PROTECT & HOME SECURITY
Pets
A survival plan for every dog, cat, bird and household animal.
Pet survival kit
- Pack each pet’s usual food and water, bowls, medications, veterinary instructions, vaccination records and a recent photo.
- Keep microchip registration and identification tags current. Include veterinary contacts and an alternate caregiver.
- Use species-appropriate carriers, cages, leashes, sanitation supplies and comfort items. Train pets to enter their carriers before an emergency.
- Plan 3-, 7-, 14- and 30-day supply targets using the pet’s actual daily intake and your veterinarian’s advice. Birds and other animals need species-specific guidance.
Evacuation & transport
- Take pets with you when evacuating if safe to do so. Arrange transport, an alternate caregiver and a destination before leaving.
- Verify that a hotel, boarding facility or shelter accepts your species, size and number of animals. Capacity and admission rules can change; do not assume availability.
- Secure carriers in vehicles, preserve ventilation, and never leave an animal in a parked vehicle. Heat can become dangerous rapidly.
- Use your selected state’s emergency management and local animal-control office for current shelter information. Keep vaccination and medication documents in your private library.
Heat, first aid & lost pets
- Provide shade and water and avoid hot pavement. If an animal shows heat distress, contact a veterinarian immediately; follow professional instructions.
- Learn pet first aid from a recognized course. Do not give human medicines or improvise treatment without veterinary direction.
- If a pet is lost, contact local shelters, animal control, the veterinarian and the microchip registry. Share a recent photo without revealing sensitive household details.
- Arrange boarding and veterinary care through verified local providers. Confirm licensing, hours and emergency capacity directly.
Trusted sources & qualified training
State & local resources
Confirm current laws, local ordinances, provider credentials and shelter/boarding availability directly. These links do not guarantee services or legal permission.