A copy of this policy will be given to all foster carers and must be completed with the relevant details
Alternative Accommodation
If you must evacuate during an emergency, only take your dog with you if it is safe to do so. If you are going to alternative accommodation, it is important to understand that, animals may not be able to be accommodated. UK Spaniel Rescue should be notified as soon as
possible so that alternative provisions can be made for your foster dog. If you have your own dog
as well, we will try our best to place your dog in temporary foster too.
Wherever possible though, please try to make arrangements in advance for your pet to stay with
family or friends in the event of an emergency.
Pet Supplies
Create a stock of supplies so you are ready for an evacuation. This should include:
·Food – enough for 3 days. Store in an airtight, water-proof container
·Medication – also have the name and dosage of the medication written down
·Harness or lead
·Pet carrier or crate
·Important documents (e.g. vaccination records/insurance)
·Contact numbers e.g. vet, rescue
·Familiar items e.g. favourite toy, bedding (this will reduce the stress of your pet)
Pet first aid kit – this should contain items such as a towel/board to act as a stretcher,
non-stick bandages, adhesive tape, sterile saline solution for flushing wounds and eyes, gauze,
towels or cloth to stem bleeding
What if I have to leave my pet behind?
If you have to leave your pets behind ensure you do the following:
·Do not tether/tie them.
·Leave them in a room with plenty of free-space, upstairs if a flood risk.
·Never leave them if risk is fire and it is safe to remove them.
·Leave enough food and water for 3 days (per animal).
·Ensure your pet is wearing identification (where appropriate).
·Leave a note on your front door, or somewhere immediately visible, for the emergency services
advising them there are animals in the house, what those animals are and where they are.
·Photos of your dog
In the event of severe winds, please ensure that you check your fences and gates are solid and there are no escape routes that the dog may find
Contact numbers for UK Spaniel Rescue:
Trustees:
Andrea Phillips (Lancashire) – 07935 652999
Lisa Regan (Lancashire) – 07718 173039
Caroline Lewis (Powys) – 07738 715195
Babs Kinnear (Inverness) – 07828 812009
Your adoption co-ordinator:
Your designated behaviourist:
PLEASE COMPLETE WITH THE RELEVANT DETAILS
Vet name
Address
Phone
Out of hours
Email
Other useful contacts
Dog warden
Out of hours
RSPCA
Police station
Fire & Rescue
In emergencies call 999
The person responsible for this policy/procedure is: Andrea Phillips
This policy has been approved by the Board of Trustees
Policy approved date 22nd October 2024
This policy is reviewed on an annual basis by the Board of Trustees
Next review due: October 2025