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Disaster Preparedness: Pet Safety Checklist
Weather crises, such as hurricanes, tornado's, and storms are events that most people
prepare for as there is usually advanced warning. However, other disasters, such as
fires and chemical spills, need to be taken into consideration since they can happen
without warning with no time to prepare.
No matter what the emergency, it is critical that you take your pet with you. Pets left
behind may be lost, injured or killed.
The following is a checklist of items to have prepared and ready to go.
The following can be packed in an airtight Rubbermaid or other suitable container:
Your pet will be under severe trauma during this time so keep his/her routines as
familiar as possible. Keep your pet(s) with you at all times or in a safe boarding kennel.
Do not leave a pet at home alone. Take along familiar toys. Get pet accustomed to
riding in the car in advance to alleviate some of the stress.
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Shelter from the Storm – Planning Ahead for Your Pet
Before a disaster strikes, plan where you and your pets will seek shelter, in case you
need to evacuate your home.
Do not leave your pet behind. If it is not safe for you to stay, it will not be safe for your
pet.
Do not count on disaster shelters, local animal shelters or local boarders to
keep your pets.
other’s families and pets during natural or man-made crises.
Weather crises, such as hurricanes, tornado's, and storms are events that most people
prepare for as there is usually advanced warning. However, other disasters, such as
fires and chemical spills, need to be taken into consideration since they can happen
without warning with no time to prepare.
No matter what the emergency, it is critical that you take your pet with you. Pets left
behind may be lost, injured or killed.
The following is a checklist of items to have prepared and ready to go.
- Portable pet carrier for cats, small dogs, other small animals and birds. Clearly
label the carrier with pet’s name, your name, address and phone number. Get pet
(s) accustomed to carriers ahead of time. Keep in easily accessible place.
The following can be packed in an airtight Rubbermaid or other suitable container:
- Dry towels or blanket to line carrier and use if necessary
- Roll of paper towels
- Food and water bowls for each animal
- 1-2 weeks supply of food and water in airtight containers. Check periodically and
replace with fresh as needed. Include your pet’s favorite treats and toys. - If you use canned food, hand-operated can opener.
- 1-2 weeks supply of all medications your pet is taking clearly labeled with
administrative instructions. Be sure to include flea preventative and Heartworm
treatment. Check these supplies periodically, and adjust and replenish as
needed. - Litter and litter boxes for cats. Empty soda water boxes or disposable aluminum
pans are excellent as disposable litter boxes. - Health records including vaccinations in case of evacuation or need to stay in
boarding kennel or other facility. - Collar with current identification tag and microchip.
- Recent color photographs of each pet in case they get lost.
- Check out boarding kennel beforehand and keep the name and number handy.
- Numbers of pet-friendly hotels and motels.
- Written instructions on caring for your pet in the event you must leave pet at the
boarding kennel. - Animal First Aid Kit (Ask your veterinarian what your pet will need).
- Leashes. Keep extra in emergency kit.
Your pet will be under severe trauma during this time so keep his/her routines as
familiar as possible. Keep your pet(s) with you at all times or in a safe boarding kennel.
Do not leave a pet at home alone. Take along familiar toys. Get pet accustomed to
riding in the car in advance to alleviate some of the stress.
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Shelter from the Storm – Planning Ahead for Your Pet
Before a disaster strikes, plan where you and your pets will seek shelter, in case you
need to evacuate your home.
Do not leave your pet behind. If it is not safe for you to stay, it will not be safe for your
pet.
Do not count on disaster shelters, local animal shelters or local boarders to
keep your pets.
- Red Cross disaster shelters will only allow service dogs for people with
disabilities: pets will not be allowed. - Local humane societies and boarding facilities may be evacuating their own
animals to safety, or they may be too full to take in more pets. - Make a list with phone numbers for vet clinics and boarding kennels outside your
immediate area. - Call animal shelters outside your immediate area to see if they will provide
temporary foster care and shelter for pets in an emergency.
other’s families and pets during natural or man-made crises.
