how you can be prepared for disaster

Being hurricane season we thought we would remind everyone that it’s easy and important to have a disaster or evacuation kit handy for those unexpected natural disasters. When you are lucky enough to be forewarned, you don’t typically have too much time to think about all you need to take with you but if you have a bag packed with as much as possible in advance for your dog, you can grab it on the run.

Here’s a checklist of what you may want to keep in your emergency evacuation dog kit:
1) medications - keep your spare meds here so you always have some ready
2) travel bowls - lots of great collapsable bowls on the market (we’ll be reviewing some in future)
3) travel crate - for comfy carrying and safe car travel
4) favorite toys - a must for boredom and to keep them feeling safe and secure
5) treats - keep a stash with your kit - it won’t be something you think of when you’re in a rush
6) leash - buy a spare to keep in your kit
7) first-aid kit - even just a few necessary items - antiseptic wash and bandages
small bag of food - again, you may not think of when in a rush
9) 3 days supply of fresh water - you can even buy some water jugs to keep near or in your kit
9) vet or animal hospital contact details - just in case you need to get a hold of them
10) list of dog-friendly hotels in the area - again, very handy to have just in case

Sometimes when you are evacuated you may expect to be gone for a few days but it may turn into a few weeks so be prepared for any emergency from earthquakes to hurricanes and flooding.

A little preparedness can go a long way to keeping your pet safe.