Canines N' Cats Pet Sitting
Owned and Operated by
Sharon Graves, an Animal Care Specialist.
- Over 14 years in business
- Insured and Bonded
- References available
Areas Served: Greenville, the Furman area, and Travelers Rest, South Carolina.
Phone: 864-834-1313
Email
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am-6 pm
Saturday 9 am -12 pm
Some things to think about:
"Weep not for us though we are gone into that gentle night. Grieve if you will, but not for long, upon our soul's sweet flight. We are at peace, our soul's at rest; there is no need for tears. For with your love we were so blessed for all those many years. There is no pain, we suffer not, the fear now all has gone. Put these things out of your thoughts; in your memory we live on. Remember not our fight for breath, remember not the strife. Please do not dwell upon our death, but celebrate our life."
– Author unknown
Feature Articles
Pet Disaster Preparedness - Your Horse
FOOD
- Horses digestive tracks are sensitive; keep the diet it is accustomed to during disasters
- Food and special feed should be enough to last at least one week per horse.
- Store in air tight, waterproof container and rotate once every three months
- Have an extra feed bucket on hand in case of damage or loss to the other bucket
WATER
- Dehydration is a major problem for a horse under stress and water supplies are disrupted during disasters
- Have a supply of water for at least one week; 50 gal. barrels, one per horse is good. Store in cool, dark place and rotate with fresh water often.
- Tap water is also not suitable for pets in an emergency
- Have an extra water bucket handy
SANITATION
- Maintain a clean environment for horses to minimize the threat of disease
- Keep one week supply of shavings (per horse) to be spread out in horses' stalls. Make sure it stays dry.
- Keep a pitch fork in disaster supplies
- If space allows, have a wheelbarrow or a muck bucket
IDENTIFICATION
- Use a microchip, tattoo, freeze brand
- Temporary marking would include a livestock crayon with your name, phone number and address on the horse; clippers to shave name, address and phone number on its coat; or Braid an ID tag in the horse's mane.
- Have a current photo of your Horse(s) with owners of the animal in it for easier identification, Bill of Sale, and other Documentation that proves ownership.
FIRST AID KIT
- Check with your vet for supplies: cotton and cotton rolls, disposable surgical gloves, vet wraps, duct tape, telfa pads, Betadine, instand cold packs, easy boot, diapers, Furazone, scissors, Blue Lotion, and tweezers.
MEDICATIONS
- Have a two week supply/horse if horse is on long term medication.
- Check to see if Vet has disaster plan, if not, find one for medical care during the disaster
- Keep medical records and vacination records with disaster supplies
- Keep horses up to date on all vaccinations, especially tetanus.
- Keep a current copy of your horses' Coggins certificate
EVACUATING YOUR HORSE
- Make sure you have a horse trailer and truck that is in good condition to safely take you and your horse(s) to a temporary shelter.
- Look at: the floor of the trailer; the trailer hitch; the tires; the lights
- If you don't own a trailer, make arrangements before the disaster about transporting your horse(s)
TEMPORARY HOUSING
- Have a rope to tie out your horse. Make sure he is trained to tether before you do this.
- Have a halter and lead rope for each of your horses. The halters should be leather and the lead ropes cotton; all for safety.
- Make sure you have plenty of time to evacuate. Large animals take time to move safely. Practice loading and unloading your horse in a trailer.
- Ahead of time, find a place to unload your animals; racetrack, stable, fairgrounds, equine centers are just a few suggestions.
- Set up a "buddy" system with other horse owners to share and assist one another in an emergency.
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