Tulip’s Suggestions for ‘Irene’

By paws  //  2 Comments

Hi Everyone

It’s me, Tulip.  I’m sure you’ve heard by now that we are getting a hurricane or at least a tropical storm.  I just wanted to remind you of a few safety tips before it gets here.  Personally, I’m a little nervous. I hate bad weather it scares me.  Maybe I’ll sleep with my mother tonight, or a least lay by her while I pant.  Did you know that the best way to handle storms with dogs is to show confidence in the situation and give them reassurance?   Please don’t scare us more.  I knew of one lady that held her dog under the covers until the storm went by, no wonder her dog was scared.  

Anyhow, back to my list:

Plan ahead. You may be without power for a few days, so have some canned or kibble (I can’t believe I said that) on hand.

If you’re a raw feeder, keep the freezer door closed. Food will stay frozen for days, no peeking.  You can also fill the freezer with bags of water – as they freeze it creates a block of ice and if necessary you/I can drink it.

Fill our water bowls and keep a gallon of clean water on hand.

Bring us in, even the cat; I can’t wait to have fun with her.

If we need to go out, please leash us. We can be startled and run off in the confusion and loud noises.  

Extra chew treats would be great to keep our minds busy

If you crate us and we’re nervous, you may try covering the crate with a blanket, like a bird

Now for the humans:

Keep Emergency numbers handy, including emergency vet care 

Charge your cell phone

Plug in your old landline phone 

Fill the bathtub with water; you can use it to fill the toilet

Batteries, batteries, batteries

Keep generators away from the house. It wouldn’t hurt to test run it before the storm

Finally, I trust that you are in control and will handle this hurricane like you always do, calm and with a sense of humor

Cheers for now

Tulip

2 Comments to “Tulip’s Suggestions for ‘Irene’”

• Sherrie chapman August 27, 2011 at 9:59 pm

  Thanks for the great hints..also bring in water dishes and pet toys which could get blown around and be damaged…

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• Karen Johnson August 28, 2011 at 1:46 am

  Thanks, Tulip! I forgot all about charging my cell phone!!! I’ll do it right now. good job….keep the blogs coming.

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