Being alive, meat on the paw - pets are one of the most valuable sources of non-spoilage food protein available to victums in a disaster.

Maintaining the critter's food and water for five days until time of slauter is much easier than finding refrigeration for the equal amount of time.

The butchering is best left to someone without emotional hang-ups connected to the creature. It is suggested that the cooked meat be presented and shared with fellow refugees without attributing a source. Seasoning, long boiling, and presentation help in this tough, un-savory, task.