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Hurricane Katrina: Emergency Preparedness For You And Your Dog

The Story Of My Dog And Why You Should Care
The Story of My Dog and Why You Should Care

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Heart wrenching images of Hurricane Katrina's four-legged victims are too much for most of us to bear. Fortunately the majority of people around the country have their loving companions next to them while they are watching the devastating news of dogs left to fend for themselves and people making the choice of their pet or their own rescue. A disaster such as Hurricane Katrina is not a common occurrence, but it does bring up important questions about what you would do with your dog if an emergency did arise in your household and you were unable to return to your home. Some important facts to keep in mind:

' Is your dog microchipped' The majority of shelters have a scanning device that can read the microchip that is placed under your dog's skin. The microchip carries important identifying information for your dog and can be provided at many shelters and vet's offices for a nominal fee in a matter of seconds.

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' Make sure your dog has a collar with updated identification tags. This is a simple way for people to contact you if your dog has been found.

' Find out where lost dogs are taken in your neighborhood. Some cities have a central location where dogs are placed for the first 24-48 hours before being relocated to area shelters. Save yourself time by doing a little research now!

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' Have a sign in your window so emergency personnel know that there is a pet inside your home that needs to be rescued.

' Have a designated person(s) to check in on your pet in case of an emergency. Give them a list of reputable boarding facilities just in case they are not able to take your dog into their own home.
4 Things Frustrated Dog Owners Should Know
4 Things Frustrated Dog Owners Should Know
by Mark Eckenrode

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' Where are your local emergency vet clinics' You do not want to be scrambling for this information when your dog needs immediate care.

' Is your dog up to date on vaccinations' If your dog is placed in a shelter, boarding facility, or lost on the street you want ......

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