If you need to leave in 10 minutes — evacuation, unexpected vet stay, disaster — this is what goes with the dog. Keep packed. Check every six months.
Leash + backup leash
Collar with current ID tags
Printed vaccination records (in ziploc)
Rabies tag certificate
Photo of you WITH the dog
In case you're separated. Prove it's your dog.
Vet contact + microchip company contact
3 days of kibble in ziploc
Collapsible water bowl
Two gallons of water
Medications + dosage instructions
Blanket with your scent on it
One favorite toy
Poop bags
Basic first-aid: gauze, vet wrap, saline
Emergency cash ($50 in small bills)
Rotate food and treats every three months so nothing goes stale. Your future self in a crisis will thank you.