Emergency Preparedness for Pets

Important Information:

Phone: (410) 222-8900

Animal Control is now
closed on Mondays!

Prepare Your Other Family Members - Your Pets, Now!

PREPARE!

Create a “Pet Emergency Kit” complete with:

At least three days of food, water, and any medications that your pet may need
Vet/vaccination records, etc.
Collars/ID’s, Harnesses, and/or leashes
Pictures of you and other family members with your pet(s)
Sanitation kit: pet litter, litter box, plastic trash bags and household chlorine bleach
First Aid Kit: talk to your vet or contact Animal Control about what is most appropriate for your pet(s) emergency needs e.g. cotton bandage rolls, bandage tape and scissors, antibiotic ointment, flea and tick prevention, latex gloves, isopropyl alcohol, and saline solution
Have a carrier or crate ready that your pet has been adapted to for safe transportation purposes.The carrier should be large enough to allow your pet to stand, turn around and lie down
Consider microchipping your animal

KNOW WHAT TO DO!

Develop and implement your family’s emergency plan, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND!

If you have enough notice, prepare an alternate home for your pet (family, friends, or local kennel)and get your pet there in advance (List of Emergency Boarding Facilities) Space and temporary cages may be limited, so if you have to respond to a shelter with your pet, make sure it is in a carrier (plan in advance and purchase one now)
Pay attention to news briefs, county updates, and check the county website for up to the minute status of shelters in your area
Know which local hotels/motels will take pets, or which animal boarding facilities take pets during emergencies (List of current Pet Friendly Hotels/Motels in your area and in surrounding jurisdictions)

For more information obtain a copy of the Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense brochure offered by the Department of Homeland Security.

WHAT ANIMAL CONTROL CAN DO FOR YOU IN EMERGENCIES

Depending on available space, Animal Control will seek to make all shelters “pet friendly”
Provide pick-up and transportation of pets for the elderly and disabled
Provide transportation and temporary care, shelter, food and water at the shelter, if space is available
Provide transportation and temporary care, shelter, food and water at the Animal Control Facility in Millersville
Animal Control is working with local veterinarians, kennels, and rescues to establish a network of volunteers to assist with the proper transportation, care and shelter of your pets during disasters.

If you have additional questions contact Animal Control at (410) 222-8900.

Anne Arundel County, MD. 44 Calvert Street Annapolis, MD. 21401 | Telephone: (410) 222-7000 | Suggestions | Disclaimer