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Protect Cars, Pets:
Extended warranty protection for cars, travel insurance, and pet health-care insurance is now available on
Insurance.com, a Fidelity Investments company. This Web site also offers products from more than 170 providers and information about auto, home/renter, health , life, long-term care, motorcycle/ATV, recreational vehicle, and watercraft insurance.
August 2002/Fidelity Focus
Get Your Pet Set In the Event of Bad Weather
When hurricane season arrives, Americans all along the country’s coasts begin thinking about what they would do in the event of an evacuation. But what about the family pet?
Before weather forecasters announce the bad news, contact the emergency shelter nearest you and find out if they will accept pets. If the answer is no, then AAA has these tips for emergency planning for your pets. More information is available in Traveling With Your Pet, The AAA
PetBook.
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Contact a local kennel or veterinarian’s office to find out if they accept pets in evacuation situations. Remember, the vet’s office will probably evacuate as well so staffing may be limited or non-existent.
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Do not leave your pets at home alone no matter how well the windows are boarded. If you are not planning to stay with family or friends, then call ahead for a reservation at a pet-friendly lodging or contact your pet-sitter.
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Have an up-to-date health certificate for each pet and take it with you when you leave. A rabies vaccination tag may not be sufficient proof of health.
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Make sure your pet’s identification tag includes the pet’s name, your address and phone number, and an emergency contact number such as the animal’s veterinarian.
AAA Horizons/September 2002
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