- Can you stay with out-of-town friends or relatives? Have you made arrangements
with them for you to bring your pets with you? - Do you have a vehicle in good working condition that can transport both you and
your pet to safety? If you cannot leave, do you have a safe hiding room with
proper supplies? - If you are away from your pet during an evacuation order, do you have a
neighbor or friend who can get your pet to safety? If so, do they have a key to
get into your house? Does your pet know them? How will your pet respond to
them?
- The following are some of the hotel/motel chains that do allow pets, though
policies (deposits, weight restrictions, and number of pets in each room) will vary
by location. Call in advance about each individual pet policy.
- *AmeriSuites *Best Western *Courtyard Marriott *Days Inn *Holiday Inn
*Howard Johnson *La Quinta *Motel 6 *Red Roof Inn *Residence Inn
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Holiday Safety Tips For your Furry Friends
From the start of the new year to the end of the year, Beantown Dogs wants to help you
and your companion animals live happy, safe and healthy lives. During the often busy
and hectic Holiiday season, schedules and routines will be turned upside down and
sometimes it's the little things that are often forgotten. Without any prevention or
preparation, the Holiday season's dangers can be fatal for your pets. Listed below are
the upcoming holidays and their dangers so that loving and caring pet owners like you
can prevent Holiday accidents.
Halloween
A time of excitement for children and parents but that is not the case for your pets. Trick
or Treaters in their festive costumes can frighten your animal. Furthermore, the
continuous knocking on doors can startle your pets. Help calm your pets by placing
them in a secure room (away from the noise) until the night is over. By bringing your
animals indoor, you are also keeping them safe from predators, both humans and other
animals. In addition, remember to watch Fluffy or Fido around the candy…chocolate
can be deadly. Lastly, make sure all young trick or treaters know not to give candy.
Thanksgiving & Christmas
These are times where the food is in abundance. Foods like chocolate is poisonous to
animals and poultry bones can split and cause your pet to choke and/or puncture vital
organs. Make sure to keep your pet(s) on their regular diet and keep the table scraps
to a minimum.
New Year's, July 4th & Labor Day
Fireworks, food and fun but these holidays bring bright lights and loud noises that can
startle and scare pets. Put them in a secure place (inside the home) until the night is
over. Furthermore, when you are barbecuing those hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken-
REMEMBER to keep the table scraps to a minimum and definitely keep those chicken
bones away from your pet.
From the start of the new year to the end of the year, Beantown Dogs wants to help you
and your companion animals live happy, safe and healthy lives. During the often busy
and hectic Holiiday season, schedules and routines will be turned upside down and
sometimes it's the little things that are often forgotten. Without any prevention or
preparation, the Holiday season's dangers can be fatal for your pets. Listed below are
the upcoming holidays and their dangers so that loving and caring pet owners like you
can prevent Holiday accidents.
Halloween
A time of excitement for children and parents but that is not the case for your pets. Trick
or Treaters in their festive costumes can frighten your animal. Furthermore, the
continuous knocking on doors can startle your pets. Help calm your pets by placing
them in a secure room (away from the noise) until the night is over. By bringing your
animals indoor, you are also keeping them safe from predators, both humans and other
animals. In addition, remember to watch Fluffy or Fido around the candy…chocolate
can be deadly. Lastly, make sure all young trick or treaters know not to give candy.
Thanksgiving & Christmas
These are times where the food is in abundance. Foods like chocolate is poisonous to
animals and poultry bones can split and cause your pet to choke and/or puncture vital
organs. Make sure to keep your pet(s) on their regular diet and keep the table scraps
to a minimum.
New Year's, July 4th & Labor Day
Fireworks, food and fun but these holidays bring bright lights and loud noises that can
startle and scare pets. Put them in a secure place (inside the home) until the night is
over. Furthermore, when you are barbecuing those hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken-
REMEMBER to keep the table scraps to a minimum and definitely keep those chicken
bones away from your pet.
