- Bring all of your small animals inside and if possible take them upstairs.
- Move their food, bedding and some fresh water to the safe and dry place you found.
- Make sure you can locate your portable pet carriers and they are close at hand.
- Keep familiar toys dry, this will help the animals with their stress as they will welcome something that smells of home.
- If possible take your animals to a family member or friend who lives outside the flood risk area until the risk has passed.
- Put all vet records including vaccination records in a sealed water proof bag.
- If you have horses, be sure to move them to high ground.
- Keep tack and rugs off the floor.
- Put your contact details on field/stable gates so you can be contacted in an emergency.
During the flood
- Leaving your animals behind, even if you think you've created a safe place for them could lead to injury or loss.
- It could be several days before you can return home.
- Cats, rabbits and other small animals must be transported in suitable carriers, birds in a secure cage and dogs using sturdy leases.
- In cold weather put a blanket over the carrier. Do not put water inside the carrier during transportation.
- Remember to take your animals' food, water, bowls and bedding with you.
- If you have no choice but to leave your animals behind, leave them shut inside an upstairs room with ample supplies of food and water.
- Leave notices on external doors saying their are animals inside and contact the RSPCA or your local flood Warden immediately.
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