​​A VOLUNTEER GROUP OF VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

CONSIDER:


  • A Buddy plan with your neighbors and friends for daytime emergencies
  • An evacuation plan for your family that includes local and long-distance
  • An out-of state contact

  • ​Contact information of your Vet
  • The contact numbers your Vet has for you

Get your copy of the Ready New York Guide for Pets HERE

  • Copies of vaccine documents
  • Medications
Go-Bag for Your Pet

HAVE:


  • Collar and Leash
  • Secure Carrier, muzzle
  • Food & Water for 3 days and Bowls
  • Waste disposal bags and/or litter pan
  • Treats and Toys
  • Blanket, Towel for warmth
  • Photos of you with your pet (One for you, one for their carrier)

Initiate a conversation with your Veterinarian about these items:


It’s important to be prepared. Having a bag set up with some basic essentials for your pet will ensure their comfort and well-being and make a bad situation a bit better. A Pet’s Go-Bag can be compiled from extra items you probably have in your home. A lead or leash, a can of food, a spare bag of those treats he loves, a toy, a face cloth or towel she can lay on. A container for water is sometimes smarter and certainly lighter than packing water. Your pet’s behavior is important too – will they go into a carrier quickly, or is it a fiasco? Think about how to train for cooperation.


Speak to your Veterinarian about preparedness - they can help with medication advice, micro-chipping, vaccinations and more.


There are several scenarios to consider when planning for your pet’s safety in an Emergency.​

​The first, and most obvious, is that you are home, and need to get out fast with your pet. Grab your Go Bag and your Pet Go-Bag and you’re out quickly.


The second, more likely, is that something happens to your home while you are out. Your pet is home and you must ask a neighbor or nearby friend to retrieve your pet. In addition to a Go-Bag, you need a Buddy Plan.

  • First aid supplies
  • Microchip and registration

You can order a ready-made Go-Bag for a $25 donation to NYC VERT by sending us an email telling us your type of pet, your name and address
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GO-BAG FOR YOUR PET