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Disaster Planning for Pets

JasonAller — 2008-06-14 07:23:53

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- In case of an emergency, it is a good idea to have a disaster plan for your furry (or not so furry) friend. You don't always have time to grab stuff for your pet, so it's a good idea to have a bag prepared.	+ In case of an emergency, it is a good idea to have a disaster plan for ["Pets" your furry (or not so furry) friend]. You don't always have time to grab stuff for your pet, so it's a good idea to have a bag prepared.

Disaster Planning for Pets

JabberWokky — 2008-06-07 00:34:55

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- In case of an emergency, it is a good idea to have a disaster plan for your family that includes your household pets. You don't always have time to grab stuff for your pet, so it's a good idea to have a bag prepared.	+ In case of an emergency, it is a good idea to have a disaster plan for your furry (or not so furry) friend. You don't always have time to grab stuff for your pet, so it's a good idea to have a bag prepared.
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	+ + If you must leave your pet behind, be sure to leave them in a properly ventilated room that doesn't have windows. Have an automatic/self-feeder supplied with 3-5 days worth of food and to leave drinking water available (and leave the faucet dripping if they are in a bathroom). Leave familiar items with your pet (bed, toys, something that smells like you), and leave a note on your door with the name of your pet, type of pet, and your contact info.

Disaster Planning for Pets

MettaDogTraining — 2008-06-06 20:58:46

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- In case of an emergency, it is a good idea to have a disaster plan for your furry (or not so furry) friend. You don't always have time to grab stuff for your pet, so it's a good idea to have a bag prepared.	+ In case of an emergency, it is a good idea to have a disaster plan for your family that includes your household pets. You don't always have time to grab stuff for your pet, so it's a good idea to have a bag prepared.
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- If you do need to evacuate your home, keep in mind that you will not be able to take your pet with you to a Red Cross Shelter. They only allow service animals, so be aware of pet-friendly hotels and boarding places in the area or have the contact info for a friend/family member willing to take in your pet	+ If you do need to evacuate your home, keep in mind that it is likely you will not be able to take your pet with you to a disaster shelter. Although there is an increased awareness of the need to shelter people and animals together since Hurricane Katrina, you should not depend on it. Most shelters only allow service animals, so keep a current list of pet-friendly hotels and boarding places in the region and leave it in your disaster kit. It is also important to have an out-of-state contact who can serve as a common "call person" for you and your family, and this person should have the information about your pets, too.
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- If you must leave your pet behind, be sure to leave them in a properly ventilated room that doesn't have windows. Have an automatic/self-feeder supplied with 3-5 days worth of food and to leave drinking water available (and leave the faucet dripping if they are in a bathroom). Leave familiar items with your pet (bed, toys, something that smells like you), and leave a note on your door with the name of your pet, type of pet, and your contact info	+ Everyone should have a friend/family member who can care for your pet should something happen to you, or if you go out of town. It is important for this person to know about your disaster kit, and be prepared to retrieve your animals in your absence.
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- It is also a good idea to know basic Pet First Aid. These classes are offered by the Red Cross at locations in ["Sacramento"], ["Woodland"], ["San Francisco"], and [wiki:walnutcreek Walnut Creek].	+ It is a good idea for every pet owner to become certified in Pet First Aid. These classes are offered by the Red Cross at locations in ["Sacramento"], ["Woodland"], ["San Francisco"], and [wiki:walnutcreek Walnut Creek].
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- * Water (of course) - * Enough food for a few days to a week	+ * Water + * Enough food for a few days to a week (rotate periodically to keep fresh) + Bowls for food and water (collapsible fabric bowls work well) + Current medications for your pet (rotate periodically to replace expired medicines) + *Current pictures of your pets, especially of unique identifying markings or colorings

