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People who have pets need to have disaster preparedness plans in place for their animals. In the event of an emergency or disaster, many facilities will not accept pets, except for service animals. The inability to bring the family pet to a shelter may cause undue hardship for the family. Maintaining a list of potential facilities with emergency contact numbers is part of prudent planning. In addition to local animal shelters, pet owners should contact boarding facilities, veterinary clinics, hotels and motels outside the immediate area to check pet policies, including restrictions on number, size and species and waivers for emergencies.
If the pet is considered a large animal (horse, cow, etc,) or an exotic animal (snakes, lizards, spiders, etc.), verify if friends or relatives outside of your immediate area can provide shelter.
Links for additional Pet Information:
American Kennel Club – Disaster Preparedness
American Red Cross – Animal safety
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) – Disaster Preparedness for Pets
Centers for Disease Control – Pet protection and planning in an emergency
FEMA – Information for Pet Owners
Humane Society of the United States
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