Your doggie bug out bag
by Larry Crider
Sometimes people don't think about their dogs until the bad stuff happens. If you prepare ahead, you won't have to think about it under duress. Some disaster shelters are pet friendly, while some are not. In your doggie bug out bag it pays to have copies of up to date vaccination records, licenses, and lists of either pet friendly disaster shelters or pet shelters in the area you plan on heading to in time of need, if you don't have your own bug out location. Make contact with those agencies or businesses ahead of time to find any special restrictions they might have. A good piece of gear for your dog who is loud noise anxious - thunder or gunshot scared is the Thunder Shirt available at www.thundershirt.com. It wraps and comforts the dog during storms. Doggie life jackets might be appropriate if you are in an area that may be flooded. Of course you would want to have food (rotated) and dishes, any meds the dog is taking as well as vet's prescriptions for these. Many locations require a maximum of a six foot leash, but an additional 18 inch short leash is good for close quarters. You may have other items you want to add, but the main thing is take care of your pet by getting it together ahead of time. You may also want to read the info on this web page: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/animals.shtm
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