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One day last week a granddaughter, who lives close to me, called and said, \u201cA realtor wants to show our house and Rosie\u2019s inside. I\u2019m thirty minutes away, could you\u2026?\u201d Of course, I walked around the corner to take their sweet part Jack Russell out for a bit. She isn\u2019t vicious, but she barks at strangers and there\u2019s the concern that she\u2019ll escape.<\/p>\n
I must say that the last time I had a dog, they wore collars. Today they wear harnesses of various types and I couldn\u2019t figure out how to get Rosie\u2019s harness on her. Finally I did, realizing later that I had it on upside down or backwards or something, as it came off during our walk. No biggie, Rosie wasn\u2019t about to go anywhere. She stood patiently while I slipped it back on her.<\/p>\n
But this incident got me to thinking about pet emergencies. We had one in our ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SmokeyHiding-300x225.jpg\")
neighborhood last December when we had to evacuate our cats because of fire. What if a fire started inside your home or your home was somehow threatened by fire and you weren\u2019t home? Do your neighbors know you well enough to know that you have one or more cats inside? It\u2019s wise to post a sticker somewhere stating how many cats there are, in case there\u2019s a need to evacuate them when you aren\u2019t around. It\u2019s also a good idea for a neighbor or family member to know your cats\u2019 habits\u2014Lily is most likely in the closet or under the covers on the bed when frightened, and Sophie\u2019s safe hiding place is behind the computer desk in the back of the house.<\/p>\n
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Do you have a carrier for each of your cats in case they need to be evacuated? You might be prepared for an emergency with extra water, batteries, meds, etc. for yourself. What about for your pets? Here\u2019s a site with some good ideas for creating an emergency pet evacuation pack.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Emergency-Pet-Evacuation-Pack\/<\/a><\/p>\n Here are two sites showing how to make a pet sling in an emergency. I love these ideas\u2014useful if you happen upon a stray cat that needs help, you want to take your cat for a walk, or you have to evacuate by foot\u2014this is a safe and comfortable way to carry your cat or small dog. Try it out today and see if your cat likes it. https:\/\/animals.mom.me\/how-to-make-a-carrying-sling-for-a-small-dog-or-a-cat-12214275.html<\/a>\u00a0 http:\/\/www.mysocalledcraftylife.com\/2015\/09\/23\/diy-soft-and-cozy-pet-sling\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One day last week a granddaughter, who lives close to me, called and said, \u201cA realtor wants to show our house and Rosie\u2019s inside. I\u2019m thirty minutes away, could you\u2026?\u201d Of course, I walked around the corner to take their … Continue reading