Prepare now to help save stray and injured animals

When you see stray or injured cats or dogs on the street please don't pass them by. They need your help. Be prepared for animal emergencies by keeping a road-rescue kit in your car.

The kit should include dog biscuits and pull-tab cans of cat and dog food (to coax the animal to you), a long rope or leash that can be looped into a collar to capture dogs and cats, a bandage for a muzzle (injured animals may try to bite out of fright or pain), a collapsible cardboard cat carrier (for cats, squirrels, turtles, and other small animals), a blanket or towel, and a list of emergency phone numbers of veterinarians, humane societies, animal shelters, and wildlife rehabilitators.

If you are unable to capture the animal, take down the exact location (including the street and cross street and any nearby landmarks) and a description of the animal and call animal control as soon as possible.

Prepare your kit today. You may need it tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.HelpingAnimals.com.
Christine Martin
People for the Ethical
Treatment
of Animals
Norfolk, Va.