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Suffolk County SPCA - Protect Your Pet During Hurricane Sandy

John Mitty Friday, October 26, 2012

Pet owners should have an emergency plan that includes the safety of their animals. Please consider you pets. Try to move any pets indoors during a storm. High winds, heavy rain, falling debris are only of the few possible dangers that we face. NEVER leave your pet chained outside!

If you face evacuation, identify a shelter. For public health reasons, many emergency shelters cannot accept pets. Find out which motels and hotels in your area allow pets -- well in advance of needing them. Include your local animal shelter's number in your list of emergency numbers -- they might be able to provide information concerning pets during a disaster.

Suffolk County Pet Friendly Shelters will be operational. These shelters may fill up quickly. Have an alternative plan.

                                        THE BRENTWOOD RECREATIONAL CENTER                                                                 99 3rd Ave. Brentwood, NY                                               

SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE - EASTERN CAMPUS

Riverhead/Speonk Rd., Riverhead, NY

 

You should also have a list of other locations where they can evacuate with their pets, such as relatives or pet-friendly motels or hotels. 

 

CREATE A PET EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT 

Use this checklist to help gather everything you may need for your pet.

Include:

  • at least a 5-7 day supply of pet food and bottled water
  • a 2 week supply of medication with dosage instructions
  • a flashlight with extra batteries
  • food and water bowls
  • a can opener and spoon for canned food, if necessary
  • a cage or carrier for smaller animals
  • an extra collar, leash or harness for larger animals
  • a litter box, litter and a scoop (for cats)
  • plastic trash bags, paper towels, soap and bleach (for waste)
  • comfort items (such as bedding, toys or pet treats)
  • latex glove (for handling waste)
  • blanket or sheet to cover cages
  • first aid kit

 Please consider you pets. Try to move any pets indoors during a storm. High winds, heavy rain, falling debris are only of the few possible dangers that we face. NEVER leave your pet chained outside! 

 For all dogs that are left outdoors in inclement weather, a housing facility, which must: (1) have a waterproof roof; (2) be structurally sound with insulation appropriate to local climatic conditions and sufficient to protect the dog from inclement weather.

Remember this is the law and will be enforced!

 Preparedness for Horses 

If you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND! Pets most likely cannot survive on their own.

Call your local emergency management office, animal shelter, or the Suffolk County SPCA to get advice and information

jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com

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