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Disasters can strike at any time. It doesn’t have to be something as large as Hurricane Floyd to force you to leave your home. Chemical accidents, fires, any number of possible situations could arise and you need to be prepared to care for your animals. Franklin Township is currently organizing an Animal Emergency Response Team. You can read more about this effort here. Only SCFA members can volunteer for the Team, though non-members can help by donating items like animals crates and other supplies. If you’d like to join the team and are a Second Chance for Animals member, contact Marianne M. If you’re not a member but would still like to join, please see our page about joining Second Chance for Animals.

If you live in Franklin Township and an emergency arises that requires you to evacuate your home, you will be contacted by the police. You should bring your animals to the shelter at the Municipal Complex on DeMott Lane. If you cannot provide transportation for your companion pets, advise the authorities. If possible, transportation may be provided if it is available and if it will not endanger the drivers/rescuers. Larger animals, like horses, will be housed on a local farm and you will need to get them there.

Whether you live in Franklin Township or not, here are some additional Disaster Tips for Companion Animals that we can all benefit from:

1) Always keep a collar and tag on animals that should normally wear them.

2) Identify several possible locations you can take your animals should you have to evacuate.Remember that shelters set up for people normally do not allow pets. Find out if any motels or hotels in your area will accept pets. You might be able to use one as an alternate shelter site.

3) Start a buddy system in your neighborhood so someone will check on your animals if you’re not there.

4) Have a week’s supply of emergency food and water on hand. If you have cats, have an extra litter pan and litter.

5) Have several pictures of your animals available.

6) See if your veterinarian has a disaster plan.

7) If your animal takes medication, keep an emergency supply.

8) Have a cat carrier ready to evacuate each cat in your household.

9) Have a harness or leash for each dog in your household.

10) Also have a stake out chain for dogs.

11) Make sure falling debris can’t reach your dog on an outside run.

12) Give your animals plenty of comfort during an emergency.

13) Know where animal shelters or rescue animal organizations are in your area.

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Last Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2007