Crisis Checklist: Saving Your Pets Life When Disaster Strikes危机的清单：节省您的宠物的生活时，灾难降临

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Help could not come soon enough for the residents of New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf areas.帮助不能来很快为居民新奥尔良和周围的海湾地区。 But for devoted animal owners rescue came at a price…leave your pet behind.但是，对于业主专门的动物救援是有代价的...离开你的宠物落后。 Having a plan in place before disaster strikes can save both you and your pet's lives.有计划，灾难降临之前，可以节省您和您的宠物的生命。 Here's what to do now.以下是现在要做的。

General Helpful Hints 一般有用的提示

1 If you live in an apartment, consider putting an "animals inside" sign on your door. 1如果您生活在一个公寓，考虑把一个“动物内”的牌子在您的大门。 In case of fire, your pet's chances of survival may increase if the firemen know.在火警发生时，你的宠物的生存机会可能会增加，如果消防员知道。

2 Keep carrying cases, leads, etc. in an easily accessible location.二请携带案件，线索等在方便的位置。 If you must leave quickly, time spent looking for these items is time lost.如果你必须离开快，花费的时间寻找这些项目是损失的时间。

Know Your Neighbors 知道你的邻居

The help of a good neighbor can sometimes be your first line of defense.帮助的好邻居有时可以成为您的第一道防线。

1. 1 。 Exchange your house or apartment key with a trusted neighbor.外汇你的房子或公寓钥匙与值得信赖的邻居。 Exchanging keys with a neighbor offers the benefit of proximity.密钥交换与邻居的利益提供了近距离。 Should an unexpected crisis arise, your neighbor can reach your pets quickly.如果一个意想不到的危机出现，你的邻居可以达到您的宠物迅速。 Friends or family may not know about the problem until it is too late.家人或朋友可能并不了解这个问题，直到为时已晚。

2. 2 。 Make a Plan.制定一个计划。 Discuss what to do in case of emergency.讨论该怎么办在紧急情况下。 Do you have a cell phone?你有手机？ Make certain your neighbor has the number as well as any additional telephone numbers where you can be reached such as work or family.某些你的邻居的数目，以及任何额外的电话号码，您可以达成，如工作或家庭。 Write them on an index card in bold, large print, and laminate it.收件他们在索引卡中大胆，大量印刷和层压它。

3. 3 。 Fido, Buffy, Max, Celia, Snorky… If you have more than one pet, make certain your neighbor has the following information:菲多，捉鬼，马克斯，西莉亚， Snorky ...如果您有一个以上的宠物，使某些你的邻居有下列资料：

a.字母a. The Number of Pets You Have.的数目你有宠物。 If they know how many pets they need to find, chances increase greatly all will be rescued.如果他们知道有多少宠物，他们需要寻找，机会大大增加所有将获救。

b.湾 What Type of Animals You Have.什么样的动物你。 If Celia is a goldfish and your neighbor is looking for a dog, Celias' chances of rescue drop.如果西莉亚是金鱼和你的邻居正在寻找狗， Celias的机会拯救下降。 Make certain you are clear regarding the type of animal your neighbor should find.某些您是明确的关于动物种类你的邻居应该找到。

c.角 Location of Pets In Your Home.宠物的位置，在您的家。 This is important for caged animals such as birds, snakes, hamsters, etc. Do you keep your dog penned in the backyard?这是非常重要的笼养动物如鸟类，蛇，鼠等你继续写你的狗在后院？ Let them know.让他们知道。 The less time your neighbor spends searching for your pets, the more time they have to get them out quickly and safely.在更少的时间花在你的邻居搜索您的宠物，时间越长，他们有他们走出迅速和更安全。

d. Hi.嗨。 My Name Is… If your neighbor can't find your pet, they may respond if their names are called.我的名字是...如果你的邻居无法找到你的宠物，他们可能作出反应，如果他们的名字被称为。 Will they come when you whistle?他们将当您哨声？ Tell your neighbor.告诉你的邻居。 The more specific information they have, the better your pet's chance of rescue.更具体的信息，他们有更好宠物的机会救援。

On the Road Again 在道路上再次

Before you leave for a vacation or an extended trip, talk with the person who will be caring for your pets.在您离开度假或延长行程，跟人谁将照顾您的宠物。 Make certain it is someone you trust such as a responsible family member, friend, or neighbor.某些它是您信任的人，例如作为一个负责任的家庭成员，朋友或邻居。 If you use a pet sitting service, check their credentials before you leave.如果您使用的是坐在宠物服务，检查他们的凭据，然后离开。 Ask for names of other clients who have used their services and call them to see if they were pleased.卖出的名字谁其他客户使用该公司的服务，并呼吁他们，看看他们是否感到高兴。 Better to know before you go rather than returning to an unpleasant surprise.更好地了解你面前，而不是回到了令人不快的意外。

Discuss specifically what your sitter would do if a crisis arises and always leave contact numbers where you can be reached (hotel, cell phone, etc).具体讨论你的获得者将尽，如果发生危机，始终假联络电话号码，您可以达成（酒店，手机等） 。 Points to consider:点考虑：

