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Posted by admin | Posted in Dog Care Tips | Posted on 23-12-2006
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Hurricane Katrina: A Lesson in Emergency Preparedness for You
and Your Dog
Heart wrenching images of Hurricane Katrina's four-legged
victims are too much for most of us to bear. Fortunately the
majority of people around the country have their loving
companions next to them while they are watching the devastating
news of dogs left to fend for themselves and people making the
choice of their pet or their own rescue. A disaster such as
Hurricane Katrina is not a common occurrence, but it does bring
up important questions about what you would do with your dog if
an emergency did arise in your household and you were unable to
return to your home. Some important facts to keep in mind:
• Is your dog microchipped? The majority of shelters have a
scanning device that can read the microchip that is placed under
your dog's skin. The microchip carries important identifying
information for your dog and can be provided at many shelters
and vet's offices for a nominal fee in a matter of seconds.
• Make sure your dog has a collar with updated identification
tags. This is a simple way for people to contact you if your dog
has been found.
• Find out where lost dogs are taken in your neighborhood. Some
cities have a central location where dogs are placed for the
first 24-48 hours before being relocated to area shelters. Save
yourself time by doing a little research now!
• Have a sign in your window so emergency personnel know that
there is a pet inside your home that needs to be rescued.
• Have a designated person(s) to check in on your pet in case
of an emergency. Give them a list of reputable boarding
facilities just in case they are not able to take your dog into
their own home.
• Where are your local emergency vet clinics? You do not want
to be scrambling for this information when your dog needs
immediate care.
• Is your dog up to date on vaccinations? If your dog is placed
in a shelter, boarding facility, or lost on the street you want
to make sure that he is protected against diseases that he would
not otherwise be exposed to in your home.
• Where can you go with your dog if you must leave your home
unexpectedly? Keep a list of dog-friendly hotels so you know
where you can go if you are unable to stay in your home.
• Bring familiar objects for your dog. If possible, grab a
favorite toy or dog bed with familiar scents that can reduce
anxiety in a stressful situation.
• Never underestimate the power of the internet! Email yourself
or a friend a picture of your dog so you have a picture
available to post in case of separation. You can send the
picture to local shelters and websites such as Craigslist.com or
Petfinder.com.
A little advanced planning on your part could be the difference
between a happy reunion or heartache for you and your dog. While
we all pray that we will never need to use this information,
having it on hand as a quick reference can bring some peace of
mind in an emergency situation.
About the Author
Kimberly Zlatin is a freelance copywriter and entrepreneur. She
owns and runs
BarkSlope.com,
an online dog boutique.
Kimberly can be contacted at
kim@barkslope.com or 773-572-8222.
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