IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR COMPANION ANIMALS BEHIND!

Your Companion Animal Disaster Kit

Properly fitted collar with current license tag, rabies tag and identification (most boarding facilities require proof of current rabies and distemper)
Emergency number/identification for a friend or relative in another area.
Portable pet carriers and bedding.
Leash to maintain control.
Litter box/litter.
Food and water bowls.
Four days of food and water.
Favorite toy.
Medication or flea treatment.
First Aid kit.
Color photo of your pet.
Current health records (in sealable plastic bags).

Decide on Where to Take Your Companion Animals

Boarding kennels
Veterinary hospital with boarding kennels
Friends or relatives
Check with motels and hotels to be sure they will allow animals.
Visit www.petswelcome.com and www.travelpets.com
Check with the Red Cross or Emergency Management to see what shelters will allow you to come in with your animals.

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR COMPANION ANIMALS IF YOU DIE?

In addition to providing for designated caregivers in your will, create a "Care Kit" as recommended by about.com.

Inoculation records
Recurring medical conditions
Medications to be taken regularly
Spay/neuter certificate
Favorite food, amounts
Whether or not the companion animal can eat table scraps
Favorite type of petting, hugging or cuddling
Fears that spark aggressive behavior
How to calm your companion animal if she/he becomes frightened or aggressive
A day schedule - what time she/he gets up, all activities during the day, and bed time.
Where they sleep - in a crate, on the bed, on the floor, on a pillow
Do they travel well in cars
Do they walk well on a leash
Special activities - for example, "Beanie loves to play with a feather on a string."
A scarf or handkerchief with your smell on it for the animal to sleep with.
Photographs from the animal's past. This helps the bonding process with the new caregiver.