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An emergency plan for several animals
Quick answerPlan for every animal before you need to. The Red Cross lists leashes or carriers, food, water, medications and records in a waterproof container, a first-aid kit, photos and feeding and medical information. With several pets, plan how many carriers you need and who carries which.
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Per-animal checklist
- Carrier or leash/harness for each animal
- ID tag and, if possible, microchip (ASPCA recommends microchipping)
- A current photo of you with each pet
- Medications, with dose and schedule, and copies of records
- 7 to 10 days of food listed in the ASPCA kit, rotated regularly
Household decisions
- Who is responsible for which animal?
- Where will you go? Identify pet-friendly places outside your area (ASPCA).
- Where is the kit? Keep it near an exit and tell everyone.
- Practice loading everyone into the car.
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Poison help
ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435. Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661. Both are 24/7 and may charge a fee.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for a multi-pet evacuation?
A carrier or leash for each animal, food and water, medications and records in a waterproof container, photos, ID, and a plan for where to go.
Sources
- American Red Cross: Pet disaster preparedness https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/pet-disaster-preparedness.html
- ASPCA: Disaster preparedness https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/disaster-preparedness
- ASPCA Poison Control https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
- Pet Poison Helpline https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/
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