PAWCART, PLAN FOR YOUR PET IN A DISASTER

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO HAVE A 3-DAY EVACUATION KIT PREPARED FOR EACH MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY, INCLUDING YOUR PETS! THESE SHOULD BE KEPT FRESHLY STOCKED AND LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE SO THAT YOU CAN GATHER YOUR FAMILY, YOUR KITS, YOUR PETS, AND…….GO!

LISTEN TO YOUR RADIOS DURING A DISASTER, INFORMATION REGARDING SHELTERING FOR PETS WILL BE PART OF THE INFORMATION BROADCAST. CART WILL ALSO BE STAGED AT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTER TO HELP ARRANGE FOR YOUR PET SHELTERING NEEDS - WE WILL ASSIST IN TRANSPORTING YOUR PETS AS NEEDED. NOTE: ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS CAN BE SHELTERED INSIDE THE RED CROSS SHELTER

Dog/Cat Evacuation Kit

Consult your vet for their suggestions in creating your dog/cat evacuation kit

n3-day extra supply of medications - in waterproof container

nAnimal First Aid Kit & pocket-sized manual

Absorbent gauze pads and roll for bandaging
Adhesive tape (waterproof) for bandaging (or “Hurt-Free Tape by J&J)
Alcohol swabs
Antibacterial ointment
Baby aspirin for dogs (consult vet for proper dosage)
Biocaine
Benedryl tablets (consult vet for proper dosage)
Cotton gauze roll
Cotton swabs in containor
Ear Wash
Hot/Cold Pack - instant
“Hurt-Free” adhesive
Information card with pet’s medical history
Kaeopectate or peptobismol
Karo Syrup (for shock)
Laytex gloves
Medicine dropper or oral syringe
Muzzle (soft) or old tie – to prevent biting
Nail Clippers
Needle-nose pliers
Petroleum Jelly
Tick Removal Kit – for pets
Tweezers
Thermometer (rectal, or digital)
Scissors – blunt end
Sterile Saline Solution

nOld socks for paw protection

nFood: Keep at least 3 days of food in an airtight, waterproof container

nWater: 3 days supply of water – keep in mind, your pet may drink more water if the weather is hot

n2 Bowls (1 for food, 1 for water)

nBlanket for pet – to keep them warm, or to be used as a stretcher.

nPet Toys or other familiar items – to help reduce stress

nCollar w/ID tags – your pet should wear this at all times

nCopies of Shot Records, photo of you & your pet together and detailed information about your pet.

nContact Information for your veterinarian

nKitty Litter for cats and container to use as litter box

nNewspaper, paper towels, plastic trash bags and small bottle of unscented chlorine bleach to provide for your pet’s sanitation

nContainer to hold evacuation supplies

nAppropriate-sized Crate/Collapsible Kennel

EVACUATING BIRDS

Transportation of pet birds is best accomplished using small and secure covered carriers to avoid injury. If traveling in cold weather, always warm the interior of your vehicle before moving your bird(s) from the house to the vehicle. Transfer your bird(s) to a standard cage upon arrival at the evacuation site; covering the cage may reduce stress. Bird transfer should occur in a small, enclosed room to reduce the risk of escape. Birds should be kept in quiet areas and not allowed out of the cage in unfamiliar surroundings. Give fresh food and water daily. In addition to the pertinent items listed under dog/cat evacuation kit, include necessary dietary supplements, a plant mister for cooling birds in hot weather, a hot water bottle for warming birds in cold weather, paper towels to line the bottom of the cage, a cage perch, and toys. If your bird appears to be ill, be sure to lower the cage perch, food dish, and water bowl and consult a veterinarian as soon as possible.

EVACUATING OTHER SMALL PETS

Transportation of most small mammals (ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, guinea pigs, etc.) is best accomplished using a secure, covered carrier or cage to reduce stress. In addition to the pertinent items listed under dog/cat evacuation kit, include necessary dietary supplements, extra bedding materials, and appropriate exercise equipment

EQUINE/LIVESTOCK EVACUATION KIT

Consult your vet for their suggestions in creating your equine/livestock evacuation kit

3-7 day supply of food and water

Bandannas (blind folds)

Batteries (flashlight, radio)

Blankets

Copies of veterinary records and proof of ownership

Duct tape

Emergency contact list

First aid kit (see next page)

Flashlight

Fly spray

Heavy gloves (leather)

Hoof knife

Hoof nippers

Hoof pick

Hoof rasp

Instructions

Diet: Record the diet for your animals.

Medications: Record dose and frequency for each medication. Provide veterinary and pharmacy contact information for refills.

Knife (sharp, all-purpose)

Leg wraps

Maps of local area and alternate evacuation routes (in case of road closures)

Nonnylon halters and leads (leather/cotton)

Paper towels

Plastic trash cans with lids (can be used to store water)

Radio (solar and battery operated)

Rope or lariat

Shovel

Tarpaulins

Trash bags

Twitch or nose leads

Water buckets

Wire cutters

Equine/Livestock First Aid Kit (Consult your vet, suggestions are as follows)

Antibiotic ointment (wounds)
Antibiotic eye ointment
Bandage scissors
Bandage tape
Betadine or Nolvasan (scrub and solution)
Cotton bandage rolls
Cotton-tipped swabs
Elastic bandage rolls
Eye rinse (sterile)
Flea and tick treatment
Gauze pads and rolls
Hydrogen peroxide
Isopropyl alcohol/alcohol prep pads
Latex gloves or non-allergenic gloves
Medications (clearly labeled instructions)
Mineral oil (quantity sufficient to begin colic treatment-consult a veterinarian)
Nonadherent bandage pads
Saline solution (for rinsing wounds)
Sterile lubricant (water-based)
Thermometer (digital)
Tincture of green soap
Tourniquet
Towel and washcloth
Tweezers

EVACUATING AMPHIBIANS

Transportation of amphibians can be accomplished by using plastic containers, such as plastic shoeboxes or plastic food containers with snap-on lids. It is best to place only one species or if possible only one specimen per container. Small ventilation holes should be placed in the upper wall or plastic lid. Sand the inner surface of the holes smooth to prevent injury to the animal.

For terrestrial or semiaquatic amphibians use a tiny amount of water, or moistened paper towels, foam rubber, or moss as a suitable substrate. For totally aquatic species, fill the plastic bag one third full of water, then inflate the bag with fresh air and close with a knot or rubber band. It is best to use water the animal was living in to minimize physiologic stress.

Care must be taken to monitor water and air temperature, humidity, lighting, and nutrition during the time that the animal will be in the evacuation facility. Housing at the evacuation facility should be consistent with that required by the amphibian. The enclosure should, if possible, be placed in a controlled environment, away from areas of heavy traffic, loud noises, and vibrations. Make sure that the container housing the amphibian is escape proof. Nonetheless, plan for escapes.

EVACUATING REPTILES

Transportation of small pet reptiles can be accomplished using a pillowcase, cloth sack, or small transport carrier. Transfer your pet to a secure cage at the evacuation site as soon as possible. In addition to the pertinent items listed under dog/cat evacuation kit, include essential dietary supplements, water bowl for soaking, spray bottle for misting, heating pad, battery-operated heating lamp or other appropriate heat source, extra batteries, and appropriate handling gloves/supplies.