Pet Evacuation Plan

By Gary Kurz
2007-08-25

Pet Evacuation Plan

• Ensure that your pet's vaccines are up to date and have that
paperwork in a place where you can find it quickly if the need to
evacuate arises. If your evacuation occurs during the time the disaster
is taking place (i.e. the beginning of a hurricane, etc.) make sure
your pet has a collar and that the required tags are attached. Without
meaning any disrespect, it might be a good time to treat your pet like
a piece of luggage by adding an information tag to the collar with your
contact information and an alternate family member's (outside the
endangered zone) contact information. In the event you are separated
from your pet, this could be the one factor that ensures you are
reunited.

• Some organizations give advice for situations where
you have no choice but to leave your pet(s) at home. Except in those
where circumstances prevent you from locating your pet and you must
leave immediately (i.e. flood waters rising, etc.) such advice does not
resonate with this writer. As a member of the family, they have an
expectation of being important too. They depend upon you and you can't
let them down.

Just a little effort today may save you a lot of heartache tomorrow. Take the time and draft a plan for pet evacuation.


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