A preparation checklist to help protect your pets during an emergency or disaster
Category:
Dogs
How to Prepare
- Microchip your pet(s) and register the microchip with a national database
- Make sure your pet(s) are up-to-date with their vaccinations.
- Prepare your emergency kit.
- Desensitize your pet(s) to their carrier and/or vehicle with treats.
- Practice getting your pet(s) into the carrier and/or vehicle.
- Label your pet’s items in the emergency kit with their name, your name, contact information, and any special medical info (if needed)
- Find a list of pet friendly hotels both in your area and outside your immediate area.
- Prepare a contact list of friends and/or family who could host you and/or your pet(s) in the case of an emergency.
- Keep a physical map of your local area in your vehicle.
What to Prepare
- 1-2 weeks of food for your pet(s)
- 3-5 days of water (bottled)
- Photos of you and your pet(s)
- Pet collar with ID
- Pet’s medical records (especially vaccinations)
- Pet carrier (if pet is small enough)
- Portable bowls (suggested collapsible bowls)
- Extra leash and/or harness
- Pet’s medication (2 weeks)
- Poop pick up bags
- muzzle or labels for jacket or harness if the dog is reactive
- Pee pads or Kitty litter
- Blankets and toys for your animal(s)
