Pet Preparedness: Free resources to help you protect your best friend(s).
Prepping Side Quest:
Prepare your pets for emergencies
Our pets depend on us for their health and safety, especially in emergencies. Just as we prepare for our family's well-being, we must also plan for our furry friends.
Spend just 10 minutes today to ensure your pet's safety by watching the video below and downloading some free resources. You'll learn why pet preparedness is crucial and get practical tips on how to protect your beloved companions.
Show your best friend the love they deserve by being prepared!
Invest 10 minutes for your best friend
1). Watch this video from ready.gov
(Duration: 4 minutes, 22 seconds)
A quick and approachable overview of pet preparedness. Discover essential tips for creating a comprehensive pet preparedness kit, safely evacuating with your pets, and considerations for large animals. Additionally, find multilingual resources to ensure everyone stays informed and prepared.
2). Download the pamphlet “Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense” from the ASPCA.
(Duration: 0 minutes, 10 seconds)
3). Review Ready.Gov/pets and get informed
(Duration: 5 minutes)
A quick and approachable overview of pet preparedness. Discover helpful tips for creating a pet preparedness kit, safely evacuating with your pets, and considerations for large animals. Additionally, find multilingual resources to ensure everyone stays informed and prepared.
I hope that taking these 3 simple steps has inspired you to think about your pet’s preparedness. Next, I challenge you to use the information you've gathered to assemble a preparedness kit for your beloved pets. Gather a 5-gallon bucket, plastic tote, old suitcase, or any suitable container and collect your pet’s supplies together in one convenient place. Completing this project gave me a real sense of relief. I feel especially secure leaving my kitties with a housesitter now, knowing I can simply say, "In an evacuation emergency, grab the cats and this bag—it has everything you need to keep them safe until I return.”
