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Pet Emergency Kit Checklist & Go-Bag Planner for Dogs and Cats Printable PDF

Pet Emergency Kit Checklist & Go-Bag Planner for Dogs and Cats Printable PDF

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A printable pet emergency kit checklist and go-bag planner for dogs and cats. It's for pet owners who want to pack a go-bag, plan supplies for staying home, write down where to go and who can help, and keep emergency contacts and ID cards together in case they ever need to leave home quickly.

Don't wait until you need it. Much of your pet’s information may be stored digitally. Use these pages to keep your own paper copy of key details, such as medications, allergies, vaccine history, and veterinary contacts, ready to bring if your clinic’s power or computer system is down, you’re seeing a new or emergency veterinarian, or you’re traveling away from home.

Made to be printed and completed by hand, but also includes fillable fields for digital use. Digital filling may vary by device and PDF app.

Storms, fires, floods, and power outages can come with little warning. Keep copies of your pet's papers in something waterproof, and a second set on your phone or email.

  • 16 pages: 11 printables, a short guide, and a one-page summary of your pet's key information
  • Instant download: nothing is shipped and nothing to wait for. Your PDF is ready right after checkout.
  • Print at home on regular 8.5 x 11 inch printer paper
  • Print as many copies as you need for your pets
  • For dogs and cats

For general information and organization only. Not veterinary advice. This planner does not replace instructions or alerts from local officials during an emergency.

Pet photos on the covers are illustrations made with AI.

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Features

Pet Emergency & Disaster Go-Bag printable PDF cover with a happy Rhodesian ridgeback lying by the door, a packed go-bag, and a cat resting in a carrier, 16 pages and 11 printables

Every Page in the Pet Emergency & Disaster Go-Bag

  • A short guide: planning ahead, and what to pack in your pet's emergency kit
  • A pet go-bag checklist, with a place to note expiration dates
  • A pet evacuation plan: where to go, a backup choice, a backup caregiver, and an out-of-town contact
  • A page to write down pet-friendly places you find ahead of time
  • An emergency contacts page to keep with your go-bag
  • A cut-out "pets inside" door alert (a paper sign, not a sticker for the door)
  • Cut-out emergency ID cards, one per pet, to seal and tape to each carrier
  • A practice log
  • A page for sheltering at home
  • A stay-home pet supply planner, to work out how much to keep
  • A supply restock and check log, so you can see when food, water, and medicine were last checked
  • A page for if you and your pet get separated, and for going home
  • Bonus: a one-page summary of your pet's key information for the fridge

Great for: hurricane, wildfire, flood, and storm areas, power outages, homes with more than one pet, and anyone who wants a plan for leaving home, or staying home, with their pets.

Blurred filled-in example of the printable pet emergency kit checklist for a made-up dog and cat, with sample pages of the pet evacuation plan, stay-home pet supply planner, and supply restock log

A Filled-In Pet Emergency Kit Checklist

See how a filled-in go-bag checklist looks for a made-up dog and cat before you start, so you know how to fill yours in. Your PDF has the item list, ready for you to fill in, and the restock log has one sample line to show you how.

Sample guide pages from the Pet Emergency & Disaster Go-Bag: planning ahead and what to pack in your pet's emergency kit

A Short, Easy-to-Read Guide

A few clear pages on what goes in your pet's emergency kit and how to plan ahead, written in plain language.

How the printable pet emergency kit checklist works: buy, download, and print at home on regular 8.5 x 11 inch paper

Instant Download: Print It or Type in It

Download your fillable PDF right after checkout. Print on regular 8.5 x 11 inch printer paper and write by hand, or type in it. Digital filling may vary by device and PDF app. Print the pages you need, as many times as you need, for your pets. Nothing is shipped. 3% of your purchase price (excluding shipping and taxes) goes to help participating animal shelters and rescues.

Why Plan Your Pet's Go-Bag Now?

Emergencies can come with little warning. The plan is already on paper.

