With another typhoon causing torrential rains and rising floods across Luzon, pet owners should consider the safety of their pets. As a pet’s safety is the responsibility of its owner, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has shared a few reminders on how to keep them safe during stormy weather.
Preparation is key when it comes to disasters, so it is important to have an evacuation plan in place in case of emergencies, especially if there are threats of floods or landslides in the area. Pet owners should also have an emergency kit filled with essentials like pet food, water, first aid supplies, and medical records.
It is also vital that pet owners know how and where they can safely transport their pets. If carriers aren’t available, items such as laundry baskets and basins can be used as makeshift alternatives for carrying pets.
While pets should never be left behind during disasters, there are some dire cases where pet owners cannot take their pets with them while evacuating. In such cases, it is important to leave them uncaged and unchained so they may have a chance to survive.
PAWS has also urged the public to help stray animals they may encounter during the storm whenever possible. Whether by providing food and water, shelter, or veterinary care, any effort can help ensure that animals are safer during these difficult times.
