With the Flash Flood issues pending, here is some important information for those with pets: Preparations pet-owning Vermonters should take to ensure their pets weather this event safely: Before the storm impacts Vermont: • Develop a contingency plan for your pet should you need to evacuate. This may involve identifying neighbors, veterinary clinics or other individuals who can house your pet or contacting town officials to determine whether co-sheltering of pets is a possibility for you. • Take a digital photograph of your pet. Make sure that dogs are collared and that they have appropriate ID tags. Taking these steps in advance of the emergency will make it easier to locate pets that become lost during the storm. • Make sure that you have proof of current rabies vaccination and that this information travels with your pet should you have to evacuate. Pets can exhibit behavior that is out of character when they are in stressful or unfamiliar situations. Proof of rabies vaccination will help to ensure that shelter staff and other caretakers are protected. • Make sure that you have enough pet food, necessary medications and other supplies. The Agency of Agriculture recommends having at least a week’s worth of stock on hand in order to be covered during prolonged power outages. • If you do not evacuate, bring your pet inside in advance of the storm or otherwise house the pet in a safe manner out of harm’s way. • Locate crates, leashes and other means of restraint should it become necessary to relocate with your pet.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:43:35 +0000
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