Kit basics: at least three days of food, water, and medications, a spare leash and carrier, copies of vaccine and medical records, and recent photos for identification.
Keep the carrier accessible and trained daily, expect the cat to hide during disasters, budget search time, and use familiar boxes and blankets to reduce struggling.
Write a family plan naming who takes the cat, backup routes, and pet-accepting shelters, since most public shelters exclude pets by default and need advance confirmation.
Post a rescue sticker noting the number of cats inside, keep microchip details current, and in fires prioritize human life; never re-enter for a cat.
