Pet Survivial Kits or Pet 'Bug Out Bags'

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Pet Hurricane Kit / Evacuation Kit


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Bug-Out Bag / 72 Hour Kit for your Cat
http://americanpreppersnetwork.com/2012/03/bug-out-bag-72-hour-kit-for-your-cat.html

There is nothing more frightening then preparing your family during a crisis to evacuate and wondering if you picked the right items to pack into the car.  Then out of the corner of your eye, you see your cat. How could you have forgotten!  Pets ARE family, and the thought of leaving them behind is absurd for many people, but unfortunately some decide to abandon pets because they are unprepared, frightened or hope to come back later to retrieve them.  However, there are steps you can take to ensure your cat’s packing is as easy as grab and go.

The easiest place to store your cat’s bug-out bag is inside their carrier. In my cat’s bug-out bag I have the following items:   ---CONTINUED at LINK---

Disaster Preparedness for Your Pet
https://www.cdc.gov/features/petsanddisasters/index.html

Pets are family – do you have a plan for your pet in an emergency? Including pets in emergency plans helps your family’s ability to respond to an emergency. Be prepared: make a plan and prepare a disaster kit for your pet.

Leaving pets out of evacuation plans can put pets, pet owners, and first responders in danger. Even if you try to create a safe place for them, pets left behind during a disaster are likely to be injured, lost, or worse. Before a disaster strikes, find out what type of shelters and assistance are available in your area to accommodate pets and include pets in your family disaster plan to keep them safe during an emergency.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Start today by including your pet in your family’s preparedness plans to protect the health of yourself, your family, and your pet. ---CONTINUED at LINK---

Top 10 Pet Emergency Kit Items
https://www.petmd.com/dog/care/evr_multi_top10_emergency_pet_kit_items

When disaster strikes, being stocked and ready to face an emergency is the best way to keep your family safe. Your pets can’t fend for themselves and are especially vulnerable if you’re forced to batten down the hatches because of bad weather. Here, ten items to include in a pet emergency kit so that your entire family can weather a natural disaster safely.


#10 Water

When bad weather strikes, obtaining fresh water becomes a top priority. When you go to the store to stock up on emergency supplies and reach for the bottled water, don’t forget to think of your pet. The more you can store for you and your family the better, but a week’s worth of water for each family member, including your pet, is a safe bet. ---CONTINUED---

How to Make a Pet Go-Bag
https://www.thereadystore.com/emergency-supplies/17581/how-to-make-a-pet-go-bag/

  Many pets get left behind in a disaster situation. As you prepare your family for an emergency don't forget about your favorite 4-legged friends. Pets are members of the family as well. Having a packed and ready-to-go bug-out bag for your pets will make getting to safety a snap. ---CONTINUED---

17 Things To Put In Your Pet Survival Kit
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/pet-survival-kit/

  (SNIP) ... Most people assume they can just feed their pets human food if they have to, but that’s not always true. Animals have different nutritional needs, and foods that are okay for humans could make your pets sick. And there other considerations besides food, anyway. Here are a few things you should gather for them.   ---CONTINUED---

Bug Out Bags for Dogs & Cats
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/bug-out-bags-dogs-cats/

When disaster strikes, it’s important that you are prepared to take care of the ones who mean the most to you: your spouse, your children, your parents, and other relatives or friends that might need your help. But what about your pets? Although most people love their pets, they still tend to forget about them when preparing for a disaster.

If you haven’t already, you should make sure to stash away supplies to keep your dogs and cats alive in a SHTF scenario. Of course, that could be complicated if you have to bug out, but it’s still possible. All you have to do is put together a bug out bag for your pets. That’s where this article comes in. ---CONTINUED---