Most people do not plan for unexpected events. Disasters--natural or man-made--are totally unexpected events. With any disaster, planning is the key to survival and recovery. While you are planning for your family's survival, remember that your pets depend upon you. A disaster is as stressful to your pets as it is to you. The love shared with your pets can help reduce the stress of a disaster, for you, your family, and your pets. You should prepare a disaster kit for your pets just as you prepare one for yourself. Your dog or cat should have a collar with a current license. Consider having an identification chip implanted in your pet. The following list of items is the minimum that you should have for each animal. - Copies of current veterinary records
- Extra dishes for food and water
- A minimum 3-day supply of food and water
- An extra supply of medications
- Current photographs and records and other identification
- A portable carrier
- Leashes and a rope to construct a temporary dog run
- Favorite toys
- Bedding material
- Shelter from inclement weather
If you would like further information for surviving a disaster, get Survive Disaster! A CD with over 600 megabytes of text, pictures, checklists, multi-media and website links. Copyright 2006 Phillip Nunemacher
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