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Disaster Preparedness For Pets

Build an Emergency Kit and a Plan for Your Pet

From , former About.com Guide

Make a Disaster Preparedness Kit For Your Pet

Pets are part of the family and deserve the same disaster consciousness you'll apply to your own kit. In the event of evacuation, do not leave your pets behind. Try to prearrange a place for them to stay. Or contact the resources on the previous page for help. These resources will give you several ideas on how to put together the best emergency kit for your companion animal.

Make a Go Bag for Your Pet
Includes food, non-spill bowls, leashes, etc - from 72Hours.org

Disaster Tips and Kit for Cats
From United Animal Nations

Disaster Tips and Kit for Dogs
From United Animal Nations

Disaster Tips and Kit for Horses
From United Animal Nations

Disaster Tips and Kit for Reptiles & Amphibians
From United Animal Nations

Preparedness Kit Checklist
From the SPCA for Monterey County

Disaster Preparedness for Pets

Things you should keep in mind if you have pets and want to be best prepared for emergencies.

Preparing For Disaster With Pets in Mind
Things to keep in mind for emergency situations - from About.com's Guide to Cats

Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies
Instructional video and downloadable brochure from Homeland Security's Ready.gov website

Disaster Preparedness from the Humane Society
Downloadable documents, including how to keep your pets safe during disasters

More Disaster Preparedness Tips:

San Francisco & General Emergency Resources | Bay Area Emergency Services | Disaster Preparedness & Kits (for People)

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