Arwen's Friends Sphynx

Spring Hill, FL 34606
Jess@ArwensFriends.com

Pet Saftey - Be Prepared!

There are many circumstances in life that effect the saftey of your pets!

Please rememeber your pet - they are part of your family! Make sure they stay safe!

Hurricane/Storm Saftey
Our Cattery is located in Hurricane Alley! We always have to be ready to pick up and leave - just in case!
Make sure if severe weather is heading your way - you are prepared!
Make a Survival kit for your pets!
This should include the following:
- Most Recent Shot Records
- Your pets food
- Some water - gallon jugs work great!
- an extra collar & leash
- blankets to keep your pets warm and dry
- current photos of your pet - incase they get lost!
If you are unable to evacuate with your pet -- please take the time to make safe arrangements for your pets! There are many shelters that will house pets temporarly during disasters! (keep in mind - up to date shots are a must! or you will be turned away! The saftey of MANY pets are at stake in emergency situations!)
American Red Cross facilites can NOT accept pets due to health codes -- so PLEASE PLEASE call ahead -- try hotels - if there is a "no pet" policy - ask if it can be waived for an emergancy situation -- call friends and relatives and arrange to stay with them!
If you must evacuate -- just DO NOT leave your pets behind!
Contact the Humane Society of the US for more info:
The Humane Society of the United States, Disaster Services, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.
Runaway, Lost, or Stolen Pets
Always keep up to date photos of your pets incase you have a runaway, lost, or stolen pet!
Visit your local Animal Services/Control facilities to make sure your pet has not been picked up!
Check ALL your local shelters! (you can find a list of local shelters for your county at Animal Control)
Contact the Above every 2-3 days until your pet is home!
Other tips in finding your pet!
- advertise in "lost" ads in local paper
- check newspaper "found" ads
- check "pets for sale" ads
- post flyers are local area stores
- call vets in your area
- call emergancy vets in your area
Do not give up hope! Your pet is out there! Be persistant and do not give up! Bring your pet home!

Quick Facts:

*Chemicals can be absorbed through a cat's paws. Floor waxes and cleaning solutions pose a particular danger.

*Human painkillers such acetaminophen (Tylenol) are highly toxic to cats.

*The majority of aerosol sprays contain poison and should never be sprayed near a cat's food.

*Coins can choke a cat and should never be left around. Pennies minted after 1982 pose an added danger as they contain zinc which is toxic.

*Watch out for insence oils! Cats are curious and can inhale the oil!

Household Pet Hazards:

*Many foods that are perfectly safe for humans could be harmful or potentially deadly to dogs and cats. To be safe, keep the following food items out of your pet's menu: coffee grounds, chocolate, yeast dough, macadamia nuts, fatty foods, avocado, grapes, raisins, onions, tea, alcohol, salt, garlic, chewing gun, breath freshiners that contain xzlitol. (there is much much more -- so beware - and take the time to see if it is pet safe!)

*Always keep garbage out of a pet's reach, as rotting food contains molds or bacteria that could produce food poisoning.

*Make sure you follow all directions on household cleaning supplies! This can mean life or death to your little buddy!

Useful Pet Saftey Links:

*The American Vet Medical Assocition

http://www.avma.org/default.asp

*The American Red Cross

http://www.redcross.org/

*National Hurricane Center

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

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