Saturday, May 28, 2011 The Boy Scouts had it right, BE PREPARED!
This week we were reminded yet again of how quickly a natural
disaster can strike. Maybe we all need a reminder on being
prepared to keep our pets as safe as possible. A little planning
ahead of time can make a huge difference. ASPCA has an
especially good discussion of disaster preparedness on their
site. It even breaks it down by planning for dogs and cats,
birds, reptiles and other small animals. They list items that
should be in your emergency kit and offer advice on arranging
safe places for your pets. this one. This site gives
preparedness advice for us humans as well as our pets. They have
a 12 item checklist for pets that I'm posting here. Start by
getting an emergency bag - a back pack, gym bag, suitcase or
even a 5 gallon bucket. 1. On the top of the bag boldly print
your name, phone numbers and pet's names. 2. Water and food
enough for 3 - 7 days 3. Food and water dishes 4. Blanket or
towel 5. Medicines, with instructions for use in a