September is National Preparedness Month.  DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PET EMERGENCY KIT TIPS.  Regardless of where you live, you should be prepared for disasters such as earthquakes, flash floods and fires. This means you need a plan for your entire family, including your beloved pets! Keep in mind that microchipping your pet (before an emergency such as a natural disaster occurs) is the first step in preparing to protect your pet. Suggested items to keep in your pet’s emergency kit:

1) Pet Food (At least a week’s supply, and don’t forget a can opener for any canned food). 2) Water (At least a week’s supply of fresh water for drinking and cleaning purposes). 3) Food & Water Bowls (Collapsible bowls may be the best for easy packing & storing). 4) Medications (Make sure they are all labeled and kept out of the sun & heat, and in securely fastened containers. For any medication requiring injectable administration, remember to bring syringes and needles. “Pill pockets” may be helpful for administering oral medication). 5) Vaccination Records (Paper copies are good, but storing pictures of your pet’s vaccine records in your phone is an easy, convenient, and safe way to maintain and access the records when needed). 6) Photographs (A picture of you and your pet is extremely helpful for ownership identification purposes, and a picture of your pet alone is always helpful in the event you need to make any “lost pet” fliers. Again, storing pictures in your phone is an efficient way to go). 7) Pet First Aid Kit (Keep this kit in a waterproof container. Include items such as sterile gauze pads, nonstick bandages, towels, or strips of clean cloth, adhesive tape for bandages, blunt-edge scissors, saline, Silvadene cream, Chlorhexidine solution,Milk ofMagnesia, activated charcoal, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide (3%), digital thermometer, eye dropper or large syringe without needle, muzzle, stretcher or blanket, temporary ID tags. If you’ve evacuated, use tags to mark down your temporary contact information and the phone number of a friend or relative unaffected by the crisis). 8) Collar, Harness, Leash, Long Nylon Rope and Basket Muzzle (In the event you need to tether your pet at any time, always use a harness as opposed to a collar, but make sure your pet cannot pull out of the harness. If your dog becomes scared or injured, it may require temporary use of a muzzle. Make sure you use a “basket” style muzzle such as the “Baskerville” muzzle so that your dog can still pant, drink, and even eat while wearing the muzzle). 9) Pet Carrier (A sturdy plastic carrier is best. Make sure it closes securely and is not missing any screws or fasteners). 10) Portable Crate/Kennel & Pet Bed or Blanket (If you do not have room for a crate, make sure the pet carrier is large enough to double as your pet’s “temporary living quarters”). 11) Crate Liners/Potty Pads/Paper Towels (To use in your pet carrier or crate and other places). For additional information, copy and paste the link below: https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?e=753facaeec&u=b2a356f4f502f15e7c1520a95&id=315123078a OUCH - THE GROUND IS HOT   WALK BAREFOOT across the asphalt, cement, other pavement, dirt, or sand. If the ground feels too hot for your feet, then IT IS TOO HOT FOR YOUR PET’S PAWS! The pads on your pet’s paws can become BURNED, BLISTERED & INFECTED FROM WALKING ACROSS ANY HOT GROUND, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS! If you have any questions, or if we can serve you in any way, please reach out in the comment section. We're glad you're here! We love you.