VMD 511: Animal Welfare, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2+0)

IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE

• Take your pets with you whenever possible (only service animals are allowed in Red Cross shelters)
• Identify “pet friendly” hotels
  • Board with friends/relatives in a safe area.
  • Check with your local animal shelter.
  • Leave in plenty of time – you may not be able to take your pet at the last minute.
• Identify your pets, include your address, phone number and the phone number of a friend outside of the disaster range. Have photos for identification purposes.
• To transport your animals safely:
  • Condition your animals to being in a cage/carrying case/pen/trailer.
  • Keep animals on a strong leash/harness.
  • Take three to five days’ worth of supplies – food, water, high water-content fruits/vegetables, medication, cat litter, “comfort toys.”
  • Birds/lizards – blanket to keep cage warm/plant mister to hydrate feathers.
  • Snakes – pillowcase to transport/heating pad for warmth/water bowl to soak.
  • Pocket pets (hamsters/gerbils) – cage/bedding material/water bottles.