Would you like to try a disaster drill with your cat? Disaster preparedness goods and cat harnesses to prepare before typhoons and disasters hit

Hello, this is YOKO from Poponeko!

As typhoon season approaches, I receive many requests regarding disaster preparedness gear for cats.

The deep affection owners have for their cats is so overwhelming that I feel touched every time I read your messages.

To respond to those sentiments, I thought and thought about what Poponeko could do. That is how our "vest-type harness" was born.

Let me introduce how Poponeko thinks about cat disaster preparedness and why a harness is necessary.

Prioritize your evacuation with your cat

When the time comes, you have to go to an evacuation shelter with your cat. But what and how much should you bring...? If you pack this and that, you’ll end up with as much luggage as a house move!

I understand that feeling from owners so well.

You cannot carry a lot of things at once. Therefore, you should prioritize items that are essential for survival.

First and foremost, of course, is your cat. Have them go into a carrier bag and evacuate together. Your cat’s food and water are also absolutely essential. It is safe to have at least a five-day supply.

Then, it would be good to bring food bowls, information about you and your cat (it is convenient to summarize contact information, vaccination status, and medical history in a cat health handbook), a litter container (a portable toilet) and litter, a brush, and toys if possible.

I have a feeling that even this alone will be quite heavy. You must get creative, such as using rolling stocks of small-portion food packs or using lightweight types of cat litter.

Life in a cage at the evacuation shelter

I am also concerned about the cat's life at the evacuation destination.

It seems there are various situations, such as spending time in a cage in a different room from the owner, or staying inside a carrier bag in a pet-friendly room.

A cage seems better than a cramped carrier bag, but you have to prepare the cage yourself. It is better to have a portable cage prepared, or consider the possibility of returning home to get one if the situation allows.

Rules for evacuating with pets differ depending on the local government, so it is also important to check the rules in your area.

A harness is useful in a disaster

Even if you prepare various disaster goods, you still worry about them running away.

When heading to an evacuation shelter, they might get startled and jump out of the carrier bag. When staying at the shelter, they might slip out when you are trying to feed them...

At times like that, a cat harness comes in handy.

You can attach a leash to the harness to let them go to the toilet or eat. It also allows them to exercise while taking precautions against escape.

When you hear "cat harness and leash," you might think of "walking," but they are actually gaining attention as "disaster preparedness gear."

Since it is something to protect your cat, it should be comfortable to wear and have high safety performance. Based on the voices of owners like you, a cat harness was created utilizing Poponeko's expertise in making gentle cat collars.

We focused on making it easy to put on in an emergency while ensuring it holds them securely.

We introduce the comfort and safety performance in detail on the product page, so please check it out♪

SOS for an emergency

What if you can't return home during a disaster...? What if you can't evacuate with your cat...?

For such times, keep a "Cat inside sticker" posted.

If you put it on your front door or a window facing the road, it will let neighbors and rescue teams know that a cat is left behind.

If you are an owner of a cat that stays home alone often, please check this out!

Evacuation training you can do right now

No matter how much disaster gear you have, doing it for the first time in a real emergency is scary. Why not try evacuation training so you don't panic when the time comes?

It is important to actually try carrying your luggage and the carrier bag. It is also important to get your cat used to the cage, carrier bag, and harness.

Many cats dislike harnesses, but take your time to get them used to it. The trick is to practice happily while giving them treats and playing with toys.

Eat, go to the toilet while wearing the harness, and sometimes try going outside. Imagining shelter life and getting them used to various environments is also a form of evacuation training.

Please use this as a reference for the disaster preparedness goods you want to have ready and the evacuation training you want to do before a typhoon comes.

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