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| 'Rescue Dog' Molly. Courtesy Susanne Romo with the Platinum Elite. |
Disaster Preparedness doesn't just mean making sure the family is ready for the unexpected. Please don't forget to prepare for the needs of the family's beloved pets too.
If your pet ran away or was separated from you during an emergency such as wildfire, earthquake, or flood, how easy would it be to reunite with them?
Look into micro-chipping when you update their vaccination shots.
Unsure about micro-chipping? See this San Diego County YouTube video.
Excerpt from article on County of San Diego website dated April 15th, 2011, titled "Make Microchipping a Part of Disaster Preparedness":
Continued:With wildfires a perennial concern and the Japan disasters reminding us of the importance of preparing for all emergencies, the County Department of Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to make sure their preparations include micro-chipping.
“We have rescued hundreds of animals during past fires, and confirming identity and ownership is critical to reuniting lost animals with their owners,” said Dawn Danielson, County Animal Services director. “A microchip will remove any doubt about ownership and help us bring the animals and their owners together after a disaster. We encourage everyone with a dog or cat to take advantage of this offer. It could save your pet’s life!”
Animal Services will microchip pets for a one-time fee of $20, which includes the microchip registration. Rabies vaccinations for dogs (4 months or older) and cats (3 months or older) are $6. Amnesty from late fees is offered to owners who have failed to license their dog or have allowed their dog’s annual license to lapse.
These services are available for residents who live in the unincorporated county or Animal Services contract cities: San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Santee.
For more information, contact the County Department of Animal Services at (619)767-2675 or visit sddac.com.
See our previous Disaster Preparedness Blog which contains links to Government Disaster websites such as Ready.Gov.
While Preparing your emergency kit, don't forget to include items for your pet too. Include in your disaster kits:
- Pet food
- Water & small bowl
- Medication
- Spare leash & collar
- Photos in case they are lost and you need to contact shelters.
Another step is protecting your pets, is to contact your agent with the Platinum Elite about E.A.R.S., Electronic Animal Recovery System.
"To aid in the recovery of lost pets, Imagery Concepts, LLC developed the Electronic Animal Recovery System® or EARS® Digital Pet ID.
EARS is a component of the Home Organizer® software that empowers pet owners with innovative technology to record and store vital identification information on their pets in case of emergency."
Contact an Agent with the Platinum Elite to get your complimentary software.
"Rapidly distributing a current photo can be the difference between a fast recovery and a prolonged search . . .unfortunately, most pet owners are not prepared for this type of crisis.
EARS is a component of the Home Organizer® software that quickly helps pet owners create an electronic ID of their four-legged friends. The EARS Digital ID stores 4 separate photos of your pet along with vital identification information.
In the event a pet is missing, the owner can print and send an EARS “Missing Pet” poster from their computer via the Home Organizer® software.
EARS does not incorporate an imbedded microchip for identification. Instead we utilize the oldest and still most effective method available for recovery of a missing pet . . . current photographs. Identification is fool-proof with a microchip, however, without printed or electronic EARS posters, there is no public awareness of the fact the pet is missing or lost." Source: earsdigitalid.com
Contact a Platinum Elite Team Member today:
Susanne & Ernie Romo - Chula Vista & Kearny Mesa
(858) 751-0956
Brent McKiernan - Old Town San Diego
(619) 501-6425
Vina Gan - San Marcos (760) 500-0267
Sandy Jensen - Santee (619) 442-0415
Luis Carbajal - Ramona (760) 787-1100
Kris Avram - La Mesa (619) 465-5298
Terry Snow - Poway (619) 463-6767
Amber Ramirez - Ramona (760) 789-0010
Jerry Cunningham - El Cajon (619) 938-3123
Araceli De La Torre - Kearny Mesa
(858) 751-0956
Neomi Alcorn - La Mesa (619) 461-0497
John Campbell - La Mesa (619) 667-1233
Lorena De La Huerta - Hemet (951) 766-8000
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Mike & Marla Clinkenbeard - Santee
(619) 442-0415
Joaquin Lopez - Oceanside (760) 433-4214
Glenn Shuster - San Diego (619) 283-7963
Deana Callu - Mission Valley (619) 296-3276
Ricardo "Rick" Felix - Mission Valley
(619) 296-3276
Bob Yarbrough - La Mesa (619) 337-1257
Roxy Chappelle - El Cajon (619) 448-4357
Esteban Carbajal - San Ysidro (619) 800-5777
Maureen Moran - La Mesa (619) 465-3623
Tony Gutierrez - La Jolla (858) 751-0956
Kevin Tuckey - Mission Valley
Tony Gutierrez - La Jolla (858) 751-0956
Kevin Tuckey - Mission Valley
(858) 751-1357
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