Keep animals safe in Winter Storms

12/4/2019 (Permalink)

Keep animals safe in Winter Storms

Animal lovers want to be sure their pets are safe in storms. SERVPRO of Gresham & SERVPRO of Oregon City/Sandy brings these tips from the Red Cross and others to keep your four-legged friends happy and well.

Protect Your Pets from Winter storms:

? Sight and scent cues are harder to keep in the winter, so make sure your pets have tags, chips, or other identification

? More dogs are lost during the winter than any other season so do not let your dog’s off the leash in a storm

? If there is a storm or it is cold, keep the pets indoors

? Clean up antifreeze as it can be fatal to mammals that drink it

? Let your dogs' coats grow in the winter

? When your pets come in from winter weather, wipe off the paws, legs, and stomach to get rid of salt, ice, and dangerous chemicals

? Make sure that outdoor enclosures are insulated and away from the wind

? Do not let ice or snow drifts block access to shelter, food or water

? Older animals (like older people) are more sensitive to cold and damp than younger ones

? When you prepare your own emergency kit, prepare ones for the animals

? If you evacuate, bring pets because you don't know how long you will be gone

? Arrange for the safety of larger animals that can't come indoors

? Shelters have to allow service animals, but not pets

? Check ahead of time which shelters or motels allow pets

If storm damage hits your Gresham Area home, call SERVPRO of Gresham & SERVPRO of Oregon City Sandy 24/7. We will repair your home “Like it Never Even Happened.”