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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