Pet Care Resources
GO BAG for pets
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Keep a collar, current license and up-to date ID tags on your pet at all times. Have your pet micro-chipped.
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A current color photograph of you and your pet together (in case you are separated).
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Copies of medical records, vaccination history, and a list of medications your pet takes and why he or she takes them.
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Proof of identification and ownership, including copies of registration information, adoption papers, and microchip information.
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Physical description of your pet, including his/her species, breed, age, sex, color, distinguishing traits, and any other vital information about characteristics and behavior.
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Animal first-aid kit, including flea and tick treatment and other items recommended by your veterinarian.
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Food and water for at least three days.
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Non-spill bowls, manual can opener and plastic lid.
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Collapsible cage or carrier.
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Muzzle and sturdy leash.
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Cotton sheet to place over the carrier to help keep your pet calm.
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Comforting toys or treats.
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Litter, litter pan, litter scoop.
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Plastic bags for clean-up.
Social Workers Advancing the Human Animal Bond (SWAHAB) is a group of New York
City Social Workers who address the
ways in which the human-animal bond is present but largely unacknowledged or
undervalued in common clinical and policy planning situations.
NYCACC SafetyNet Program: lhttp://nycacc.org/safetynet.htm
The NYCACC Safety Net Program works to keep pets in homes through a variety of free and low-cost services.