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Emergency Preparedness for Pets & Livestock

Identify pet-friendly shelters, boarding facilities, or family/friends.
Plan evacuation routes that work with animals.
Assign roles for who handles each pet.
Prepare for both evacuation and shelter-in-place.

3–7 days of food and water.
Collapsible bowls, leashes, harnesses, and carriers.
Bedding, toys, and comfort items.
Cat litter box/litter or dog waste bags.

Rabies certificate and vaccination history.
Microchip number (and ensure it’s registered/updated).
Recent photo of your pet for identification.
List of medications and instructions.

Make sure ID tags are legible with a current phone number.
Confirm your microchip contact information is accurate.

Practice crate training and car rides.
Teach basic obedience or recall cues.
Help pets get used to being handled by others.

Extra food, litter, hay, and bedding.
First aid kits (for pets and humans).
Restraint tools if needed (muzzles, slip leads, catch poles).
Flashlights, batteries, gloves, and disinfectants.

Reinforce fences, barns, and pens.
Protect food/water from flooding or rain.
Ensure animals have shade and weather protection.
Use ID methods for livestock (tags, spray paint, etc.).

Cumberland County Animal Services emergency contacts.
Local emergency vets and shelters.
NCDA, NARSC, FEMA animal disaster resources.
Pet-friendly hotel list (keep a hard copy).

Hold family or team drills.
Update your plan every 6 months.
Rotate food, water, and medication before expiration.

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Phone:	910-321-6852
Fax:	910-223-3357
Email:
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Address:	4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville, NC 28306