We anticipate that shelters across New York will begin to see an influx of companion animals from folks who have gotten sick and had no plans in place to get family or friends to care for their pets.
It is essential for shelters to coordinate with their county Office of Emergency Management in order to work under their guidance for reimbursement for the costs of caring these animals. Click here for FEMA’s COVID19 Emergency Management Checklist.
The following is the list of supplies that your local OEM should have the ability to requisition:
Cleaning Supplies
- 10 gal. rescue cleaner & disinfectant concentrate
- 20 32 oz spray bottles
- 10 gal. Laundry detergent
- 5 gal. Liquid bleach
- 10 Pet Hair Removal Broom with Squeegee & Telescoping Handle
- 300 Rolls Paper towels
- 3 gal. Dawn dish detergent (blue – original)
- 200 55-gallon trash bags
- 10 Pump hand soap
- 10 Pump hand sanitizer
- 30 containers Rescue cleaning wipes
- 10 containers Bath wipes for cats & dogs
- 1200 Wee-Wee pads
- 300 lbs Cat litter
- 500 Tyvek Suits & N95 Masks
- 1600 Food & water bowls
- 8000 Poop bags
- Disposable powder free exam gloves
- 2400 Medium
- 2400 Large
- 4 Bundles of Bogus Paper
Equipment
- 500 Folding Cages
- 50 Leashes 6’
- 50 Slip leads 6’
- 300 Litter pans (to fit in crates)
- 20 Litter scopes
Equipment for Restraining Animals
- Muzzles (various sizes for dogs & cats)
- Appropriate restraint and safety equipment
- Bite gloves –Small-Large–X large (Falconry gloves)
- 2 Catch & Release All Poles
Examination Equipment and Instruments
Medical
- Disposable medical gloves (non-latex, no powder)
- Alcohol & Alcohol wipes
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Non-porous examination table (portable), such as a stainless-steel table
- Separate scales for cats and dogs
- Thermometer (multiple)
- Stethoscope (multiple)
- Penlight
- Hair clippers
- Nail clippers, dog & cat
- Flea comb (multiple)
- Suture scissors (multiple)
- AUGYMER 5 PCS Rounded Tips Pet Grooming Scissors Kit
- Curved Pet Grooming Shears For Cats Dogs
- Stainless Steel Scissor For Body Face Ear Nose Paw)
Testing Equipment and Supplies
- Snap test kits (feline) SNAP Feline Triple Test = FIV, FeLV, Heartworm
- Wood’s lamp (Black light to check for ringworm)
- Tests for infectious diseases of concern, such as: Canine Parvovirus, Heartworm, Fecal float collection device
Posted on Walls
- Protocol for signs of infectious disease
- Protocol for responding to medical emergencies
- Pain scales for cats and dogs (poster)
Other Supplies
- 500 lbs Dog & Cat food
- Universal microchip scanner
- Vaccines
- Parasiticides
Consumable Supplies
- 2 Laptops, portable printer / scanner
- Intake supplies, such as permanent markers, and shelter ID paper collars,
- Pens and paper exam forms for:
- registration
- recording exam information
- starting the animal’s medical record