How Pet-Prepared Are You For Emergencies?

Many people have the "it won't happen to me"- it is, however, unfortunately it does. But how prepared are YOU? We all know how much food and water to store for the human parts of the family. Do you know how much food, water, etc. you need to sustain your pet(s)? SPCA is on a mission to alert the public about the importance of being prepared. With the recent wildfires and other evacuation causing emergencies, the SPCA get crammed with supplying the evacuated family with pet supplies they forgot.

During an emergency evacuation it is very easy to forget bowls and leashes so it is VITAL for everyone to have a  pet emergency kit. Not only is it important to have 1 WEEKS supply of food and water, but it is just as important to have the items to serve the water and food, along with leashes and an identification tag incase of separation during evacuation. Each pet emergency kit should contain:

1. 1 week (7 day) supply of food and water. Most dry pet food has a long shelf life, it doesn't need to be organic fancy food. Remember, its survival food
2.  Food and water bowls. Buy a second pair to keep in the kit, separate from the everyday use bowls.
3. Identification tag collar, incase of separation
4. A sturdy crate. In some cases pets may need to be staked on top of each other for space/allergies in cramped spaces. So your Gucci soft, foldable pet purse, might not suffice.
5. Pet blankets incase of cool or wet weather for warmth
6. Plastic bags for poop pick up, or a small litter box/newspaper for cats
7. A copy of your pets vaccination history - for validation if needed. Some emergency shelters won't allow pets that don't have proof of vaccination for safety reasons
8. Medications - always keep pet meds in an easily accessible place that is easy to get in an emergency situation.
9. A pet first aid kit - buy one at a pet store, or click here to make one of your own here with the help of the humane society! 
10. A toy or two will always help keep pets busy/keep them company if stacked

*Having a list near your pet emergency kit will help make sure if you have to leave quick, you have everything you need!*

No one likes to think of an emergency, especially in their own town, but it happens. The best thing you can do is be prepared! With those 10 simple items, your pet emergency kit will keep you and your pet thriving in any emergency situation.


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