Make a Plan for Pet Evacuation

We have discussed in the last 3 blogs about things to put in an emergency kit for your pet. Now let’s talk about making a plan to evacuate.

Suggestion 1 – Create a plan with an evacuation route. Two plans may be necessary: (1) a plan to evacuate your house; (2) evacuating your neighborhood.

Suggestion 2 – Practice your plan. If possible, use a command for your dog or cat that will bring them to you. Give them treats or rewards while training them to do this. This command should be different than any other command so they know they will be leaving.

Suggestion 3 – Check with neighbors, family, friends or someone who might take your pet instead of taking them to a shelter.

Suggestion 4 – Check with neighbors, family or friends who can care for your pet if an emergency occurs and you can’t get home should you be away.

Important: If you have to evacuate, DO NO LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND!

Do something today that will make a difference. Save your life and your pet’s life.

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