DISASTER EVACUATION WITH PETS
Florida dog owners lost livestock but thanked us for this disaster evacuation information that enabled them to save small animals
from Hurricane Ian and other threats.
October 10, 2022 update | TheDogPress Barbara "BJ" Andrews, Editor-In-Chief
Everyone needs an emergency plan in the event of floods, fires, or other disasters but if you have pets or elderly family members, copy and save this evacuation information.
Hurricanes wreak havoc but
unlike tornadoes you have days to prepare for possible evacuation. Today we
face the increasing threat of chemical spills such as forced
evacuations in Ohio when people were exposed to hydrogen sulfide in August 2022.
Collars, Leashes and CratesWill the cat panic when loaded in the family car with your dog? You bet! Crates can be a virtual lifesaver - for the driver as well as your frightened animals. Purchase cloth-web leashes and martingale type collars for each animal. Even a well trained dog may panic and slip loose from an ordinary collar or run away to snag a leash and literally choke in a choke collar.
If your dog doesn’t usually wear a collar, purchase a buckle-on I.D. collar that can be permanently labeled with your name and phone number. Keep the I.D. collar with the crate or by the door so you can quickly slip it on your dog. Look for collars with waterproof pockets to hold pet prescriptions and if you have more than one pet, put duplicate medications in each dog's collar or tape them on in separately marked, tiny zip lock bags. Use electrical tape to also affix a minimum 48 hour supply of any medication to each animal’s crate.
Attach an extra leash to the dog's pet carrier, which should be just big enough for him to turn around in so as to conserve space. If you have cats, birds or other pets, be sure to prepare for safe transport by having a crate for each pet and cage covers handy to reduce stress. Lodging may be scarce but you know your area so try a small Inn or Bed and Breakfast away from a busy internet exit.
Microchip IdentificationIf your pet gets loose and panics, that choke-safe collar or harness has your contact information. If it has been removed or lost, a thoughtful rescue, shelter, or vet tech might note that he is obviously not a “stray” and reach for the scanner to check for a microchip.
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