Saturday, October 27, 2012

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.