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Pet Preparedness Checklist
Keep pet food, water, carriers, records, medication notes, and shelter planning together.
Pet Kit
- Pack food, water, bowls, and comfort items.
- Include medications, dosing notes, and veterinary contacts.
- Pack leashes, harnesses, carriers, crates, litter, waste bags, and cleanup supplies.
- Keep a current photo of each pet with your household.
- Include familiar bedding or toys when practical.
Records and Identification
- Keep leashes, carriers, and records accessible.
- Keep vaccination records, licenses, microchip information, and adoption papers together.
- Check that tags and microchip contact information are current.
- Write feeding instructions, behavior notes, hiding places, and handling needs.
- Keep copies of pet insurance or care records if relevant.
Evacuation and Care
- Identify pet-friendly options where possible.
- Ask friends, relatives, boarding facilities, or hotels about pet policies before an emergency.
- Practice getting pets into carriers or vehicles without rushing.
- Bring pets indoors early during storms, smoke, fireworks, or evacuation watches.
- Do not leave pets behind if evacuation is ordered and it is safe to take them.
- Plan separately for livestock, fish, reptiles, or other animals with special transport needs.
For general pet-care reading outside emergency planning, Puppy Vids has dog care guides and Kitty Vids has cat care resources. For medical, medication, evacuation, boarding, or vaccination questions, use your veterinarian and local officials.
Reviewed 2026-06-28. This checklist is educational only. It does not guarantee coverage, safety, reimbursement, or recovery. Read your policy and contact your insurer, licensed professionals, local officials, or other qualified sources for guidance specific to your situation.
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