Disaster Preparedness For Your Pet

1.

If my pet is lost during an emergency or natural disaster I should file a lost report with the Hawaiian Humane Society.

True

False

Keep your pet’s identification information up-to-date. Provide cats and dogs with a microchip and identification tag. A dog license is legal proof of ownership and should be renewed every two years. You can file a lost report online at HawaiianHumane.org/TakeAction or call 356-2228.

Explanation

Keep your pet’s identification information up-to-date. Provide cats and dogs with a microchip and identification tag. A dog license is legal proof of ownership and should be renewed every two years. You can file a lost report online at HawaiianHumane.org/TakeAction or call 356-2228.

2.

Pets must come to a shelter with:

A crate or carrier

ID tag

Leash

Collar

Week supply of food, medication and litter for cats

All of the above

Animals should bring a crate or carrier that’s large enough to accommodate the pet comfortably. Pets should also have an ID tag, collar, and a leach, as well as a week supply of the following: food, medications and litter for cats. You can download our disaster preparedness brochure for more information online at HawaiianHumane.org

Explanation

Animals should bring a crate or carrier that’s large enough to accommodate the pet comfortably. Pets should also have an ID tag, collar, and a leach, as well as a week supply of the following: food, medications and litter for cats. You can download our disaster preparedness brochure for more information online at HawaiianHumane.org

3.

The nonprofit Hawaiian Humane Society is a designated first responder and partners with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to assist in disaster planning and response.

True

False

Island humane societies and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency developed a list of designated shelters that will welcome pets during a disaster. All island humane societies are independent and not affiliated with each other. They provide this as a public service to the community.

Explanation

Island humane societies and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency developed a list of designated shelters that will welcome pets during a disaster. All island humane societies are independent and not affiliated with each other. They provide this as a public service to the community.

4.

Rescue alert stickers are useful to notify people that pets are inside your home.

True

False

Always take your pet with you. However, if for some reason you can’t get home to them make sure the sticker is visible to rescue workers and include the types and number of pets in your household and your veterinarian’s contact information.

Explanation

Always take your pet with you. However, if for some reason you can’t get home to them make sure the sticker is visible to rescue workers and include the types and number of pets in your household and your veterinarian’s contact information.

5.

What items should be included in your pet's disaster preparedness kit?

7-10 day supply of food and water.

Crate or carrier in which he can stand up and turn around in.

Leash, collar with updated ID and license tags and other care supplies.

Medications.

Health records including vaccinations.

Photographs of your pet.

All of the above.

Keep your pet’s essentials in secure containers that can be easily accessed and carried.

Explanation

Keep your pet’s essentials in secure containers that can be easily accessed and carried.

6.

What will ensure your pet's safety during a disaster?

Bring him indoors well before the natural disaster.

Make sure your home is safe for you and your pet.

Visit HawaiianHumane.org to find a pet-friendly shelter.

Arrange for your pet to stay with friends or family if necessary.

All of the above.

If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for pets. Never leave them behind. Visit HawaiianHumane.org for tips and info.

Explanation

If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for pets. Never leave them behind. Visit HawaiianHumane.org for tips and info.

7.

Animals at pet-friendly shelters are expected to be fed, walked, and cleaned by the owner.

True

False

The animals at pet-friendly shelters are the responsibility of the owners. The responsibility of the Humane Society staff and volunteers are to manage the shelter. All animals are expected to be fed, walked and cleaned by the owners.

Explanation

The animals at pet-friendly shelters are the responsibility of the owners. The responsibility of the Humane Society staff and volunteers are to manage the shelter. All animals are expected to be fed, walked and cleaned by the owners.

8.

What items should your pet have with them at a pet shelter?

A bed.

His favorite toy.

Up-to-date pet identification and vaccinations and a disaster preparedness kit.

All of the above.

Provide information on your pet’s behavioral or medical conditions and the name and number of your veterinarian when fostering or boarding him. Pets will not be admitted to a pet-friendly emergency shelter without necessary supplies. You can download our disaster preparedness brochure for more information online at HawaiianHumane.org

Explanation

Provide information on your pet’s behavioral or medical conditions and the name and number of your veterinarian when fostering or boarding him. Pets will not be admitted to a pet-friendly emergency shelter without necessary supplies. You can download our disaster preparedness brochure for more information online at HawaiianHumane.org

9.

Emergency pet shelters on Oahu are run by:

Hawaiian Humane Society staff and volunteers

American Red Cross

Other animal welfare organizations.

The American Red Cross does not fund or run pet friendly shelters. Individuals interested in becoming an emergency pet shelter volunteer can call 356-2216 or sign up online at HawaiianHumane.org.

Explanation

The American Red Cross does not fund or run pet friendly shelters. Individuals interested in becoming an emergency pet shelter volunteer can call 356-2216 or sign up online at HawaiianHumane.org.

10.

How many emergency pet shelters are on Oahu?

10

25

30

50

Find out which of the 30 emergency pet shelters is nearest you by visiting HawaiianHumane.org. Shelters will open as needed depending on the disaster.

Explanation

Find out which of the 30 emergency pet shelters is nearest you by visiting HawaiianHumane.org. Shelters will open as needed depending on the disaster.