Disaster Planning for Pets

JabberWokky — 2008-06-01 10:31:05

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	+ If you do need to evacuate your home, keep in mind that you will not be able to take your pet with you to a Red Cross Shelter. They only allow service animals, so be aware of pet-friendly hotels and boarding places in the area or have the contact info for a friend/family member willing to take in your pet
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- Here are the basics for a disaster/evacuation kit:	+ If you must leave your pet behind, be sure to leave them in a properly ventilated room that doesn't have windows. Have an automatic/self-feeder supplied with 3-5 days worth of food and to leave drinking water available (and leave the faucet dripping if they are in a bathroom). Leave familiar items with your pet (bed, toys, something that smells like you), and leave a note on your door with the name of your pet, type of pet, and your contact info + + It is also a good idea to know basic Pet First Aid. These classes are offered by the Red Cross at locations in ["Sacramento"], ["Woodland"], ["San Francisco"], and [wiki:walnutcreek Walnut Creek]. + + =Pet Disaster/evacuation Kit=
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- - - If you do need to evacuate your home: - * Keep in mind that you will not be able to take your pet with you to a Red Cross Shelter. They only allow service animals - * Be aware of pet-friendly hotels and boarding places in the area - * Have the contact info for a friend/family member willing to take in your pet - - - If you must leave your pet behind: - * Be sure to leave them in a properly ventilated room that doesn't have windows - * Have an automatic/self-feeder supplied with 3-5 days worth of food - * Be sure to leave drinking water available (and leave the faucet dripping if they are in a bathroom) - * Leave familiar items with your pet (bed, toys, something that smells like you) - * Leave a note on your door with the name of your pet, type of pet, and your contact info - - - It is also a good idea to know basic Pet First Aid. These classes are offered by the Red Cross at locations in Sacramento, Woodland, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek.

Disaster Planning for Pets

JennSuzuki — 2008-05-31 10:47:20

it's a good page to have....i'll make it prettier later...

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- deleted	+ In case of an emergency, it is a good idea to have a disaster plan for your furry (or not so furry) friend. You don't always have time to grab stuff for your pet, so it's a good idea to have a bag prepared. + + + Here are the basics for a disaster/evacuation kit: + * Water (of course) + * Enough food for a few days to a week + * Familiar toys or blankets + * Copies of medical/vaccination records + * Extra leash, collar, tags + * A carrier for each pet + * Pet first-aid kit + + + If you do need to evacuate your home: + * Keep in mind that you will not be able to take your pet with you to a Red Cross Shelter. They only allow service animals + * Be aware of pet-friendly hotels and boarding places in the area + * Have the contact info for a friend/family member willing to take in your pet + + + If you must leave your pet behind: + * Be sure to leave them in a properly ventilated room that doesn't have windows + * Have an automatic/self-feeder supplied with 3-5 days worth of food + * Be sure to leave drinking water available (and leave the faucet dripping if they are in a bathroom) + * Leave familiar items with your pet (bed, toys, something that smells like you) + * Leave a note on your door with the name of your pet, type of pet, and your contact info + + + It is also a good idea to know basic Pet First Aid. These classes are offered by the Red Cross at locations in Sacramento, Woodland, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek.

