DO NOT ABANDON YOUR PETS IN A STORM!
Hurricanes are scary for everybody including your furry friend. Here's what you need to know to keep your pets safe during the hurricane and what you need to bring should you and your pal need to evacuate.
Staying Home with Pets:
- Identify a safe area of the house where your family and pets can stay together!
- Put your emergency supplies in that room immediately.
- Bring pets indoors as soon as authorities say trouble is on the way and make sure they’re wearing identification.
- Close off any unsafe nooks and crannies where frightened cats may try to hide.
- Don’t let your pets roam loose!
Going to a Shelter:
- If you need to evacuate, your pet needs to evacuate too. Here's the list of what you need to bring with you to the shelter for your dog or cat.
- All current medications, including heartworm, flea and tick preventatives
- Current medical and vaccination records
- A minimum of 7 days’ worth of food and water – don’t forget a can opener and/or scooper!
- Food and water bowls
- Microchip ID number information
- A collar with rabies and ID tags and leashes (it’s never a bad idea to have backups)
- Pictures of you with your pets and of your pets alone, to prove ownership and help others identify them if you are separated
- List of unique markings your pet has
- Pet first-aid kit
- Poop bags
- Trash bags
- Favorite toys and treats
- Litter boxes and litter
- A secure carrier or collapsible crate for each pet, large enough for them to stand comfortably and turn around
- Bedding and blankets
- Small container of disinfectant and paper towels
Source: ABC Action News