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Pets and Animals in Disaster |
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OUR PETS ENRICH OUR LIVES IN MORE WAYS THAN WE CAN COUNT. IN TURN, THEY DEPEND ON US FOR THEIR SAFETY AND WELL-BEING. (Quote by HSUS&ARC) | |
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Pet Survival Kit: |
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According to "Ready New York" published by the NY City Office of Emergency Management, these are the items pet owners need to assemble to be ready for the evacuation of a pet to a kennel, shelter, or place of safety other than home:
1) Water, food, and appropriate containers
2) A leash/muzzle/harness
3) A copy of all current vaccination and health records, license numbers and microchip numbers
4) A pet carrier or cage (a luggage carrier can be used to wheel the carrier around)
5) Plastic bags for pick up
6) Photo of your pet | |
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Resources for Disaster Preparedness With Pets and Animals |
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The following web links are noted sites to gain more information about how individuals and communities can be prepared to care for pets and animals in a disaster: | |
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The Humane Society in the United States |
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HSUS |
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American Red Cross |
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Health & Safety Tips on Pet First Aid |
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ARC |
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American Veterinary Medical Association |
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AVMA |
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Federal Emergency Management Agency |
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Disaster Planning for Pets, Animals, and Wildlife |
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FEMA |
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Florida Animal Disaster Planning Advisory Committee |
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FADPAC |
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Purina Cat Food |
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Free Packets for Pet Disaster Preparedness (both cats and dogs) |
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Purina |
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Protecting Pets in the Winter |
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NY SEMO |
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| Humane Association of Georgia, Inc. |
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See "special resources" below. |
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HAGA |
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