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Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 08 August 2018 15:51

After 24 years in south Florida and having pets, it's that time of year where we pray nothing happens and we never need it, but we prepare.  So without further ado, you need a pet emergency disaster kit for your furkids, just like you need one for yourself.   It's best not to wait until last minute and panic.  Do it before you need it when things are calm.  So here goes.

FOOD - Have at least a 3-day supply of food.  If you pet eats canned food and you need an opener, get a hand opener and lids to cover the cans.  You will need airtight containers or ziploc baggies. 

WATER - Have at least 3 days supply for your pets. 

MEDICINES - Have a good supply of the medicines they need and their medical records (or access to them via online portals.  Have their rabies certificates printed out and a photo of them in case you get separated.

FIRST AID KIT

COLLAR OR HARNESS with ID Tags - And make sure they have tags - ID tags, rabies tags and a leash for each pet. 

CRATE OR PET CARRIER - If you have to move, they will come in handy.  If you choose to stay at home, your pet may feel more secure when the weather gets bad.

BABY WIPES - For cleanup they work great

PEE PADS - If your pets are trained to go on paper, this is a lifesaver in a hurricane.  Have a stash of them and trash bags to bag them up.

BATTERY-OPERATED FAN

EXTRA BATTERIES

CELL PHONE CHARGED WITH BACKUP BATTERIES

FLASHLIGHTS

FILL YOUR CAR WITH GAS

HAVE CASH - Many credit and debit machines may not work after a storm

HAVE A PLAN - Decide whether you will stay at home or where you will go.  To a friend perhaps, a shelter, hotel, or even your vet.  Call ahead to find out which hotels will take pets.Same with shelters, call ahead to find out which shelters will take pets.

If you evacuate, take your furry friend with you.  Please do not leave them to fend for themselves.  If you are going to evacuate, go early before the rush.

If you decide to remain at home, designate a safe room.  Bring all your hurricane supplies in there.  This is usually an interior room with no windows - perhaps a closet or laundry room.  We used a walk-in closet last time that worked well.  I brought the dogs and all their supplies along with all of ours in there.

AFTER THE STORM - Don't allow your pets to roam around.  There may be live electric wires down.  Check if your area has been flooded and any wildlife that may have sought refuge during the storm.  Use caution.  Stay inside until you know it's safe to go out.

This article was written by Elyse Berman, PA of Best Connection Realty, Inc.  She is both a dog owner and lover and a REALTOR®.  Any questions, call/text (561) 716-7824 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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When you’re moving to Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach or Highland Beach with furry family members, you need to work with an experienced, caring and committed REALTOR® who understands the challenges you face as a pet parent. You need Elyse Berman. After growing up in New York and working as a Court Reporter in a fast-paced judicial system, Elyse moved to Boca Raton in 1994. Her goal: to be close to the beach. With three kids and two dogs, her family settled in a pet-friendly gated community – but when the kids grew up and moved out, she decided it was time to live like she was on vacation every day in a place right on the beach. However, Elyse quickly learned that not all beachfront properties in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach are pet friendly. Some have confusing pet rules that change frequently – and some claim to be pet friendly but only allow birds and fish. Elyse’s addiction to research, fueled by her love of real estate, the law and her dogs, helped her discover her passion for helping people find pet-friendly homes in Boca Raton and the surrounding communities. (You can learn more about how and why Elyse became Boca Raton’s premier pet-friendly REALTOR here.) With an ever-evolving list of which condominiums and communities are pet friendly (as well as what restrictions they currently impose on buyers), Elyse is ready to help you find the perfect place to live in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach or Highland Beach. Her extensive knowledge of the local real estate market dates back to 1994; she’s seen new communities spring up, watched old communities become revitalized, and kept an eye on all the complexes, neighborhoods and subdivisions in the area for years. Call Elyse (561) 716-7824 Email Elyse Elyse@ElyseBerman.com She’s with you every step of the way, from your first tour of a home to closing (and beyond.) In fact, she stays in touch with many of the people whose homes she helped find – and she’s even sold those same homes decades later. She truly wants her clients to be happy, so she answers her phone and will never pass you off to a team member. Having made a cross-country move herself with a husband, three kids, two dogs and a business to run, Elyse knows all about the challenges you’re facing – and she can help you find a pet-friendly gated community in Boca Raton, a pet-friendly condo, a pet-friendly 55+ active adult community or anything else you’re looking for. Elyse loves dogs (well, all pets, actually) – and she makes it her business to keep up with the communities that accept furry family members. She personally wouldn’t move anywhere that wouldn’t allow her pets, and she won’t expect you to, either. She’ll never ask you to get rid of a pet or waste your time; she really understands what it’s like to have to find a place that’s suitable for all members of the family. No pets? No problem – Elyse also understands people who want to live in pet-free condos and neighborhoods. She can help you pinpoint all the best places to live. Elyse currently volunteers her time on the Professional Standards Committee (after having served on the Grievance Committee) for the Board of Realtors®, where she continues to learn. Serving on these committees is a lot like court reporting, which is why she loves it. Additionally, in order to better serve her clients, Elyse has attained the following designations along with membership in the following organizations: CRS – Council of Residential Specialists ABR – Accredited Buyer’s Representative GRI – Graduate Realtor’s Institute E-Pro – Internet Certified – Technology Certification Program C2EX – REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence Member National Association of REALTORS® Member Florida Realtors® Member Broward, Palm Beach & St. Lucie Realtors® 2018 – 2020 – Grievance Committee – Broward, Palm Beach & St. Lucie Realtors® 2021 – Present – Professional Standards – Broward, Palm Beach & St. Lucie Realtors®

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