Pet Sitter Texas

Think a disaster could not happen to you and your cats and dogs? Ask yourself WHAT IF…there were a chemical spill? Or fire? Or a freak tornado? Or a monsoon type storm bringing weeks of flooding like Texas had in 2007? Or a 9/11 tragedy happened in your neighborhood instead of a business building? What if you were not at home? Could you be ready in a few minutes? Would you know what to do or take?

As you can see even if you do not live where there have been disasters, you and your pets could still be at risk. Here are some simple guidelines from the Humane Society and the ASPCA to get you started to keep you and your cat or dog safe should any disaster happen.

1) Prepare: Gather supplies

Food & Water

Make sure you have at least 3 days (or more) of water and food in a air-tight, waterproof container. Be sure to rotate these with regular water and foods to keep them fresh. Remember your pet dishes.

Medicines & Medical Records

Order an extra supply of medicines you take on a regular basis as well as those your pets need. Add them to your waterproof container. Make copies of medical records and vaccinations for you and your pet and put them in zip lock bags in your container.

First Aid Kit

Get a first aid kit for your family. For pets, most veterinarians recommend cotton bandage rolls, bandage tape and scissors; an antibiotic ointment, .