Disaster Pack for Pets

 

The following should be stored in an easily portable container near the exit to your home.

 


Food.

q  Five or more days supply of food in small cans or water proof containers

q  Disposable bowls or paper plates

q  Can opener (optional)

q  Disposable spoons (optional)

q  Can lid (optional)

 

 

Water.

q  Seven or more days supply of water

q  Unbreakable bowl or bottle

q  Pre-moistened cleaning cloths

 

 

Shelter.

q  Crate or cage (open design for air circulation preferred)

q  Blanket or bedding material

q  Newspaper or potty pads or a plastic tarp to put under the crate/cage

q  List of the local hotels that accept pets

q  Battery operated fan (optional)

q  Batteries for above (optional)

q  Crate cover or extra blanket (optional)

     

 

Exercise.

q  Collar or harness or flight suit

q  Leash

q  Toy or chewies

q  Waste bags

q  Newspaper or potty pads (optional depending on type of pet)

q  Rolled up newspaper post (optional for male dogs)

q  Litter box (optional depending on type of pet)

q  Litter (optional depending on type of pet)

q  Litter scoop (optional depending on type of pet)

 


Vet care.

q  First aid kit

q  Copy of last vet check-up in a waterproof bag

q  Copy of last annual vaccinations in a waterproof bag (optional depending on type of pet)

q  Flea preventative (optional depending on type of pet)

q  Heartworm preventative (optional depending on type of pet)

q  Seven days supply of vitamins (optional depending on type of pet)

q  Seven days supply of current medications (pin a note to the outside of the pack to remind you to grab these since they may not be pre-packed)

q  Rescue Remedy or other stress relief (optional)

 

 

Grooming.

q  Comb or brush

q  Scissors

q  Nail clippers

q  Tooth brush

 

 

Love.

q  Picture of your pet and you in a waterproof bag

q  Special care instructions in a waterproof bag

q  Pre-made “Lost” poster

q  Copy of identification certification (microchip, tattoo, etc.) in a waterproof bag (optional)

q  Roll of electrical tape (can be used as an emergency muzzle or to hang lost posters)

 

 


 

 

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