Keep your pet safe during Hurricane Sandy!

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Hurricane Sandy will be here Sunday!  Be ready by using the tips below:

IDs, please!

·    Make sure your pet is wearing an up-to-date and visible ID tag on a secure collar or harness.

Stock up.

·    Stock a 5-day supply of food and water for your pet.

·    Remember bowls and manual can openers for your dog or cat.

·    Buy an extra gallon of water just in case.

·    Keep all pet medications in a waterproof container, records and pet first aid kits together. 

·    Stock up on cat litter and cleaning supplies for your cat’s litter box.

·    Keep poop bags handy for clean up.

·    Help keep your pet calm with a comfortable and familiar blanket, toys or treats.

Get a Rescue Alert Sticker for your home.

·    Rescue workers will be alerted that there are pets in your home.

·    You should include the number and types of pets present, as well as your veterinarian’s contact information.

Choose a safe haven.

·    First, decide which room in your home will be the safest spot to ride out the storm.

Evacuation plans.

·    Make sure you have a copy of your pet's shot records and pictures with you for shelter admission.

·    Contact animal control in Newport News and Poquoson at 595-7387; Hampton at 727-6111 and York County at 890-3601 for evacuation plans and pet-friendly shelters. 

·    Call hotels and motels outside the immediate area for pet-friendly policies so you and your pet have reservations in case of evacuation.

·    Contact friends and family for pet evacuation arrangements.

Stay indoors.  

·    At the first sign of danger, bring your pets indoors and keep them with you.

Remember: If it is not safe for you, it is not safe for your pet!

·    Keep your pet with you at all times.

Finish Hurricane Sandy prep disaster shopping by Saturday and keep your pets safe.