Advice for looking after your animals if a natural disaster occurs

If a natural disaster happened today - do you have a plan in place to protect your family? Does this include your pets or livestock? If an earthquake, flood or fire happened it is best to be prepared. Check out these handy checklists from MPI and include them in your emergency kits to ensure the best chance for your animals.

Pets

Planning for Pets

Planning for an Assistance/Guide Dog

Pets Preparation Guide

First Aid Kit for Animals

Other Useful Links:

SPCA - Animals in Emergencies

Companion Animals NZ - Animals in Emergencies

Livestock

Planning for Livestock and Horses

Livestock Preparation Guide

Horse Preparation Guide

First Aid Kit for Animals

Lifestyle Blocks

Planning for Lifestyle Block Animals

Lifestyle Block Preparation Guide

First Aid Kit for Animals

Useful Contacts:

For injured animals please contact your local vet clinic

If you have lost or found a pet, contact your nearest veterinary clinic or you could also:

post a notice on www.lostpet.co.nz
phone 0800 LOSTPET (0800 56 78 73).

If you have questions about animals in emergencies:

phone 0800 00 83 33
email awem@mpi.govt.nz

You local civil defence group can help with:

general advice and assistance
finding a safe shelter place (animal shelters, saleyards, or showgrounds)
animal rescue enquires.

Find your local civil defence group – National Emergency Management Agency

Federated Farmers may be able to provide advice if you need assistance with evacuating your livestock and finding a safe shelter place to contain them:

Federated Farmers - 0800 327 646

If you need help to reinstate fencing, contact your local civil defence group, Federated Farmers, or the Rural Support Trust:

Rural Support Trust