Clay Humane, a nonprofit veterinary clinic in Orange Park, is encouraging pet parents to prepare for the 2024 hurricane season on the First Coast.
This week’s Insider Deals are so good you’ll want all of them, a nonprofit veterinary clinic in Orange Park, is encouraging pet parents to prepare for the 2024 hurricane season on the First Coast.
Hurricane season is from June 1-Nov. 30, but we’ve seen hurricanes pop up before June 1, which means it’s time to prepare now -- and that includes planning for your petsPhotos of your pet in case you become separatedAnimal-specific supplies, such as a spray bottle with water for birds, appropriate strong bowls for reptiles and bedding for hamsters and other small petsMake sure you have an appropriate-size carrier for your pet that includes ample room.
Pets often run away or get separated from their owners during disasters. Make sure your pet always wears identification tags with your current contact information, especially your phone number. If your pet has a microchip , confirm the company the chip is registered with has your current information so any vet can scan the chip and contact you if someone finds your pet.Should you need to evacuate or can’t find a pet-friendly shelter nearby, know the appropriate path to get out of harm’s way.
“People typically wait until the last minute to prepare for approaching hurricanes,” Dr. Christian Broadhurst, senior staff veterinarian at Clay Humane, said. “This leaves pet owners at risk of not finding essential pet supplies or being equipped to evacuate and find pet-friendly shelters. Following these do’s and don’ts can set pet owners and their animals up for a safer hurricane season.
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