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Caring for Animals During Natural Disasters

A guide for pet owners and rescue volunteers

In times of environmental events like

bushfires and volcanic eruptions, it's

important to keep the safety and welfare of animals.

More often than not, in the face of fear and panic, owners and carers unintentionally leave them behind

PREPARE FOOD

AND WATER

Look for any food items left in your fridge that may be fed to your

pets or other animals left without shelter

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR FOOD

SUPPLIES ARE RUNNING LOW?

Contact your local animal shelter that may have food stored for times like these

Look for any food items left in your fridge that may be fed to your pets or other animals left without shelter.

COMFORT DISTRESSED

ANIMALS

They can feel disoriented and frightened by the chaos brought by natural disasters There are various ways to calm animals and

lessen their anxiety You may try any of the following methods

HOW TO COMFORT ANIMALS

Take away the stressor or remove them from the environment causing them stress If an animal is out on the streets looking distressed due to loud

thunder, keep them in a shelter with less noise

Distract an animal from what's causing them anxiety Apart from placing an animal in a calm and quiet area, you may also give them a toy or some food to divert their attention.

HOW TO COMFORT ANIMALS

Talk to them in a soothing manner and stay closely by their side

Handle them with care and gentleness especially when you can tell

they are feeling anxious and restless

Note that they may feel disoriented too especially since disaster can greatly affect their scent markers.

Take them to a veterinarian for proper medication when things have calmed down It's also important to check if animals caught any illnesses during the disaster so they can

be treated properly.

PLACE ANIMALS

IN A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT

Apart from reducing noise pollution, it's highly important to provide a clean space for the animal whether it's in your own home or an available location

outdoors

Have trash bags and paper towels ready at all times to maintain the cleanliness of their

space.

PREPARE A CARRIER

Having a crate or carrier is extremely helpful during dire times when you need to take an animal with you

Make sure your pet is wearing a leash or collar with a tag

containing important information like its name, breed, and your

contact details

Bring your pet's medical records so veterinarians know how to care for it in the best possible way when it gets injured or ill

OTHER ITEMS YOU MAY NEED

PLAN YOUR

EVACUATION

Know how to bring your animals with you and where to go Their evacuation is equally

important as yours If it's not safe for you to stay behind, it's definitely not safe for them too

Note that animals may not be allowed to enter some evacuation centers except for service

animals Hence, the importance of planning for their own logistics

Talk to your local animal organizations also for the best course of action It is wise to know

what your community is up to in terms of mass evacuation of animals

A FIRST AID KIT

Ask a veterinarian what items

you need to keep in this kit to better care for animals affected by natural

disasters A kit may contain bandage rolls, ointment, and medicines

DO YOUR RESEARCH AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

FROM CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Seeking information on how to best care for different kinds of animals is a must Listen to the advice of animal organizations and

provide assistance This is especially important after a huge calamities like wildfires or hurricanes where several animals may be displaced and are in need of care

During natural disasters, plenty of groups assemble to care for animals that have been affected Help when you can and learn how to approach these

animals in the best possible way