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Risk factors for pet evacuation failure after a slow-onset disaster.

S E Heath¹, A M Beck, P H Kass

¹Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1243, USA.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

|June 22, 2001

Summary

Pet evacuation failure during floods is linked to low pet attachment and certain pre-disaster pet care practices. Strengthening the human-animal bond and promoting responsible pet ownership can mitigate these failures.

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Area of Science:

Disaster preparedness
Animal behavior
Human-animal bond

Background:

Pet evacuation is crucial during natural disasters.
Understanding factors influencing pet evacuation failure is vital for public safety and animal welfare.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify risk factors associated with pet evacuation failure during a flood event.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 203 pet-owning households.
Participants were interviewed via random telephone survey after receiving a flood evacuation notice.

Main Results:

Pet evacuation failure was significantly associated with lower pet attachment and commitment scores.
Pre-disaster pet management practices, such as keeping dogs outdoors or lacking cat carriers, increased failure risk.

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Over 90% of owners independently arranged pet housing.

Conclusions:

Predictors of pet evacuation failure are often pre-existing and modifiable.
Mitigation strategies should focus on enhancing responsible pet ownership and the human-animal bond.
Encouraging owner self-reliance in pet evacuation is recommended.