
Of course you’d never forget to include your pet in your emergency
planning—it’s just a matter of how. In honor of September as National Preparedness Month, we’d like to share
a list of some essential items to include in your emergency pack:
- Pet first-aid kit and guide book
- 3-7 days' worth
of canned (pop-top) or dry food
- Disposable litter trays (aluminum
roasting pans are perfect)
- Litter or paper toweling
- Liquid dish soap and disinfectant
- Disposable garbage bags for clean-up
- Dishes for food
and water
- Extra harness and leash
- Photocopies of medical records
- Waterproof container
with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires
- Bottled
water—at least seven days' worth for each person and pet
- A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet
- Flashlight
- Blanket
- Recent photos of your pets
For more helpful
tips, please visit the Disaster Readiness Section Online, from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. And check out the Pet Grab ‘N Go Bag, a
weatherproof storage bag that is virtually indestructible—and can be crucial to protecting your pet’s important
paperwork.