Pet owners
Don't forget the ones with paws, fins and feathers.
Pets rely entirely on you in an emergency. A carrier, a few days of food and their records ready to grab makes evacuation or sheltering much smoother.
Who this is for
- •Dog, cat and small-animal owners
- •People with reptiles, fish or birds
- •Anyone who fosters or boards animals
Your quick actions
- Keep a carrier, lead, food, water and waste bags ready.
- Note your vet's details and your pet's microchip number.
- Agree an emergency carer who could take your pet if you can't.
- Keep a few days of any pet medication in stock.
- Plan for heated tanks/vivariums if the power goes off.
Do it in your plan
Guides for you
Preparing your pets
Including pets in your household emergency plan.
ReadEvacuation
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