Pets · 7 min read
Pet emergency kit and evacuation checklist
Prepare food, water, records, medication and safe transport for your pets before an emergency.
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Start with what you already have
Open the free checklist and mark the supplies you already have at home. You can start without buying anything or creating an account.
Open my free checklist →Pack a separate pet kit
Keep supplies together so any adult can collect them quickly. Adapt amounts to each animal's diet, size and veterinary needs.
- Several days of familiar food and water with portable bowls.
- Medication, prescriptions and veterinary contacts.
- Carrier, leash, harness and identification.
- Waste supplies, towel, blanket and a familiar comfort item.
Keep identification current
Update microchip and contact details. Store current photos, vaccination records and handling or medical notes in paper and digital form.
Plan a pet-friendly destination
Identify accommodation, friends or shelters that accept animals and keep a backup option. Never leave a pet behind when evacuating; frightened animals may behave unpredictably, so keep them secured during travel.
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