Prepare your household

Pets & livestock

Your animals depend on your plan too.

2-minute read · Reviewed October 2026

Pets

  • Pet kit: 2–3 days of food, water, medicines, a leash, and a carrier. Your 2 Weeks Ready water count includes pets.
  • ID: a microchip, tags, and a current photo of you with your pet.
  • Shelters may not take pets. Arrange pet-friendly places to go ahead of time.

Horses and livestock

  • Keep your trailer ready and halters by the gate. Practice loading.
  • Know where you could take animals if you had to leave.
  • Keep 2 weeks of feed and water.

Tell your Block Captain about your pets and animals, so neighbors know who's inside if you aren't home.

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