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More Advice on Pet Preparedness

Maryland just declared a state of emergency. 

via CBS Baltimore:

Planning For Your Pet

In the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, then the most effective thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them, too. Leaving your pets behind may result in them being lost, injured, or even worse. Make sure to identify locations for your pets and consider boarding facilities.

•Bring pets indoor well in advance of a storm.

•Pet shelters will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Call ahead and determine availability.

•If pets cannot be found after the hurricane, contact the local animal control office to find out where lost animals can be recovered. Bring along a picture of your pet if possible.

Before the Hurricane

•Make sure that your pets are current on their vaccinations. Pet shelters may require proof of vaccines.
•Keep a collar with identification on your pet and have a leash on hand to control your pet.
•Have a properly-sized pet carrier for each animal – carriers should be large enough for the animal to stand and turn around.

During the Hurricane

Animals brought to a pet shelter are required to have the following:

•Proper identification on collar and rabies tag
•Proper identification on all belongings
•A carrier or cage
•A leash
•An ample supply of food
•Water and food bowls
•Any necessary medications
•Specific care instructions

Prepare a disaster supply kit for your pets that should include: 

•Medications
•First Aid Kit
•Sturdy leashes and collar and/or harnesses
•Carriers to transport pets safely
•Current photos of your pet
•Food
•Portable Water
•Bowls
•Can opener for canned food

Keep current information on:

•Feeding schedules
•Medical conditions and medical records
•Behavior problems

 


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Pet-Friendly People Shelters in North Carolina

Folks, get yourselves ready if you are are anywhere on the Eastern seaboard.

New Jersey has already declared a state of emergency.

North Carolina is said to be preparing for the worst.

People are evacuating North Carolina.

via 6 WECT:

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Pet owners who may feel the need to evacuate their homes will be able to go to one of several emergency shelters that are "pet friendly".


New Hanover County (NORTH CAROLINA) emergency officials plan to open Noble Middle School, 6520 Market Street, and Dorothy B. Johnson Elementary School, 1100 McRae Street at 6:00 p.m. Friday as a shelters allowing pets. No birds or exotic animals will be allowed. Additional pets can be taken to New Hanover County Animal Control, 180 Division Drive.

Here are the details on other "pet-friendly" shelters in local counties. At this time we do not have any information on when the shelters will be open.

•Brunswick — West Brunswick High School will accept dogs and cats in a limited number (no exotic animals). People must stay at their shelter with their pets, though pets will be in a separate area. The shelter will open at 5:00pm on Friday along with North Brunswick High school.

•Pender — Burgaw Middle School will accept dogs, cats and birds in a limited number (no exotic animals). People must stay at their shelter with their pets, though pets will be in a separate area.

•Columbus — There is no pet shelter present at this time.

•Bladen — There is no pet shelter present at this time.

•Onslow — Jacksonville Commons Middle School will accept cats and dogs.

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Pet Emergency Supply Kit -- Prepare Now!

via: North Carolina Crime Control & Public Safety

Have a pet emergency supply kit located with your family emergency kit:

•Ample supply of food, either dry or canned (pop top or have a can opener).

•Enough water to last from three to seven days.

•Pet feeding dishes.

•Muzzle, collar and leash.

•Proper identification including immunization records.

•Your pet's ID tag should contain his name, telephone number, and any urgent medical needs.

•Current photos of your pets in case they become lost.

•Medical records (stored in a waterproof container) and a first aid kit.

•A two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires.

•Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable.

•Disposable litter trays (aluminum pans are perfect) for cats.

•Litter or paper toweling.

•A pet traveling bag or sturdy carrier, ideally for each pet.

•Flashlight and extra batteries.

•Blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet).

•Proper fitting muzzle.


AFTER A DISASTER:


•Survey the area inside and outside your home to identify sharp objects, dangerous materials, dangerous wildlife, contaminated water downed power lines, or other hazards.

•Do not let animals drink flood water or any other water sources that may be contaminated as a result of a disaster.

•Keep cats, dogs and other small animals indoors and away from possible dangerous wildlife or debris outdoors.

•Release birds and reptiles only if necessary and only when they are calm and in an enclosed room.

•Reintroduce food in small servings, gradually working up to full portions if animals have been without food for a prolonged period of time.

•Allow uninterrupted rest or sleep for all animals to recover from the trauma and stress.

•Physically check animal control and animal shelters DAILY for lost animals.

•Post lost animal notices and notify local veterinarians and your neighbors of any lost animals.

•Put a lost or found classified ad in your local newspaper, or check the lost pet web sites at:

www.flealess.org/

www.petfinder.org/

www.missingpetrecoveryservices.org/

http://www.trianglelostpets.org/

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