Nola's Notes

Pet Hurricane Preparedness Kit

When you assemble your hurricane preparedness kit, remember to pack a kit for your pet. Besides the items listed below, make sure your pet is microchipped in case you are separated and that your pet is up to date on its vaccinations, and you have the records. A photo of you and your pet can help identify you as a pet’s owner as well.

Some of the items you will want to include in an emergency kit for your pet are:

Food – Keep at least a week’s supply of food in an airtight, waterproof container and food bowl.

• Water – Store a water bowl and several days supply of water.

• Medicine – Keep an extra supply of the medicine your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container.

• First Aid Kit – Talk to your veterinarian about what is most appropriate for your pet’s emergency medical needs.

• Collar with ID tag and a harness or leash. Include a backup leash, collar and ID tags. Have copies of your pet’s registration information and other relevant documents in a waterproof container and available electronically.

• Traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet.

• Grooming items – Pet shampoo, conditioner, and other items, in case your pet needs some cleaning up.

• Sanitation needs – Include pet litter and litter box (if appropriate), newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags and household chlorine bleach to provide for your pet’s sanitation needs.

• Familiar items – Put favorite toys, treats or bedding in your kit. Familiar items can help reduce stress for your pet.

Learn more at ready.gov/pets.

It’s Raining Kittens & Puppies

Suncoast Humane Society invites you to join them for an adorable weekend of kittens & puppies and baby shower fun. The shelter has a very large influx of kittens and puppies being born and brought into the shelter currently who will need furever homes. Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4, stop by the SHS Courtyard to see the babies from 10 am to 2 pm. Gifts & donations will be accepted and appreciated. SHS is located at 6781 San Casa Drive. For more information, call 941•474•7884.

Suncoast Humane Society is hosting an adoption event on Saturday, June 17, 10 am to 2 pm, at the Port Charlotte Petco, 1808 Tamiami Trail, Pt. Charlotte. There will be many animals there for you to meet and greet, and hopefully take home to be your furever best fur friend. For more information, call 941•474•7884.