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COVID-19: Keep Pets Safe at Home

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How to Keep Pets

Safe at Home
During COVID-19
Find someone to take care of your pets if you get sick.
Include pets in your Have your pet’s toys, food, medicine, carrier/crate, and more
emergency plan ready to go at a moment’s notice. Have a back-up for your
back-up.

According to the CDC, the Public Health Agency of


Canada, the WHO, and the OIE, there is no evidence
Pets and COVID-19 that companion animals, including pets, can spread
COVID-19.

Make sure to have at least a 30-day supply of pet


Responsibly stock up food, treats, cat litter, and your pet’s medications on
on pet supplies hand.

If you aren’t feeling well but can care for your pet, keep
them at home with you.

Protect your pets If you are sick with COVID-19, restrict contact with pets,
just like you would with people. Have another member of
if you get sick your household take care of your pet. If you have a service
animal, or must care for your pet, wear a face mask, and
wash your hands before and after any contact with them.

Enjoy your new If you are not ill, you can interact with your pet as you
normally would, including walking, feeding, cuddling,
coworkers and playing. Soak it up.

Make sure your animal is wearing current ID. Dog licenses


can be purchased online and help in getting lost animals
home sooner.
Reunite lost
pets If you find a pet, please attempt to reunite the lost pet with
his/her family after notifying Marin Humane. If they have
tags, call the owner immediately. Other great tools include
Facebook, Nextdoor, or Craigslist. Stray animals should only
be brought to Marin Humane on an emergency basis.

171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. 415.883.4621. marinhumane.org

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