 Great tips on preparing your pet for a disaster.

[kristara]

on 8/22/2009 Great advice, pets are part of the family too 5*

[busybeeson]

on 8/17/2009 Excellent tips! 5*s and a rec.

[sonni57]

on 8/14/2009 Great advice for getting pets ready when a disaster strikes they need help too.