Dogs:

Have recent pictures of all your animals. Keep the pictures current. Be sure you include in the picture any distinguishing marks. Include yourself, holding the dog. This can assist in proving ownership of your pet.

If your dog is on prescribed medication, be sure to keep a 2 week supply in your disaster kit, along with directions on how to administer. Be sure the medication does not expire. If your dog is on monthly heartworm medication, have a supply in your kit. A muzzle, in case your dog is injured, to prevent getting bitten.

Keep a record of all your dog’s vaccinations in your disaster kit along with it’s spay or neuter certificate.

A collar and tag should be kept in the disaster kit. Keep several spare blank tags in your disaster kit that can be personalized. If your dog is micro chipped or has a tattoo, be sure to have the national registry number in your disaster kit.

Use the brand your dog is used to. Have dry and canned if that is what the dog eats. (If you use canned food, buy the smallest size can available. Your dog’s appetite may decrease during a disaster and you may not have a way to store open cans of food). Plastic lid to put on an open can of food. Have enough to last at least one week. Food dish. Can opener. Spoon to scoop the food out of the can.

Have enough to last at least one week. Store in a dark or shaded area. Non-spillable water dish. Small container of bleach for purifying water. Sealed plastic container for storing purified water .

Cats:

Use the brand your cat is used to. Have dry and canned if that is what the cat eats. (If you use canned food, buy the smallest size can available. Your cat’s appetite may decrease during a disaster and you may not have a way to store open cans of food). Plastic lid to put on an open can of food. Have enough to last at least one week. Food dish. Can opener. Spoon to scoop the food out of the can.

Have enough to last at least one week. Store in a dark or shaded area. Non-spillable water dish. Small container of bleach for purifying water. Sealed plastic container for storing purified water.

Have at least a one week supply of scoopable litter stored in plastic jugs. Include a small plastic litter box and scoop in your disaster kit. Have a supply of plastic bags for disposing of litter that you have scooped.

Bleach for cleaning crates and litter boxes. (Be sure to rinse the crate well before putting the cat back in.) Paper towels for drying a crate or litter box after cleaning it. Dish soap for cleaning food and water dishes.