pet friendly fire escape plans

Pet owners please read. be safe and be responsible!


Dog Day Afternoons Country Day Prep's
Tips for Fire Safety
Pet Fire Safety

* Keep your pet's current license and vaccination tags on his or her collar to help with identification in case you become separated. The best way to ensure easy identification is to have your pet micro-chipped.
* Do not keep burning candles or flammable materials at a level where pets can knock them over.
* Pay close attention any time you are burning candles. Dogs do not blister when they burn and take a long time to heal, so it is very important for you to be aware of where they are when you have candles lit.
* Keep electrical cords out of your pet's reach to prevent chewing, which could shock your pet or cause a fire .
* Prepare an emergency kit with important financial and personal information. Include your pet's medical records and food.
* Have a plan for a friend, family member, or boarding kennel to take care of your pet on short notice in case of an emergency.
* Use a Pet Alert rescue sticker to help make firefighters aware of your pets.

Pet Evacuation

* Plan an evacuation route that allows you to check your pets' usual hiding and sleeping places
* If possible, lead your pets to safety on leashes or carry them in crates or cages.
* Cats can be carried in pillow cases to keep them from injuring themselves or others.
* One more reason to obedience train your dog: Trained dogs will be more likely to cooperate during an evacuation.
* Even if a Pet Alert rescue sticker is posted, tell the firefighters that your pets are still inside if you are unable to evacuate them with you.

After a Fire

* Take your pets to a veterinarian as soon as possible to check for burns under their fur or feathers or smoke inhalation, which can happen in a matter or minutes.
* Burn signs to look for in dogs include singed hair that may pull out easily and reddened or grayish skin, depending on the severity of the burn. Even if you can't see anything wrong, you should take your dog to the vet to be checked over thoroughly.
* Use the following information to care for your pet in an emergency on the way to the vet.

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