Pet Disaster Kit Checklist
Dogs
Documents
- Photocopied veterinary record
- Rabies certificate
- Vaccinations
- Medical summary
- Prescriptions for medications
- Most recent heartworm test result
- Photocopied registration information (ex: proof of ownership or adoption records)
- Pet description(s) (ex: breed, sex, color, weight)
- Recent photographs for each of your pets
- Waterproof containers for documents
- Microchip information (ex: microchip number, name and number of the microchip company)
- Your contact information (phone numbers and addresses for your family and friends or relatives you may be staying with)
Water, Food, Medications
- 2-week supply of food for each animal stored in waterproof containers
- 2-week supply of water for each animal
- Non-spill food and water dishes
- Manual can opener
- Feeding instructions for each animal
- 2-week supply of any medications (if applicable)
- Medication instructions (if applicable)
- One month supply of flea, tick, and heartworm preventative
Other Supplies
- Leash, collar with ID, and harness
- Toys
- Appropriate-sized pet carrier with bedding, blanket, or towel
- Pet first aid book and first aid kit
- Cleaning supplies for accidents (paper towls, plastic bags, disinfectant)
Cats
Documents
- Photocopied veterinary records
- Vaccinations
- Medical summary
- Rabies certificate
- Prescription for medications
- Most recent FeLV/FIV test result
- Photocopied registration information (ex: proof of ownership or adoption records)
- Pet description(s) (ex: breed, sex, color, weight)
- Recent photographs for each of your pets
- Waterproof container for documents
- Microchip information (ex: microchip number, name and number of the microchip company)
- Your contact information (phone numbers and addresses for your family and friends or relatives you may be staying with)
Water, Food, and Medications
- 2-week supply of food for each animal stored in waterproof containers
- 2-week supply of water for each animal
- Non-spill food and water dishes
- Manual can opener
- Feeding instructions for each animal
- 2-week supply of any medications (if applicable)
- Medication instructions (if applicable)
Other Supplies
- Collar with ID
- Litterbox and litter (cats)
- Pet first aid book and first aid kit
- Appropriate-sized pet carrier with bedding, blanket, or towel
- Cleaning supplies for accidents (paper towels, plastic bags, disinfectant)