Don't forget about your pets!

Dogs and cats are domesticated, so they depend on their human caregivers in times of crisis! Don't forget about their lives and needs, as your family prepares for a natural disaster.

Check on the Tropical Weather Status for planning purposes. When you get to the "Central Florida Hurricane Center" homepage, look on the left side and under "CURRENT STORMS" click on the one you want to see.  Don't forget your Boxer's medical needs in your planning!

Also please visit the Pet Friendly website that lists motels, campgrounds, emergency vets, and other important resources that aid in travel planning with your Boxer (or other pets).

See our suggested checklist below, for "must-have" items to bring along in case of an evacuation.

Checklist:

√ Photo of you with your pet(s) for identification purposes, should you be separated or need a photo handy.

√ Microchip your pets! Vet offices and shelters scan "found" pets and stray animals for microchip information. It's your best bet for being reunited with your canine family member!

√ Take AT LEAST one week's worth of Boxer medications.

 √ Take your dog's vaccination records, especially proof of Rabies.

√ Collar with tags, or harness (we use harnesses when we want to be absolutely sure that the dogs will not back out of a collar - helpful when using interstate hwy rest stops with all the strange noises that may "spook" dogs)

√ Leash

√ AT LEAST one week's worth of food, and food additives - don't forget the can opener if required

√ Water and food dishes

√ Dog bed(s)

√ Water in plastic jugs

√ Dog toys and treats

√ Towellettes ( that contain soap or are anti-bacterial ) for cleaning your hands.

√ Towels for cleaning up spills

√ Some plastic poop bags for cleaning up after a potty break.

√ Travel crate or equivalent (doggie seatbelts, etc...)

√ A printed list of important telephone numbers