How pet owners can take care of their furry companions during disasters

Since 2020 when the pandemic struck the world weve been living in a lot of uncertainty With people trying to reach their native places and losing jobs globally people have been struggling to make ends meet and keep their near and dear ones safe pet parents alikeInstead of abandoning their furry friends in the challenging times they went above and beyond to take care of them While people were getting back to their normal lives with easing restrictions another unprecedented tragedy takes over the world the RussiaUkraine war The unfolding humanitarian crisis has not only wreaked havoc on lives and livelihoods but also on numerous pet ownersFaizal Islam Cofounder Carry My Pet shares how a pet owners can prepare to relocate with their furry friends during emergenciesThe pet dilemmaWhether it is from war zones natural disasters or otherwise the basic procedure to relocate pets is similar However every country has different sets of rules and policies around it with some of them being really strict Life is unpredictable therefore one must be prepared for the worst instead of getting nervous and panicking in troubling situations Several pet relocation companies aid pet parents in safe and easy transportation However some basic preparation beforehand will make the process simpler faster and more convenientKeep all relevant documents and emergency contacts readyTo begin with you can keep all necessary documents ranging from the owners passports to the No Objection Certificate NOC from an authorized person in place The NOC can either be applied by the pets owner or the agency they hire Keeping some emergency contact information handy is beneficial too and can lead to less chaos and confusion when relocating The pet owners must have contact numbers of supply stores and veterinarians in the country they are residing in Additionally having the operational emergency contact of the Indian Embassy is crucial They must also have the address in case communication systems are affected and there is a need to go and contact the authorities physicallyUpdated pets vaccination books are crucialNo matter the country having an updated pet vaccination book is necessary Therefore to avoid the lastminute hassles especially during tough times it is better to update it regularly Getting your pets vaccinated on time and keeping the record straight helps pet parentsCheck microchip statusEach pet is identified by a microchip containing 15 digits that should comply with ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO standard 11785 There is no other way of identifying a pet Therefore make sure that the microchip is in place and if it is check if the microchip scanner can read the unique numberEnsure enough food supplies and medicinesThere is no way of knowing how long unforeseeable events like war or other disasters will last In such a scenario its imperative to arrange enough food supplies for the pets In addition to it the pet parents must have basic medication for them Why Because like humans pets too get anxious in such distraught situations and might behave differently Therefore medicines that help them calm down are essential for your emergency kitArrange a pet crateIf the pet parents are contacting a relocation agency there is a high possibility that they will have their own pet crates However it will be better for the owners to have an IATAcertified pet crate of their own to avoid lastminute issues and safe relocationNotify the Indian EmbassyAs mentioned it is crucial for pet parents to have the contact details of the Indian Embassy in the country they are residing in As soon as the situation demands evacuation they must contact the Embassy and stay in constant touch with them for a smoother process It will help them remain calm as there will be other challenges tooInform the Animal Quarantine and Certification Service ACQS office in IndiaThe NOC is one of the most documents when it comes to relocating to any country The Animal Quarantine and Certification Service AQCS helps the pet owners to get an advanced NOC from government authorities without which the airline wouldnt lift the pets dogs amp cats The pet parents must have the departments contact details inform them at the earliest about the situation and give them the pet detailsFind the best way to exit the countryDepending on the distance and the worsening situation the pet owners must figure out alternate options to exit the country except the obvious ones Knowing the route and mode of transport will aid them in preparing themselves better The least they would want to do in an already distressing situation is get anxious even moreFor pet parents their fourlegged friends are family While there are protocols in place its always better to have your own todo list and keep checking every task especially for circumstances that can change overnightThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability 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