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Pet
owners are responsible for hurricane planning for their pet. If
you plan to evacuate, plan for your pet as well.
Take
your pet survival kit if you go to stay with friends, relatives or
at a hotel. Shelters cannot accept pets, so if you plan to go to
public shelter, make other provisions for your pet. Limited space
is available at "pet shelters" on high ground.
After
the storm has passed, be careful in allowing your pet outdoors.
Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet could
easily be confused and become lost. Downed power lines and animals
and insects brought in with high water could present real dangers
to your pet.
Take
care not to allow your pet to consume food or water which may have
become contaminated. For information, call the SPCA, Animal
Control or Humane Society.
Pet survival kit
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Proper ID
collar and rabies tag/license (Make sure your pets have had
all their shots within the past 12 months. Pet shelters will
require proof of vaccinations.)
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Carrier or
cage
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Leash
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Ample food
supply (at least two weeks)
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Water/food
bowls
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Any necessary medications
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Specific care
instruction
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Newspapers,
cat litter, scoop, plastic trash bags for handling waste
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Proper ID on
all belongings
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Non-electric
can opener
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