What to Do When a Disaster is Imminent
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Without planning ahead, it may be difficult -- or even impossible -- to find shelter for your animals during a regional disaster.
Things to do before disaster strikes:
Ask friends, relatives, or others outside the area whether they could shelter your animals. If you have more than one pet, it may be better for them to be kept together; but be
prepared to house them separately.
Contact hotels and motels outside your area to check whether they allow pets. If not, ask if their "no pets" policy could be waived during an emergency. Also, ask about restrictions on
number, size, and species. Keep a list of "pet friendly" places, including phone numbers, with your other disaster information and supplies.
If you have notice of an impending disaster, call ahead and make a reservation.
Prepare a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency. Include 24-hour phone numbers.
Include pet supplies as part of your family's 72-hour kit:
} pet carrier (essential for cats)
} food and water bowls
} three-day supply of food and water in plastic bottles
} litter and litter box for cats
} medications
} First Aid kit
} health and vaccination records
} feeding and diet instructions (and any special needs)
} a leash and collar.
Things to do during a disaster:
Bring your Corgis inside immediately. Animals have instincts about severe weather changes, and they may isolate themselves if they are afraid. Bringing them inside early can keep them from running away. Never leave a pet outside or tied up during a storm!
If you must evacuate and leave your Corgis at home, confine them to a safe area. Place a notice outside in a visible area, advising what pets are in the house and where they are
located. Provide a phone number where you or a contact can be reached.
Things to do after a disaster:
For the first few days, leash your Corgis when they go outside. Familiar scents and landmarks may have been altered, and your pet may become confused and lost.
Check for behavioral changes. Even quiet and friendly Corgis may become aggressive or defensive.
Things to do before disaster strikes:
Ask friends, relatives, or others outside the area whether they could shelter your animals. If you have more than one pet, it may be better for them to be kept together; but be
prepared to house them separately.
Contact hotels and motels outside your area to check whether they allow pets. If not, ask if their "no pets" policy could be waived during an emergency. Also, ask about restrictions on
number, size, and species. Keep a list of "pet friendly" places, including phone numbers, with your other disaster information and supplies.
If you have notice of an impending disaster, call ahead and make a reservation.
Prepare a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency. Include 24-hour phone numbers.
Include pet supplies as part of your family's 72-hour kit:
} pet carrier (essential for cats)
} food and water bowls
} three-day supply of food and water in plastic bottles
} litter and litter box for cats
} medications
} First Aid kit
} health and vaccination records
} feeding and diet instructions (and any special needs)
} a leash and collar.
Things to do during a disaster:
Bring your Corgis inside immediately. Animals have instincts about severe weather changes, and they may isolate themselves if they are afraid. Bringing them inside early can keep them from running away. Never leave a pet outside or tied up during a storm!
If you must evacuate and leave your Corgis at home, confine them to a safe area. Place a notice outside in a visible area, advising what pets are in the house and where they are
located. Provide a phone number where you or a contact can be reached.
Things to do after a disaster:
For the first few days, leash your Corgis when they go outside. Familiar scents and landmarks may have been altered, and your pet may become confused and lost.
Check for behavioral changes. Even quiet and friendly Corgis may become aggressive or defensive.
Article Posted: Archive post from old website - posted to new website April 2015
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