May 13th is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day and while we don’t experience that many natural disasters here in Arizona, it is important to always be prepared in case of an emergency. There are many useful tips to take into consideration when preparing your pet for the unthinkable, and we would like to share them with you!
One of the easiest things you can do is make sure rescue personnel know that you have pets in your home. You can purchase rescue alert stickers and place them at the entrances of your home so that in an emergency, someone knows to help your pet. However, if you are in an emergency and have the time to get your pet out of the home, make sure to write over the sticker that the animals have been evacuated.
Another great tip is to have a designated caregiver. If you are out of town or at work, it is important to know that someone will be there to help your pets! Give these people a key to your house and have a plan for what will be done with the pets once they are rescued.
Of course the most important thing is to be prepared with supplies. Have extra water and dog food (enough for 2-5 days), extra litter and pans if you have a kitty, things to clean up after your pets, extra collars and harnesses and make sure your pets are microchipped on the off chance they get separated from you.
Being prepared is the best way to deal with emergency situations and although we hope that no one ever has to deal with this kind of trauma, we know that it happens often. If you ever have questions about what to do in emergency situations, we can help! Visit us online or give us a call at 602-559-9600 and we will help you to prepare for the worst.