In an emergency, a cat can be safely carried inside a pillow case. Obedience trained dogs will be more likely to cooperate with their owners during the evacuation and ensuing chaos. Include some of your pet's food in your family emergency kit. Pet's health records should also be included, as a boarding kennel will require these documents. Always identify your pets with collars and current license and vaccination tags.
Proper identification is crucial if pets and owners are separated during or after a fire.
Take your animals to the veterinarian after a fire as soon as possible. Pets can suffer from serious smoke inhalation in a matter of minutes, and could also have burns underneath their fur or feathers. Pets are family, too. They'll need your help in an emergency. Back to the top Send your questions to the Humane Society of Charles County, Maryland via our webmaster.