Helpful Pet Tips
Preparing for a Natural Disaster
The best way to protect your family from the effects of a hurricane, flood, fire or any natural disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, your disaster plan must include your pets.
Know what to do as a disaster approaches:
- Have a current photo of you and your pet.
- Make sure your pet’s identification tags are up to date and securely fastened to your pet’s collar.
- Bring all pets into the house or into a secure and safe area.
Many Emergency Shelters DO NOT Allow Pets:
- Find out which hotels and motels in your area allow pets.
- Contact relatives or friends that you and your pets can stay with.
Assemble a Portable Pet Disaster Supplies Kit, This Kit Should Include:
- Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers to transport pets safely.
- Food, portable water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and can opener.
- Pet bed and toys, if easily transported.
- Medications and pet first aid kit.
- Information on feeding schedules, behavior problems, medical records, and the name of your veterinarian.
If You Have To Leave Your Pets At Home
NEVER LEAVE THEM TIED-UP OUTSIDE!!!
Some Precautions To Take If You Must Leave Your Home Without Your Pets
- Confine your pets inside to a safe area.
- Place notices outside in a visible area, advising what pets are in the house and where they are located.
- Provide a phone number where you or a contact can be reached, as well as the name and number of your veterinarian.
Which Way To Go After The Storm
- If you have lost a pet?
Contact Palm Valley Animal Center
- If you see an unfamiliar animal wondering in your neighborhood?
Contact Animal Control for your city
