Emergency kit checklist
For your pets
Overview
Create an emergency kit for your pets to help keep
them comfortable during an emergency.
Your pet kit should contain enough supplies to last a
minimum of 72 hours. The kit should be clearly
labelled, easy to carry and stored with your other
emergency kits in an easy to access location.
Use this checklist to build your kit over time and
personalize it to suit your pet’s needs.
Items to consider
 Pet carrier
 First-aid kit and guide book
 Enough food and water to last up to 7 days
 Liquid dish soap, disinfectant and paper towels
 Garbage bags/waste bags for clean-up
 Extra collar or harness as well as an extra leash
 Blanket/towels
 Medication
 Recent photos of your pet
 Photocopies of medical records and a
waterproof container with a two-week supply of
any medicine your pet requires (check expiry
dates)
 Copies of vaccination records, I.D. tags, medical
and insurance information
Pet specific considerations
Dogs:
 Toys/comfort items
 Treats
 Muzzle
 Leash and collar
Cats:
 Toys
 Litter and disposable litter trays (aluminum
roasting pans are perfect)
Birds:
 Cage or carrier; blanket to cover cage
 Spray bottle to moisten your bird's feathers
 If the carrier does not have a perch, line it with
paper towels that you can change frequently.
 Keep the carrier in an area that is as quiet as
possible.
 Because it is so important that birds eat on a
daily basis, consider buying a timed feeder. If
you need to leave your bird unexpectedly the
feeder will ensure the feeding schedule is not
interrupted.
Reptiles:
 Pillowcase or permanent housing for
transportation
 Soaking bowl and heating pad
Small animals:
 Hamsters, gerbils, mice and guinea pigs should
be transported in secure carriers with bedding
materials, food and food bowls.
 Salt lick, extra water bottle, hidebox or tube