Preparing For Pet Survival In Advance Of An Emergency

There are people who have pets at their homes and are so attached to them that they will not leave their home during a crisis. There are also pet owners in a panic laden situation that forget to carry their pets with them. The occupants then do not even have the option of going back and bring their pets along, resulting often times in a tragic death of a helpless animal. The thought of losing our pets during a crisis can definatly make you feel stressed. Pets cannot discriminate between a dangerous and an ordinary situation and that is where you can help. With the sudden outbreak of a disaster, the circumstances may force the occupants to vacate their house within minutes. It is necessary for the owners to be prepared. When a disaster strikes human life definitely comes first then the pets. Essential services like water, food, and life support equipment are often lacking when it comes to treating pets. For surviving such shortfalls, you should ensure that when a crisis occurs, your pet is secured and cared for. Here are some simple tips and tricks to follow:

Know where your pets can be brought to during a crisis. Gather relief information from multiple resources and local organizations; so that when a crisis happens you know where to get help. Keep your neighbors informed that you own a pet and keep your neighbors contact information with you or in your pet emergency kit.

Prepare a list in advance of your pet's unique needs. Keep your pets' vaccination card and records with you. Make an ID card for your pet or use a dog tag ID, providing the necessary information like contact name, address, and phone numbers. Have pet survival kits ready with items like food, water, bowels, cages, pet vaccines, bandages, blanket, vet information, pet medicines, extra ID tags, leashes, collars, medicines, photos of your pet, ownership papers, and health records to prove your ownership.

Also, train your pet how to come, sit, heel, board vehicles and remain in a transport kennel. In addition, train your pet to differentiate between objects that should be gotten close to and the ones that are dangerous and to respond to your command.

The bottom line is preparing for pet emergencies in advance is the main factor that will help save your pet in a crisis. Gather the information and get your pet survival kit started today.

E. R. Holm, Publisher, Manager, and Owner of Emergency And Disaster Supplies. We can help you with pet emergency kits and all of your emergency supplies. Use our free information, resources, printable forms, and blog ideas.