Made for New Zealand
Keep kit somewhere obvious and close to exit of your home.
Be prepared to take your dog/s with you.
To Do Anytime Now:
___ Put name tag on your dog/s that include their name, phone number and urgent medical needs.
___ Microchip them
___ Register with local council
___ If in New Zealand, register on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register animalregister.co.nz
___ Organize a buddy system in case you can’t take your dog with you e.g. with your neighbours, friends, relatives.
___ Keep a list of your ‘buddies’ numbers. Ensure they have yours and it’s kept up to date.
___ Make a list of pet friendly motels/accommodation and put in kit.
___ Put together their first aid kit.
Kit Content (Some items may not be applicable to your situation):
Backpack to put the following in (one that may be able to attach to yours). Lined with waterproof bag. Some things may be able to be put in a dog-pack as in photo.
- Include photo of dog/s with phone numbers; i.e. your phone number/s, also your local council’s and the New Zealand Companion Animal Register 0800 LOSTPET (567 873)
| ___ Medication (or put note on pack to grab it!). Expiry date _____________.
___Copy of med records in plastic bag. |
___Carry box/crate (labelled with name, address and phone number).
___Dog-pack if considered appropriate. |
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| ___Water. Keep in cool place out of sun. Refresh routinely. | ___Shelter for them. To also be able to fit you in if need be. People community shelters may not allow dogs in. | |
| ___Collapsible food & water bowls (or drink bottle). | ___Dog jacket. | |
| ___Dried food – expiry date _____________. | ___Dog raincoat. | |
| ___First aid kit incl survival bag – dog size. | ___Reflective clothing. | |
| ___Rescue Remedy/Emergency Essence. | ___Boots or any other ‘clothing’. | |
| ___Poo bags. | ___Towel/s. | |
| ___Hand sanitizer. | ___Blanket/s ___Bedding. | |
| ___Small shovel/trowel to bury poo. | ___Toys. | |
| ___List of pet friendly accommodation. | ___Sheet of plastic to put under dog bedding. | |
| ___Spare long rope and collar. | ___Leash. | |
| ___Metal stake. | ___Muzzle. |
For larger animals – which are your safe paddocks? ____________________________________
Note on calendar when to do refills/turning over of food/medical supplies. Quarterly?
Helpful Links:
http://www.getthru.govt.nz/how-to-get-ready/pets-and-livestock/
http://www.getthru.govt.nz/how-to-get-ready
http://protectyourpet.worldanimalprotection.org.nz/in-new-zealand
http://www.drliza.co.nz/essential-first-aid-tips-to-help-your-pet-in-times-of-an-emergency/
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/pet_first_aid_kit.html
Di Scurr. Dogs and Us. 1 May 2017