American Kennel Club - Disaster Preparedness

BE PROACTIVE --- PREPARE Never has the phrase "Be Prepared" been more relevant than it is today. Your pets depend entirely on you, so PREPARE. Ready U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready brochure, designed to help owners prepare, plan and stay informed. Press Release: AKC Disaster Preparedness Survey AKC Survey Finds Majority of Owners Would Defy Emergency Orders and Stay With Pets AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund Learn more about this charitable fund for animal victims of natural or civic disasters.

Resources

• The Red Cross: Not Just for People

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"Pet First Aid" - The American Red Cross helps pet owners prepare for emergencies

• American Red Cross Chapters Offering Pet First Aid Courses

News

• Hurricane Ike Relief

• Hurricane Gustav Relief

• Iowa Disaster Relief

• AKC Endorses Federal PETS Act

AKC Recommends:

1. Are You Prepared? - Creating an evacuation plan that accounts for your dog

2. Keeping a portable pet disaster kit stocked with food, water, vaccination records, AKC Registration papers and medicines

3. Permanently identify your pet through microchipping or tattoo and enrolling him in a 24 hr recovery service such as AKC/CAR

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