--> Wolf and the FiveSibes ask, "Do you have a plan?" No one wants to think about something as horrific and scary as a disaster, ranging from fires to floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, lightning storms, explosions, and other accidents that may involve your pets. But we have to ask: Do you have an exit strategy? What if something happens and you cannot get home to your pet, do you have a designated caregiver? Do you have an emergency evacuation plan in place? How about an emergency kit? A list of pet-friendly shelters you and your family can go to? Do you have a water and food supply? Are your pets collars and leashes ready to go? What about if your pet has special needs and medications? While we hope we never have to initiate a Pet Disaster Preparedness Plan or ever use an Emergency Kit, it is such an important subject and one we would like to address in partnership with the ASPCA for September's Disaster Preparedness Month, a...

"Woo! We don't want Sandy to come for a visit." With Hurricane Sandy heading up the East Coast, please be safe out there. Here is some v aluable information when pre paring for a disaster : *Have an evac plan that includes your pets.  *Have all collar & ID tags and leashes ready to go.  *Charge your cell phones. Have an extra battery handy. *Have a "go" kit ready.  Don't forget to include in your "go" kit (a recommend ed 3-day supply of) : food water   pet meds treats toys first aid kit ALSO INCLUDE: emergency telephone numbers     pet beds  blankets towels crates flashlights fresh batteries battery-operated radio Here is an important preparedness video from FEMA : More info on pet pre paredness fro m FEMA , visit HERE . More info on pet preparedness from the American Kennel Club , visit HERE . More info on pet preparedness from the ASPCA , visit HERE .  Also check out these site...