Are Your Pets Prepared for Disaster?

When we hear the news about Hurricanes such as Katrina and now Gustav, we have time to think about preparing for natural disasters. However, how many people thought about the pets? How many pets were left homeless and abandoned after the Katrina Hurricane 3 years ago? When designing your disaster and evacuation plan, don't forget the pets! But this message is not about hurricanes only. What about earthquakes and tornadoes and other events that we didn't plan for?

Disaster Planning for Your Pets

I created a page you should visit that discusses Disaster Planning for your pets. This page includes a list of items you should have ready and has links to websites such as FEMA and the Humane Society. Read these articles. Also covered in the site, a list of places where you can find pet friendly hotels and lodging if you have to evacuate. Find out in advance where you can stay and how much the pet fee will be, if any. You will also find links to buy First Aid Kits and Pet Survival Kits, books about disaster planning, and stories about the pets that survived the Katrina disaster.

We don't know when disaster will strike, so don't wait until it does. Prepare yourself now. Your pets depend on it.

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Pet Disaster Planning