1. 1 。 If a problem occurs, will your sitter take your pets until you return?如果出现问题，将你的获得者你的宠物，直到返回？ If not, give them the name and telephone number of a friend, family member, kennel or doggy spa they can contact to take your pets.如果不是这样，给他们的姓名和电话号码的朋友，家庭成员，狗或狗温泉他们能够接触到你的宠物。

2. 2 。 If an evacuation occurs, will your sitter take your pets?如果疏散时，将你的获得者你的宠物？

3. 3 。 In case of evacuation, give your sitter the telephone number of a family member or friend outside the effected area who can act as a contact.如果在撤离，让您的获得者，电话号码的家庭成员或朋友以外的地区实行谁可以作为一种联系。 If you and your sitter cannot reach each other, you can each call the contact who can help relay information.如果您和您的获得者不能达到对方，你可以每次通话联络谁可以帮助传递信息。

4. 4 。 If one must leave the area, prearrange with family or friends within driving distance to take your pets.如果其中一个必须离开该地区，酝酿与家人或朋友的车程距离范围内采取的宠物。 If you have more than one pet, ask in advance to make certain they can house all of them.如果你有一个以上的宠物，请事先向他们提出一些可容纳所有这些。 If not, find others who can.如果不是这样，找到其他谁可以。

Name, Rank and Serial Number 名称，等级和序号

Make certain your pets have proper identification.某些您的宠物有适当的身份证件。 Include your last name and telephone number as well as the pet's name on the ID tag.包含您的姓氏和电话号码，以及宠物的名字的编号标记。 If you have one, consider using a cell phone number in case you and your pet are separated and you can't go home.如果你有一个，考虑使用手机号码的情况下，您和您的宠物分开，你不能回家。

Your Little Black Book 你的小黑皮书

Begin collecting important telephone numbers and information now so you have them if you need them.开始收集重要的电话号码和信息，所以你如果你需要他们。 To gather this information, conduct an Internet search for your area or contact animal associations such as the ASPCA or The Humane Society.为了收集这些信息，进行互联网搜索的地区或接触动物协会，如ASPCA或慈善协会。 Your list should also include your vet and a 24 hour animal hospital.您的清单还应包括你的兽医和24小时的动物医院。

1. 1 。 Pet Friendly Shelters: Many shelters may not accept pets in need of a temporary safe haven, but some do.宠物友好收容所：许多收容所可能无法接受的宠物，需要一个临时避风港，但有些事情。 Find the ones in your areas just in case.寻找那些在您的领域中，以防万一。

2. 2 。 Dog Friendly Lodging: Should you be displaced, know where to go.宠物友善住宿：如果你流离失所，知道去什么地方。 If you can't reach friends or family, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of hotels and motels which accept pets can be a life saver.如果你不能达到家人或朋友的姓名，地址及电话号码，旅馆和汽车旅馆接受宠物可以成为生活的程序。

3. 3 。 Animal Rescue Centers.动物拯救中心。 Even the best laid plans go astray.即使是最好的计划误入歧途。 If this happens, call your local animal shelter or vet and ask if they can provide assistance.如果发生这种情况，请您当地的动物收容所或审核，并询问是否可以提供援助。 If you have more than one pet, confirm that they will be able to take them all.如果你有一个以上的宠物，确认，他们将能够把他们所有。

4. 4 。 Here are a few starting points for more information.以下是几个出发点，更多的信息。

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals American Veterinary Medical Foundation American Humane Association Petfinder.com美国社会为防止虐待动物的美国兽医医学基金会美国人文协会Petfinder.com

If You Must Evacuate 如果您必须撤离

If the situation becomes so dire you must leave, consider the following.如果局势变得如此严峻你必须离开，请考虑以下。 Generally, time is of the essence.一般来说，时间是至关重要的。

1. 1 。 Leave as quickly as possible and take your pets with you!离开尽快和您的宠物与你！ Don't leave your pets behind thinking you can return and get them.不要离开您的宠物落后思想您可以返回，并让他们。 Very often, you will not be permitted to return until the crisis is over.很多时候，你不会被允许返回，直到危机已经结束。

2. 2 。 If you are driving, load up the animals and hit the road.如果您是驾驶，装载动物和上路了。 If you can't take your pets where you are going, use your back up family member or friend plan first.如果你不能把你的宠物你要去哪里，请使用备份家庭成员或朋友计划第一。 Then your dog friendly lodging or rescue shelter options.然后，你的狗友好住宿或救援的住房选择。 If worse comes to worse, you may be able to find someone along the way who can help you.如果恶化到糟糕的是，您可以找到前进的道路谁可以帮助你。

3. 3 。 If you cannot take your pet(s) to a safe place and you MUST evacuate, help improve your pet's chances to stay alive.如果你不能把你的宠物（星期日） ，以一个安全的地方，你必须撤离，帮助改善你的宠物的机会生存下去。 Make certain dogs are unchained or uncaged.某些狗unchained或uncaged 。 Pets left alone will rely on their natural instincts to survive.宠物独自将依靠其自然本能，为了生存。

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