Hurricane season is upon us! In Florida our hurricane season runs from the beginning of June to the end of November. Not only should you get your house and non-furries prepared, our furry babies need some preparation as well. Here are a few things you should do to make sure your pets are ready too!
Emergency Supplies for your pet
Make sure you have enough water, food or prescriptions to last at least a week. Remember to get their leashes, carriers, bowls, towels, doggie shampoo, heart guard, and flea/tick control.
ID Tags
Get a temporary tag to add to your pets collar with a relative or friend’s number who lives outside the local area.
Microchipped
Make sure information is up to date. You can swing by the vet to do a microchip check to make sure the chip is working and hasn’t moved.
Updated Vaccinations
Keep a record file for each pet. Most pet-friendly evacuation shelters may ask to see your pet’s vaccinations records.
A photograph of you and your pet together
This will establish ownership and help others to help you in case your pet gets lost. You can add things like species, breed, age, sex, color, and any other descriptions to identify your pet.
Have Travel Carriers Handy
To help with making the crate a fun place, incorporate it into your routine once in a while. You can do this by placing treats, toys, and meals inside of it.
Know which Public Evacuation Shelters take pets
Not all shelters, hotels, or other locations will take in pets. Visit gopetfriendly.com or gopetfriendly.com to locate hotels or in Orange County Florida you can call 3-1-1 to get information on local pet-friendly shelters.