06/05/2026
🐾June is National Pet Preparedness Month!
🐶Don't Leave Pets Behind!🐱
If conditions are unsafe for you, they are unsafe for your pets too. Your family emergency plan should include your pets. Know where you’ll go, how you’ll transport them, and which hotels, shelters, friends, or relatives can accept animals if you can’t stay home.
During evacuations or severe weather:
-Bring pets indoors early
-Never leave them chained or outside
-Make sure carriers and leashes are ready to go
In stressful situations, pets can become scared and run away. Keeping them close helps keep them safe.
Post-Disaster Behavior Reminders
After a major disaster or evacuation, remember that your pet's behavior might change dramatically. They can become disoriented, anxious, or defensive due to unfamiliar areas.
Important things to do after the storm:
-Check pets for injuries and watch for stressed behavior
-Keep them leashed or contained
-Check fences before letting them out and look for debris that can be dangerous.
Give them extra time, quiet spaces, and comfort as they decompress and adjust back to normal.