How to Prepare Your Animals For a Storm

3/3/2020 (Permalink)

Fluffing my Feathers. Photo Credits: Rebecca Henenlotter

Animals can't prepare for a disaster themselves Therefore, that job is left within your own hands. 

Here are some tips on how to help you if a sticky situation ever arises in your area.

• Keep a list of how many animals you have, their species, and their location (with their favorite hiding spots).

You can google "fire department stickers for pets" and order stickers online or go in person to a store like Petco. The sticker should say something like "in case of an emergency ___ Dogs ___ Cats ___ etc". The sticker is good to put on your house windows, stable, barn, or even car/trailer.

• Create an evacuation kit (specific to each species).

Make sure to label the species on each kit. Let a good friend or family member know where all of these kits are located in case you are out of town during an emergency. 

• Create an evacuation plan (with multiple location options)

Let a good friend or family member know what this plan is. It will keep you and your animals safe in case your route is compromised.

• Have the proper equipment to move your animals (crate, cage, trailer, etc)

Make sure to discuss this with your neighbors. As you or your neighbor may have extra equipment that you would be willing to share.

• Have at least a week's worth of food and medication ready (along with the veterinarians information).

Make sure to label the food and medications. As well as which animal should be consuming/taking what.

• Have plenty of water for you and your pets!

It is very important to have things ready for yourself as well because if you are not okay you won't be able to help your animals

• YOUR ANIMALS RELY ON YOU. PLEASE BE PREPARED!