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Saving Pets in Disasters Requires Planning Ahead

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

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    Copyright 2006 Phillip Nunemacher

    Phillip Nunemacher is co-author of Survive Disaster! and trained in disaster preparedness by the US Air Force. To learn more about him you will find his blog at http://muttersandmusing.blogspot.com/

    You can purchase Survive Disaster! at Quail Publishing.

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