Feature Pet Emergency & Disaster Go-Bag Packing in a Hurry
What to pack One checklist, with expiration dates Grabbing what you can find
Where to go Pet-friendly places looked up ahead of time Calling around at the last minute
Who can help A backup caregiver and an out-of-town contact written down Hard to think straight
Staying home A supply planner and a restock log Finding out what's low when the power goes out
Rescuers at the door A "pets inside" alert No sign that pets are inside

Your pets' plan, written down before you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this planner instead of going to the vet?

No, never. This planner helps you prepare and stay organized, and it never replaces your veterinarian. If your pet seems sick, hurt, or just "not right," during an emergency or any time, call your veterinarian or the nearest emergency animal hospital right away.

What goes on a pet emergency kit checklist?

Food and water, extra medicine, ID and records, a carrier, sanitation supplies, comfort items, and a pet first aid kit. The go-bag checklist has a line for each, with a place for expiration dates.

What should be in an emergency kit for dogs or cats?

Food and water, extra medicine, a leash or carrier, backup ID, copies of records, and a few familiar things from home, plus poop bags for dogs and litter supplies for cats. The go-bag checklist works for both, as a dog go bag or a cat go bag.

Is this a pet emergency kit?

It's a printable planner and checklist for putting together your own pet emergency kit. Nothing is shipped, and no supplies are included.

Is this the same as a pet bug out bag list?

Yes. A "bug out bag" is another name for a go-bag. The pet go-bag checklist covers the same kinds of things a dog or cat bug out bag list would.

What should I do with my pets during a power outage?

Keep them with you, and have food, water, medicine, and blankets on hand. The stay-home pet supply planner helps you work out what you need. Ask your veterinarian the best way to keep your pet cool in a summer outage, or warm in a winter one.

Does it work for more than one pet?

Yes, for dogs and cats. The checklist and door alert each have a place to list several pets, each pet gets their own ID card, and you can print a set for each pet.

Is there an app, or is this on paper?

It's a fillable PDF you download right after checkout: print it and write by hand, or type in it. There's no app or login, and nothing is shipped. Digital filling may vary by device and PDF app. When the power or the computers go down, paper still works.

Is this the same as the Pet Emergency Card & Info Sheet?

No, but they overlap a little. This planner covers the go-bag, the evacuation plan, and supplies for staying home. The Pet Emergency Card & Info Sheet goes deeper on your pet's medical details and contacts.

How does my purchase help shelter and rescue pets?

3% of your purchase price (excluding shipping and taxes) goes to help participating animal shelters and rescues.

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Other Information

Pet Emergency Preparedness: Questions to Answer Before You Need To

  • The evacuation order comes at 2 AM. Where's the cat carrier?
  • The hotel down the road doesn't take dogs. Which one does?
  • The power is out for three days. Is there enough food and water at home for the pets?
  • You're stuck at work and can't get home. Who can get your pets out?
  • The bag of dog food in the go-bag expired last spring.
  • Your cat hides when scared. But where, when you're in a hurry?

The Pet Emergency & Disaster Go-Bag is made for these moments, so the plan is written down while things are calm.

Pet Go-Bag and Stay-Home Kit: Why Two Can Help

A larger kit for staying home and a lighter one for leaving can both help. Your veterinarian can help you decide how much makes sense for your pet.

Common Pet Emergency Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

  • Mistake #1: Packing the kit once and never checking it again. Solution: Food and medicine go out of date. The restock and check log shows what you last checked and when.
  • Mistake #2: Waiting until an emergency to find a pet-friendly place. Solution: Not every shelter or hotel accepts animals, so look up your options ahead of time.
  • Mistake #3: Keeping every copy on one phone. Solution: Keep copies of your pet's papers in something waterproof, and a second set on your phone or email. Paper still works when the power or the computers go down.

Every Purchase Helps Shelter and Rescue Pets

3% of your purchase price (excluding shipping and taxes) goes to help participating animal shelters and rescues.

This planner is for general information and organization only. It is not veterinary advice. This planner does not replace instructions or alerts from local officials during an emergency. Ask your veterinarian about first aid supplies and extra medicine for your pet.

References: A few facts in this planner come from public guidance by Ready.gov and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), in our own words. The rest is our own practical tips. This planner is for informational purposes and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations. For free information from these organizations, visit their websites.