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ABOUT YOUR PETS
In
the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, the most important thing
you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them too. Prepare now for
the day when you and your pets may have to leave your home.
Only
Service Animals (including seeing-eye and hearing-aid) will be allowed
inside the Reception Center and Mass Care Shelters but the Animal Care
and Rescue Unit at the Reception Center will help you shelter your animal(s).
Since
most human shelters will not accept animals, compile a list of places
you might be able to take your companion animal(s) if you must evacuate
your home: boarding kennels or veterinary hospitals with boarding facilities
outside your area, friends or relatives outside the affected area, motels
that will accept you and your pet in case of an emergency.
Prepare
an emergency kit for your pets with: copies of your pet's vaccination
and medical records, a current photograph, collars and leashes, 3-day
supply of water and food in moisture-proof containers, bowls, litter
and litter box, first aid kit, and a week's supply of any medication
your pet may be taking.
Be
sure your pet wears a properly fitted collar with a current license
tag, rabies tag and identification tag with your name, address and phone
number, the animal's name, and the phone number of a relative who lives
outside of the area who can be contacted if you cannot be reached.
Obtain
a sturdy pet carrier for each of your pets. Let your pet become familiar
with the carrier now. Favorite toys or blankets will provide comfort to
your pet should you be temporarily separated.
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