Oh Sandy...

Sorry about the delay in our weekly blog, a little storm called Sandy threw us off…

Preferred Pet Care would like to thank each and every one of our staff members for their hard work, especially over this past couple days during Hurricane Sandy.  Many of our staff members lost power themselves however with their hard work and dedication Preferred Pet Care was able to run as smooth as possible.  We would also like to thank all of our loyal customers. 

We are thankfully up and running on a normal schedule.  Again thank you for being understanding and cooperative during our abbreviated hours during our power outage.  We hope you and your families are staying warm and safe during this recovery period. 

If Preferred Pet Care can be of any assistance during this recovery period please let us know. 

All of the pups who were boarding and ended up boarding due to the Hurricane were safe and sound. 

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If you do not already have a natural disaster plan in place for your pet, remember to form one now, before the next storm hits. 

The following tips will help prepare for natural disasters:

1.  Obtain a rescue alert sticker, which will let rescuers know that pets are inside your home. Make sure it is visible and that it includes: 1) the types and number of pets in your household; 2) the name of your veterinarian; and 3) your veterinarian's phone number.

2.  Always bring pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm or disaster. Pets can become disoriented and wander away from home during a crisis.

3.  Make sure all pets wear collars and tags with up-to-date identification. The ASPCA recommends micro-chipping your pet as a more permanent form of identification.

4.  Arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation. Do not leave your pets behind.  *If you cannot reach Preferred Pet Care by phone please stop by the facility or make sure you “Like Us” on Facebook.  Preferred Pet Care’s Facebook account has the most up to date information and will use it to post if our phone lines are not operational.

5.  Keep a pet emergency kit and supplies handy with items such as medical records, water, pet food and medications, and pet first aid supplies.  *Please note—VERY IMPORTANT—if there is an emergency and you must board your pup with Preferred Pet Care we still require (regardless of natural disasters, emergencies, etc) to have all updated immunizations.  Remember to always have up to date copies with you just in case your veterinarian is not open.  Preferred Pet Care requires proof of Parvo/Distemper, Bordatella, Rabies, and both the 1^st & 2^nd dose of the Canine Influenza. 

For more information on disaster preparedness and safety tips from the ASPCA, please visit www.aspca.org/pet-care/disaster-preparedness/.