Basic Pet Emergency Supplies Checklist

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Basic Pet Emergency Protecting your Pet

Supplies Checklist An Emergency Plan for Pets


The type of emergency or disaster will depend on what you
Portable pet carrier or crate need to do with your pet.
(Use this to store everything in) Preplan for an evacuation
Pen or cage, if appropriate ♦ Research safe places to take your pet like family, friends,
kennels or pet-friendly hotels and motels. Most
Vaccination record evacuation or reception centres do not accept pets.
Required ID or license ♦ Keep vaccinations and identification up to date. Store
copies of these records in your pet’s Emergency Kit.
Collar, Leash, Muzzle ♦ Have a current photo showing distinguishing marks.

Food — enough for 72 hours Your pet is a domesticated animal and therefore lacks
Water — 4 litres per animal per day the survival instincts that wild animals have.

Bowls for food and water If you must leave your pet behind
Put your pet in a safe, secure room without windows but
Medications ♦
with adequate ventilation. NEVER leave your pet tied
Pet bed, Bedding or blanket outside.
♦ Leave them with enough food to last 72 hours
Safe and familiar toys ♦ Flush the toilet, fill the sink and/or bathtub with water.

Doggy “poop” bags Your pet will be under stress and may drink more water
than usual.
Kitty litter, Litter box ♦ Leave familiar bedding and safe toys your pet is used to

Newspaper, Plastic bags, ♦ Avoid confining dogs and cats in the same space. Small
animals and birds should be caged.
Cleansers, Ammonia free ♦ Ensure your pets are wearing identification tags.

disinfectants ♦ Place a notice on your front door that there are pets in the
house, where they are located, a phone number where
Pet first aid kit you can be reached and the number of your veterinarian.
Current photo In stressful times your pet’s behavior may change.
Pets that would normally get along may fight.

Pets are often forgotten about when emergency supplies kits are assembled. Each
pet should have its own emergency supplies kit, customized for their unique needs.

HELPFUL HINT: Store your pet emergency supplies in a portable pet carrier or crate.

City of Burnaby
For more emergency preparedness information Emergency Program Office
visit our website at www.burnaby.ca 4949 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2
or email [email protected] Em: [email protected]
Web: www.burnaby.ca/getprepared

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