Prepping and Pets

thyatt416 · 2012-04-12T14:39:13Z

As someone who has been rescuing and fostering animals for about 30 years and keeping their welfare in mind as part of my prep, I'm wondering if anyone else has been on the receiving end of "animals are a liability" regarding prepping. What has your response been?I remember near the end of 1999, when the non-event of Y2K was the buzz, I went to my local Global Pet store to stock up and was thrilled that they had lots of everything. After maxing out the remainder of my credit card on food, treats, vitamins, etc. I complimented the store owner on being so prepared - and was met with a completely blank look. When I explained, she just sighed and said I was the first (and probably only) person to think of their animals, as most people would just throw their pets out in the street when the excrement hits the roters without a second thought to their welfare.The animals I've fostered (from pocket pets to cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits as well as chinchillas) have provided me with love and been early warning systems for humans and vermin (some were one and the same) intruders and in a couple of cases, attacked and saved me from harm. Excluding them from my prep (I keep a 3 month supply that I rotate) is unthinkable. I have aligned myself with a rescue group and what I spend on food, meds, vet, etc. I get back in a donation-in-kind tax receipt each year, which has saved me an incredible amount when I do my taxes (for the past few years, I've filed early because of this and got a large refund). Since they get food donated, I ask for what I need and top up my pet food storage. As well, I bring my own pets to their vet (under their banner) and pay a reduced amount. So, if anyone else can comment (politely) regarding this topic, it would be most appreciated. Thank you.

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24/02/2013 1:55 pm

l always have an extra couple bags of food for my dog plus he eats whatever l eat (minus the obvious no-nos), he has his own BOB and isnt afraid to walk lol

l have a 4 yr old GSD he has a double coat so cold isnt as much trouble as his shedding is 🙂 he is a good scent dog, protector and best friend. l wouldnt even consider letting anything bad happen to him so prepping for him is as natural as prepping for myself.

And anyone who even remotely thinks he looks appetizing because theyre hungry - ld butcher and roast you before anyone touched my dog 👿

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