Disaster Planning for Pets

PhilipNeustrom — 2008-05-30 22:32:14

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Disaster Planning for Pets

MettaDogTraining — 2008-05-30 14:39:52

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- '''''Disaster Preparedness''''' - - Planning ahead is the key to keeping yourself and your companion animals safe during a disaster. Follow these tips to reduce the risk to your companion animals during disasters: - - '''Place an emergency decal on your front window or door''' - If disaster strikes while you are not home, this decal will alert rescuers of the animals inside. Order an emergency window decal online. - - '''Microchip your pets''' - Microchip identification is one of the best ways to ensure that you and your pet are reunited if you are separated. Be sure to keep the microchip registration up-to-date, and include at least one emergency number of a friend or relative who resides out of your immediate area. - - '''Keep a collar and tag on all cats and dogs''' - Keep several current phone numbers on your animal’s identification tag. Identification on indoor-only cats is especially important. If your home is damaged during a disaster, they could easily escape. - - '''Plan a pet-friendly place to stay''' - Search in advance for out-of-area pet-friendly hotels or boarding facilities, or make a housing exchange agreement with an out-of-area friend or relative. - - Search for pet-friendly accommodations at: - ["www.BringYourPet.com"] (United States and Canada) - ["www.Pet Friendly Hotels and Travel"] (United States only) - ["www.PetTravelCenter.com"] (United States and Canada) - ["www.PetsWelcome.com"] (United States) - ["www.PetsWelcome.com"] (Canada) - - '''Use the buddy system''' - Exchange pet information, evacuation plans and house keys with a few trusted neighbors or nearby friends. If you’re caught outside evacuation lines when an evacuation order is issued, your neighbors or friends can evacuate your pets for you. - - '''Prepare an emergency kit for each animal''' - Include copies of your pet’s vaccinations, photographs, emergency contact references, temporary identification (see below), pet first aid kit, food, water and important supplies in an easy-to-grab container. Order important emergency kit supplies like these from the UAN Store. - - List of dog supplies ["disasterkitfordogs"] - List of cat supplies ["disasterkitforcats"] - List of horse supplies ["disasterkitforhorses"] - List of reptile and amphibian supplies ["disasterkitforexotics"] - - '''Have temporary identification available when you evacuate''' - When you evacuate with your animals, create a temporary tag with your temporary contact information and the phone number of an unaffected friend or relative. Order a temporary tag from the UAN Store . - - '''Include extra medication in your disaster kit''' - If your animal takes medication, a replacement supply may not be easily available following a disaster, so keep extra on hand. Don’t use expired medication. - - '''Have a carrier or leash for each animal''' - Each dog should have his or her own harness and leash. Cats should have their own carriers. Caregivers of multiple cats or other small animals can use an EvacSak, which is easy to store and use for transport. - - '''Carry photos of you and your pets''' - If you are separated, photographs can prove that you are the rightful caregiver of your pets. Clear photographs of your pets, especially if they include identifying marks, can be helpful to create “lost pet” fliers. - - '''Identify emergency veterinary facilities outside of your immediate area''' - If a disaster has affected your community, emergency veterinary facilities may be closed. Pets may become injured or ill during the disaster, so make sure you know how to access other emergency facilities. You can also check with your veterinarian to find out if they have an emergency plan that includes setting up in an alternate, emergency facility. - - '''Store a week’s supply of fresh food''' - Keeping your pets’ diet consistent during a time of stress is important. Make sure your food supply is always fresh, and store it in a water-tight container. If you use canned food, keep a spare can opener with your emergency supplies. - - '''Store a week’s supply of fresh water''' - If officials declare your household water unfit to drink, it’s also unsafe for your pets. Follow American Red Cross guidelines for storing emergency water for your family and your pets. - - '''Plan for temporary confinement''' - Physical structures, like walls, fences and barns may be destroyed during a disaster. Have a plan for keeping your animal safely confined. You may need a tie-out, crate or kennel. - - '''Comfort your animals''' - Your animals will appreciate your calm presence and soft, comforting voice if they are stressed following a disaster or while evacuated, and you may find it comforting to spend time with them, too. Some animals, especially cats, may be too scared to be comforted. Interact with them on their terms. Some animals may find toys, especially long-lasting chew toys, comforting. - - '''Know where to search for lost animals''' - When animals become lost during a disaster, they often end up at a local shelter. Keep handy the locations of shelters in your community and nearby. - - Source: ["www.uan.org"] -

Disaster Planning for Pets

MettaDogTraining — 2008-05-30 13:49:55

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Disaster Planning for Pets

MettaDogTraining — 2008-05-30 13:42:35

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- ["BringYourPet.com"] (United States and Canada) - ["Pet Friendly Hotels and Travel"] (United States only) - ["PetTravelCenter.com"] (United States and Canada) - ["PetsWelcome.com"] (United States) - ["PetsWelcome.com"] (Canada)	+ ["www.BringYourPet.com"] (United States and Canada) + ["www.Pet Friendly Hotels and Travel"] (United States only) + ["www.PetTravelCenter.com"] (United States and Canada) + ["www.PetsWelcome.com"] (United States) + ["www.PetsWelcome.com"] (Canada)

