DON’T LEAVE YOUR PET BEHIND!
Have a plan for your animal before a disaster strikes. Taking your pet with you is always the best plan!

Planning is the key. Prepare a disaster kit for your pet before a disaster strikes. It is helpful to store non-perishable goods and documents in a bag and have them ready to go when you need them. Perishable items can be added before you leave.

Pets in Hurricanes

Small Animal Evacuation Kit
Documents
• Copies of veterinary records and vaccination records
• Proof of ownership and written description of each animal
• Name and Phone number of your veterinarian
• Written information on medical conditions, feeding schedules, or behavioral problems
• Recent photograph of each animal

Non-perishable Supplies
• Carrier/crate for each animal. Carriers should be large enough for animal to stand comfortably, turn around, and lie down. Your pet may have to stay in the carrier for long intervals. (Label carriers with your contact information)
• Collar, leash, or harness (for each animal)
• Identification tags for collars or harnesses
• Manual can opener
• Food and water bowls
• Litter, litter pan, litter scoop
• Trash bags
• Towels for bedding
• Flashlight and batteries
• Familiar items for your pets (toys, blankets, beds, treats)
• Muzzles if needed
• Grooming items
• First-aid kit (information on pet first aid books can be found at http://hsus.petfulfillment.com/productdetail.php?productid=1351)

Perishable Supplies
• Supply of all medications that the animal is taking
• 2-week supply of food (dry and canned) (for each animal)
• 3-5 day supply of bottled water (for each animal)