Pet Emergency Kit

Resources for both people and animals may be limited following a disaster.  Now is the time to prepare and check your pet’s emergency and evacuation kit! Here are a few essential items to include:

• Copies of vaccinations and other medical records of your pet, including recent photographs, in a waterproof container or sealable plastic bag
• Veterinarian’s contact information and a secondary contact for you
• Three days of food and water supply
• At least one week’s worth medications
• Pet carriers, leashes, collars or harnesses with ID tag
• Collapsible food and water bowls, can openers if necessary
• Pet first aid kit
• Cat litter pan, litter
• Pet bed and toys (try to keep to a minimum)
• Plastic baggies, paper towels and cleaning materials

For more information on pet disaster preparedness, visit the American Veterinary Medical Association https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/emergencycare/pets-and-disasters or the American Red Cross Pet Disaster (https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/pet-disaster-preparedness.html)  websites.