Disaster Planning for Pets

MettaDogTraining — 2008-05-30 13:41:09

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Disaster Planning for Pets

MettaDogTraining — 2008-05-30 13:38:49

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- If disaster strikes while you are not home, this decal will alert rescuers of the animals inside. Order an emergency window decal online.	+ If disaster strikes while you are not home, this decal will alert rescuers of the animals inside. Order an emergency window decal online.
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- Microchip identification is one of the best ways to ensure that you and your pet are reunited if you are separated. Be sure to keep the microchip registration up-to-date, and include at least one emergency number of a friend or relative who resides out of your immediate area.	+ Microchip identification is one of the best ways to ensure that you and your pet are reunited if you are separated. Be sure to keep the microchip registration up-to-date, and include at least one emergency number of a friend or relative who resides out of your immediate area.
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- Keep several current phone numbers on your animal’s identification tag. Identification on indoor-only cats is especially important. If your home is damaged during a disaster, they could easily escape.	+ Keep several current phone numbers on your animal’s identification tag. Identification on indoor-only cats is especially important. If your home is damaged during a disaster, they could easily escape.
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- Search in advance for out-of-area pet-friendly hotels or boarding facilities, or make a housing exchange agreement with an out-of-area friend or relative.	+ Search in advance for out-of-area pet-friendly hotels or boarding facilities, or make a housing exchange agreement with an out-of-area friend or relative.
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- Exchange pet information, evacuation plans and house keys with a few trusted neighbors or nearby friends. If you’re caught outside evacuation lines when an evacuation order is issued, your neighbors or friends can evacuate your pets for you.	+ Exchange pet information, evacuation plans and house keys with a few trusted neighbors or nearby friends. If you’re caught outside evacuation lines when an evacuation order is issued, your neighbors or friends can evacuate your pets for you.
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- Include copies of your pet’s vaccinations, photographs, emergency contact references, temporary identification (see below), pet first aid kit, food, water and important supplies in an easy-to-grab container. Order important emergency kit supplies like these from the UAN Store.	+ Include copies of your pet’s vaccinations, photographs, emergency contact references, temporary identification (see below), pet first aid kit, food, water and important supplies in an easy-to-grab container. Order important emergency kit supplies like these from the UAN Store.
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- When you evacuate with your animals, create a temporary tag with your temporary contact information and the phone number of an unaffected friend or relative. Order a temporary tag from the UAN Store .	+ When you evacuate with your animals, create a temporary tag with your temporary contact information and the phone number of an unaffected friend or relative. Order a temporary tag from the UAN Store .
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- If your animal takes medication, a replacement supply may not be easily available following a disaster, so keep extra on hand. Don’t use expired medication.	+ If your animal takes medication, a replacement supply may not be easily available following a disaster, so keep extra on hand. Don’t use expired medication.
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- Each dog should have his or her own harness and leash. Cats should have their own carriers. Caregivers of multiple cats or other small animals can use an EvacSak, which is easy to store and use for transport.	+ Each dog should have his or her own harness and leash. Cats should have their own carriers. Caregivers of multiple cats or other small animals can use an EvacSak, which is easy to store and use for transport.
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- If you are separated, photographs can prove that you are the rightful caregiver of your pets. Clear photographs of your pets, especially if they include identifying marks, can be helpful to create “lost pet” fliers.	+ If you are separated, photographs can prove that you are the rightful caregiver of your pets. Clear photographs of your pets, especially if they include identifying marks, can be helpful to create “lost pet” fliers.
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- If a disaster has affected your community, emergency veterinary facilities may be closed. Pets may become injured or ill during the disaster, so make sure you know how to access other emergency facilities. You can also check with your veterinarian to find out if they have an emergency plan that includes setting up in an alternate, emergency facility.	+ If a disaster has affected your community, emergency veterinary facilities may be closed. Pets may become injured or ill during the disaster, so make sure you know how to access other emergency facilities. You can also check with your veterinarian to find out if they have an emergency plan that includes setting up in an alternate, emergency facility.
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- Keeping your pets’ diet consistent during a time of stress is important. Make sure your food supply is always fresh, and store it in a water-tight container. If you use canned food, keep a spare can opener with your emergency supplies.	+ Keeping your pets’ diet consistent during a time of stress is important. Make sure your food supply is always fresh, and store it in a water-tight container. If you use canned food, keep a spare can opener with your emergency supplies.
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- If officials declare your household water unfit to drink, it’s also unsafe for your pets. Follow American Red Cross guidelines for storing emergency water for your family and your pets.	+ If officials declare your household water unfit to drink, it’s also unsafe for your pets. Follow American Red Cross guidelines for storing emergency water for your family and your pets.
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- Physical structures, like walls, fences and barns may be destroyed during a disaster. Have a plan for keeping your animal safely confined. You may need a tie-out, crate or kennel. - - This page is under construction. Thanks for your patience.	+ Physical structures, like walls, fences and barns may be destroyed during a disaster. Have a plan for keeping your animal safely confined. You may need a tie-out, crate or kennel.
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- Your animals will appreciate your calm presence and soft, comforting voice if they are stressed following a disaster or while evacuated, and you may find it comforting to spend time with them, too. Some animals, especially cats, may be too scared to be comforted. Interact with them on their terms. Some animals may find toys, especially long-lasting chew toys, comforting.	+ Your animals will appreciate your calm presence and soft, comforting voice if they are stressed following a disaster or while evacuated, and you may find it comforting to spend time with them, too. Some animals, especially cats, may be too scared to be comforted. Interact with them on their terms. Some animals may find toys, especially long-lasting chew toys, comforting.
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- When animals become lost during a disaster, they often end up at a local shelter. Keep handy the locations of shelters in your community and nearby.	+ When animals become lost during a disaster, they often end up at a local shelter. Keep handy the locations of shelters in your community and nearby.
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- ["www.uan.org"]	+ Source: ["www.uan.org"] + + This page is under construction. Thanks for your patience.

