Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in B.C. as heavy rains continue to flood the southern half of the province.
While many emergency reception centres have been set up, the BC SPCA said that emergency boarding is available for those who need to be separated from their animals as they seek shelter.
To access boarding, animal and pet owners can call 1-855-622-7722.
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For pet owners who believe they may have to evacuate, the BC SPCA has created a checklist of the items that may be needed:
- Food, water, treats for two to four weeks, including four litres per day for dogs and one litre for cats
- Medications for two to four weeks
- Vet contact information
- Pet photos with written descriptions of the animals and their names in a ziplock bag
- Microchip and licence information
- Carriers for each pet
- Waste supplies including litter, litter boxes, garbage bags
- Extra bedding, towels, blankets
- Water bottle
- Hay for small animals
- Toys to keep animals happy and stress-free
- Leashes, harnesses, collars, muscles as needed.
NEW: If you've been evacuated and need emergency boarding for your pet, the BC SPCA has you covered. Call 1-855-622-7722.
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