Dimond Neighborhood Oakland, CA

[Tim Chapman]

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Pet Preparedness Packet A “How-To” Guide

View or download the Pet Preparedness Packet on the CORE webpage
www.oaklandnet.com/fire/core/pets.html

The CORE Advisory Task Force of the Oakland Fire Department Office of Emergency Services CORE Program in affiliation with Oakland Animal Services have created the Pet Preparedness Packet: A “How-To” Guide that provides important instructions and easy steps that pet owners can take now to keep their pet(s) safe during an emergency or disaster.

Table of Contents

Disaster Planning 2

Neighborhood Pet Preparedness Plan 2
Instruction to Neighborhood Pet Coordinator
Letter for Participants
Animal Profile Form
Notice of Animals Rescued

Emergency Preparedness –Shopping for Your Pet 10
Dogs, Cats, Rabbits and Rodents, Birds

Caring for Other Pets 18
Reptiles, Fish

Disaster Planning for Horses 18

Emergency Pet Evacuation, Animal Services 20
Evacuation Checklist 21

Warning Signs of Illness in Cats and Dogs 22

First Aid for Pets 24

How to Find Your Lost Pet 28

Animal Services Information –
Oakland Police Department 29
Dog Licensing
Three–Dog Limit
Microchipping Requirement
Leash Law
Dogs in Parks
Sanitary Keeping of Animals
Animal Nuisance
California Penal Code-Animal Cruelty

Valuable Lessons 32

A Little Humor to Get You and Your Pet Through… 33

Appendix 35
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