Disaster Planning for Pets

MettaDogTraining — 2008-05-30 13:37:19

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- Search for pet-friendly accommodations at: - ["BringYourPet.com"] (United States and Canada) - ["Pet Friendly Hotels and Travel"] (United States only) - ["PetTravelCenter.com"] (United States and Canada) - ["PetsWelcome.com"] (United States) - ["PetsWelcome.com"] (Canada)	+ Search for pet-friendly accommodations at: + ["BringYourPet.com"] (United States and Canada) + ["Pet Friendly Hotels and Travel"] (United States only) + ["PetTravelCenter.com"] (United States and Canada) + ["PetsWelcome.com"] (United States) + ["PetsWelcome.com"] (Canada)

Disaster Planning for Pets

MettaDogTraining — 2008-05-30 13:36:04

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- This page is under construction. Thanks for your patience.	+ Planning ahead is the key to keeping yourself and your companion animals safe during a disaster. Follow these tips to reduce the risk to your companion animals during disasters: + + Place an emergency decal on your front window or door + If disaster strikes while you are not home, this decal will alert rescuers of the animals inside. Order an emergency window decal online. + + Microchip your pets + Microchip identification is one of the best ways to ensure that you and your pet are reunited if you are separated. Be sure to keep the microchip registration up-to-date, and include at least one emergency number of a friend or relative who resides out of your immediate area. + + Keep a collar and tag on all cats and dogs + Keep several current phone numbers on your animal’s identification tag. Identification on indoor-only cats is especially important. If your home is damaged during a disaster, they could easily escape. + + Plan a pet-friendly place to stay + Search in advance for out-of-area pet-friendly hotels or boarding facilities, or make a housing exchange agreement with an out-of-area friend or relative. + + Search for pet-friendly accommodations at: + ["BringYourPet.com"] (United States and Canada) + ["Pet Friendly Hotels and Travel"] (United States only) + ["PetTravelCenter.com"] (United States and Canada) + ["PetsWelcome.com"] (United States) + ["PetsWelcome.com"] (Canada) + + Use the buddy system + Exchange pet information, evacuation plans and house keys with a few trusted neighbors or nearby friends. If you’re caught outside evacuation lines when an evacuation order is issued, your neighbors or friends can evacuate your pets for you. + + Prepare an emergency kit for each animal + Include copies of your pet’s vaccinations, photographs, emergency contact references, temporary identification (see below), pet first aid kit, food, water and important supplies in an easy-to-grab container. Order important emergency kit supplies like these from the UAN Store. + + Have temporary identification available when you evacuate + When you evacuate with your animals, create a temporary tag with your temporary contact information and the phone number of an unaffected friend or relative. Order a temporary tag from the UAN Store . + + Include extra medication in your disaster kit + If your animal takes medication, a replacement supply may not be easily available following a disaster, so keep extra on hand. Don’t use expired medication. + + Have a carrier or leash for each animal + Each dog should have his or her own harness and leash. Cats should have their own carriers. Caregivers of multiple cats or other small animals can use an EvacSak, which is easy to store and use for transport. + + Carry photos of you and your pets + If you are separated, photographs can prove that you are the rightful caregiver of your pets. Clear photographs of your pets, especially if they include identifying marks, can be helpful to create “lost pet” fliers. + + Identify emergency veterinary facilities outside of your immediate area + If a disaster has affected your community, emergency veterinary facilities may be closed. Pets may become injured or ill during the disaster, so make sure you know how to access other emergency facilities. You can also check with your veterinarian to find out if they have an emergency plan that includes setting up in an alternate, emergency facility. + + Store a week’s supply of fresh food + Keeping your pets’ diet consistent during a time of stress is important. Make sure your food supply is always fresh, and store it in a water-tight container. If you use canned food, keep a spare can opener with your emergency supplies. + + Store a week’s supply of fresh water + If officials declare your household water unfit to drink, it’s also unsafe for your pets. Follow American Red Cross guidelines for storing emergency water for your family and your pets. + + Plan for temporary confinement + Physical structures, like walls, fences and barns may be destroyed during a disaster. Have a plan for keeping your animal safely confined. You may need a tie-out, crate or kennel. + + This page is under construction. Thanks for your patience. + + Comfort your animals + Your animals will appreciate your calm presence and soft, comforting voice if they are stressed following a disaster or while evacuated, and you may find it comforting to spend time with them, too. Some animals, especially cats, may be too scared to be comforted. Interact with them on their terms. Some animals may find toys, especially long-lasting chew toys, comforting. + + Know where to search for lost animals + When animals become lost during a disaster, they often end up at a local shelter. Keep handy the locations of shelters in your community and nearby.

Disaster Planning for Pets

MettaDogTraining — 2008-05-27 11:57:36

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	+ =Disaster Planning for Pets= + ==If disaster strikes, are you - and your pets - ready?== + + + Describe Disaster Planning for Pets here. + + This page is under construction. Thanks for your patience. + + ["www.uan.org"]