Prepare your pet for any emergency
Prepare your pet for any emergency
Whether it’s a tornado or a house fire, most pet parents don’t consider their pet’s safety until an emergency is already happening. Small preparations now can save you and your pet precious time in case disaster strikes.
Check smoke detectors
On average, it is recommended to check them every month and replace their batteries every two years.
Note your pet’s hiding spaces
Remember that pets can be harder to find in stressful situations.
Practice safe habits around the home
Never leave lit fireplaces or candles unattended.
Keep a rescue alert sticker visible
Leave one by your front door so rescue workers know what pets to look for.
Check smoke detectors
On average, it is recommended to check them every month and replace their batteries every two years.
Note your pet’s hiding spaces
Remember that pets can be harder to find in stressful situations.
Practice safe habits around the home
Never leave lit fireplaces or candles unattended.
Keep a rescue alert sticker visible
Leave one by your front door so rescue workers know what pets to look for.
Established by FEMA, National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (NADPD) is held in May every year, while National Disaster Preparedness Month is every September. Both are great reminders to make sure your pets are ready in case your family has an emergency.
Contact local shelters, veterinary clinics, and animal control
These are the most common places a lost pet will be returned if found. Animal shelters and clinics are also able to identify your pet’s microchip ID and, if up-to-date, will be able to contact you.
Search your neighborhood
Circle the perimeter of your home with a familiar call or nickname that you use for your pet. With each pass, try to move farther out.
Notify the neighborhood
Post to a local networking site, tape posters of your lost pet on trees and community commonplaces, and don’t give up hope.
Contact local shelters, veterinary clinics, and animal control
These are the most common places a lost pet will be returned if found. Animal shelters and clinics are also able to identify your pet’s microchip ID and, if up-to-date, will be able to contact you.
Search your neighborhood
Circle the perimeter of your home with a familiar call or nickname that you use for your pet. With each pass, try to move farther out.
Notify the neighborhood
Post to a local networking site, tape posters of your lost pet on trees and community commonplaces, and don’t give up hope.
There is always a need to support shelters since they may also be sheltering those that have become separated from their family.
Not sure what to donate? Here are some ideas:
Not sure what to donate? Here are some ideas:
Some of the simplest ways to help a local shelter include making donations and signing up as a shelter volunteer. If this seems like something you would be interested in, make sure to check with the shelter ahead of time so you can provide the support they need without unnecessary confusion.
Another often overlooked way you can help is by becoming a shelter advocate. Simply making a blog or social media page about your local shelters can encourage others to participate or adopt.