Overtime
pets are incorporated into the family and become members of it.
Domesticated animals have a high reliance on other humans they are
considered an ‘At Risk’ population, and any family emergency plan must
take their pets into account in order to be fully complete. In
times of crisis many shelters will not permit many animals, so it is
extremely important that you have plans arranged to take care of your
pet in case of an emergency.
Things to Consider:
- Make sure your pets all have licenses and ID tags.
- Ask local shelters and animal clinics if they provide emergency foster care.
- Arrange with neighbors to care for your pets if an emergency occurs while you are away from your home and cannot return.
- Know your pets' hiding places so you can find them easily if you need to evacuate.
- Transport pets in carriers or on leashes during an emergency; this makes them feel more secure.
- Additions to the Emergency Kit and Go Bag:
For More
Information:
First Aid
for Pets
Preparedness
for Animals by Red Cross