NYC Pet Go-Bag: What Belongs by the Door
Build a practical emergency bag for a New York pet with records, identification, food, water, medication, carrier, cleaning supplies, and contacts.
A go-bag buried behind winter coats will not help during a fire alarm or evacuation. Keep it near the carrier and update it on a calendar.
Include copies of vaccination and medical records, microchip details, recent photos, feeding instructions, medication, water, food, bowls, leash, harness, waste supplies, and a familiar towel. Label the carrier with your phone and an out-of-area contact.
Build a buddy system with a neighbor who has keys and knows where the pet hides. Write down your veterinarian, a 24-hour clinic, and a boarding option outside the immediate area. Practice getting the animal into the carrier without an emergency.
NYC Emergency Management says pets are permitted at City evacuation centers when the emergency shelter system is open, but owners should bring their care supplies. Save veterinarians and pet hotels before you need them.
