Emergency Preparedness For Pets

When putting together your family’s emergency supply kit, remember to include items for your pet(s).

Here are some suggestions:

  • Food – At least a 3 day supply of food in an airtight, waterproof container.
  • Water – Store at least 3 days of water for yourself, family and pets.
  • Medicines and medical records – Keep an extra supply of medicines your pet takes in waterproof container with a copy of medical records.
  • First Aid kit – Talk to your veterinarian about what is most appropriate for your pet’s emergency needs. Items such as cotton bandage rolls, tape, scissors, flea and tick prevention, latex gloves, antibiotic ointment, etc.
  • Collar with ID tag, harness or leash – Your pet should wear a collar with rabies tag and identification at all times. You may want to ask your veterinarian about permanent identification such as microchipping and enrolling your pet in a recovery database.
  • Crate or other pet carrier – If you need to evacuate, take your pets with you. Don’t leave them behind as it may be several days or weeks until you can return home.
  • Sanitation – Include litter and a litter box, newspapers, paper towels, trash bags and household chlorine bleach to provide for your pet’s sanitation needs.
  • Add a picture of you and your pet together in case you become separated.
  • Put some favorite toys, treats or bedding in your kit. Familiar items can reduce stress for your pet.

Create a Plan to get away in case you need to evacuate. Assess the situation and take your pets with you. Keep in mind that many public shelters may not allow your pet inside. Find out in advance where pet friendly shelters are located. Consider family or friends who may be willing to take you and your pets in during an emergency. Other options include a hotel, kennel or possibly a veterinarian’s office. Develop a buddy plan with neighbors, friends or relatives to make sure someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. Be prepared to improvise as conditions change.

Have a back up plan just in case.

Places to Board your pet:
  • Animal Clinic at Cambridge — Dogs & Cats – 6679 Glenn Hwy, Cambridge 740-439-1728
  • Guernsey Veterinary Clinic – Dogs & Cats – 2103 E Wheeling Ave, Cambridge 740-432-5980
  • Aurora Kennels – Dogs only – 3590 Old Wheeling Rd, Zanesville 740-454-6629
  • Bark Ave Boarding Kennels – Dogs & Cats  & Birds– 2680 Shaw Rd, Zanesville, 740-450-7352
  • Brandywine Hospital for Pets – Dogs & Cats – 1384 Brandywine Blvd, Zanesville, 740-453-0539
  • Muskingum Valley Veterinary Service – Dogs & Cats – 2058 East Pike, Zanesville, 740-454-6295
  • Gold Star Kennel – Dogs & Cats – 43022 Industrial Park Rd, Cadiz, 740-942-3262
  • Hidden Meadow Boarding Kennel – Dogs only – 39860 Old SR 147, Bethesda, OH, 740-484-1773
  • Ohio Valley Kennels – Dogs & Cats, will also care for hamsters or fish if you bring them in, 30654 SR 7, Marietta, 740-373-7400
Pet Friendly Hotel/Motel/ Bed & Breakfast:

*Pets may be subject to an extra fee (check for limit of pets, size, and other conditions)

  • Cambridge Days Inn – Cambridge, OH – 800-432-5691or 740-432-5691
  • Comfort Inn – Cambridge, OH – 800-228-5150 or 740-435-3200
  • Deer Creek Motel – Cambridge, OH – 800-637-2917 or 740-432-6391
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites – Cambridge, OH – 888-236-2427 or 740-435-8700
  • Microtel Inn & Suites – Cambridge, OH – 800-337-0050 or 740-435-8080
  • Quality Inn – Cambridge, OH – 800-528-1234 or 740-439-3581
  • Best Western – Cambridge, OH – 800-228-5150 or 740-435-0035
  • Southgate Hotel – Cambridge, OH – 800-272-6232 or 740-432-7313 
Campgrounds & Cabins that accept pets:
  • Big Sky RV Park – 73325 Irish Ridge Rd, Kimbolton – 740-498-7043
  • Hillview Acres Campground – 66271 Wolf’s Den Rd, Cambridge – 740-439-3348
  • Salt Fork Campground – 14755 Cadiz Rd, Lore City – 740-432-1508
  • Seneca Lake Campground – 22172 Park Rd, Senecaville – 740-685-6013
  • Spring Valley Campground – 8000 Dozer Rd, Cambridge – 740-439-9291
  • A+ Timberline Cabins Ohio – 65744 Endley Rd, Cambridge – 740-432-9662
  • Piedmont Marina – Freeport, OH – 740-433-4847
  • Salt Fork Lodge Cabins – 14755 Cadiz Rd, Lore City – 740-439-2751 or 800-282-7275
  • Seneca Point Cabins – 17900 Lashley Rd, Senecaville – 740-676-5444 or 740-312-2400
  • Valley View Cabin – Kimbolton – 740-995-0872
If you have large animals-

If you have large animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, goats or pigs on your property, be sure to prepare for a disaster and have a plan.

  • Ensure all animals have some form of identification.
  • Evacuate animals whenever possible.
  • Map out primary and secondary routes in advance.
  • Make available vehicles and trailers needed for transporting and supporting each type of animal.
  • Also make available experienced drivers and handlers. (You may want to allow animals a chance to become accustomed to vehicular travel so they are less frightened and easier to move).
  • Check that destinations have food, water, veterinary care and handling equipment.
  • If evacuation is not possible, animal owners must decide whether to move large animals to shelter or turn them outside. It is up to the owner to decide what is the best plan for their animals.

Whether you decide to stay put in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire, or flood, tornado, or terrorist attack depends largely on emergency planning done today.

For more information go to ready.gov/animals or view this video:

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