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Pets Need Protection Too! <br />Take steps now to protect ALL members of your family, including your pets. Their safety is in your hands. <br />Step 1: Arrange a Safe Haven <br />Not all Red Cross shelters accept pets, so determine now where they'll <br />go if you have to evacuate. DON'T LEAVE PETS BEHIND! If it isn't <br />safe for you, it isn't safe for them. <br />♦ Contact your veterinarian for a list of boarding kennels. <br />♦ Check local animal shelters to see if they provide foster care or <br />emergency shelter. <br />♦ Identify pet friendly hotels/motels outside your immediate area. <br />♦ Identify friends or relatives near your home and outside your <br />area who will take in your pets if necessary. <br />♦ Designate a permanent caregiver who will adopt your pet if <br />something happens to you. Choose someone your pet is <br />comfortable with and who has successfully cared for animals in <br />the past. <br />Step 2: Store Emergency Supplies <br />They wouldn't leave you. <br />Please don't leave them. <br />Put together a pet disaster kit that's clearly labeled and easy to carry. Kit items to consider include the <br />following: <br />♦ Food and water (minimum 3-7 days; 1 gallon of water per pet per day); feeding dishes <br />♦ Pet medications (2-week supply) stored in waterproof container; first -aid kit/manual <br />♦ Pet care information, including medical conditions, feeding schedules, behavior issues, and <br />veterinarian contact information <br />♦ Copies of medical records and license documents <br />♦ Recent photos of you with your pet (for identification if you're separated) <br />♦ Extra collar or harness and extra leash <br />♦ Crate or sturdy carrier (one per pet) <br />• Blankets or towels for bedding <br />• Litter box, litter, or crate liners <br />♦ Disposable garbage bags <br />For more information: <br />aspca.org hsus.org/pets <br />ready.gov redcross.org <br />