Emergency Preparedness 101: A Pet Owner's Guide
An emergency preparedness plan for your pet is a smart step toward proper care and safety. Unfortunately, we all can experience circumstances that, at times, require an alternate plan.
You might be wondering, "What's included in an emergency preparedness plan for my pet?" If you're not quite sure, we're here for you.
Our mission is to protect pets and help owners create the safest and most secure environment possible for their precious animal companions.
Let Pangel™ help you with pet emergency preparedness!
Here are our suggestions for a solid safety plan.
Consider Basic Steps for Pet Safety
A major step toward securing your pet's safety and well-being includes a sensible approach to minor emergencies. Anything from power outages to fender benders could require one of the following pet preparedness steps.
A basic pet emergency plan should include the following:
1. Identification: Make sure your pet has proper identification tags with current contact information. Consider getting your pet microchipped as well.
2. Emergency kit: Prepare an emergency kit for your pet, including food, water, medications, first-aid supplies, and a carrier or crate.
3. Evacuation plan: Identify a safe place for your pet to go in case of an emergency evacuation, such as a friend's house or a pet-friendly hotel. Make sure you have a plan for getting your pet to that location.
4. Information: Keep important information about your pet, such as vaccination records and medical history, in a safe and accessible place.
5. Backup caregiver: Identify someone who can take care of your pet in case you are unable to do so.
6. Practice: Practice your emergency plan with your pet so everyone is well-prepared in case of an emergency.
These are smart steps for every pet owner to take before an emergency begins. By having these in place, pet owners can save valuable time and keep stressors surrounding their pets to a minimum.
Specific and More Serious Emergency Situations
In addition to your overall plan, some instances might require additional actions on your part as the owner. Pet emergency preparedness in these circumstances is of the utmost importance as these are more severe and could have serious repercussions.
It pays to be knowledgeable and ready for what might require you to take precautions or actions beyond a basic plan.
Here are some serious emergencies and how to be best prepared:
Natural Disasters
Preparing for a natural disaster can be a stressful and challenging experience, especially when you have a pet to consider. However, there are several steps you can take to ensure that both you and your pet are ready for any emergency situation. (1)
1. Have an emergency kit ready: Make sure you have a separate emergency kit for your pet that includes food, water, medication, a leash, and a crate or carrier.
2. Plan for evacuation: Know your evacuation route and have a plan in place for where you will go with your pet. Many shelters do not allow pets, so research pet-friendly accommodations in advance.
3. Keep identification up to date: Make sure your pet's identification tags are up to date with your current contact information. Consider microchipping your pet for added security.
4. Practice emergency drills: Practice evacuating with your pet so they are familiar with the process. This will help reduce stress and anxiety during a real emergency.
5. Stay informed: Keep up-to-date on weather and emergency alerts in your area. This will give you more time to prepare and evacuate if necessary.
Remember, taking these steps will help ensure that both you and your pet are prepared for any emergency. Stay safe!
Severe Injuries
Accidents or injuries that your pet may experience, such as broken bones, cuts, or poisoning, require immediate attention from a veterinarian.
It can help to have that information at your fingertips. The Pangel™ app for pets allows you to store important components related to your pet's care. In the app, you can include vet contact information and other relevant aspects of your pet's care.
Along with your chosen guardian, your veterinarian's contact information is a vital part of how Pangel™ works to protect your pet!
An Owner's Emergency
What if you, as the owner, encounter an issue that prevents you from returning home to care for your pet properly? Can you ensure care if you can't get to your pet?
With Pangel™, you can.
The features of the Pangel™ app allow pet owners to select a guardian to be contacted should the owner be left unable to return to their pet. It offers the ultimate assurance and comfort for pet owners.
Here's a quick Pangel™ app guide:
To begin, click the sign-up link to create your new account and enter your name, email address, and mobile number. You'll receive a verification code to enter that will complete the sign-up process.
Set up your profile by answering questions about you, your pets, and their chosen guardians. You can add veterinarian information, pictures of your pets, and more!
Go to settings on your phone and choose to allow notifications from Pangel. By enabling notifications, you'll receive reminders to update your status on the app.
Using the calendar icon, set up your daily schedule, or you can schedule a departure in real-time by selecting the Leaving Now? button at the bottom right. Once you've returned home, click the Reached button; if you don't click within 90 minutes of your stated arrival time, your chosen pet guardian will receive an alert.
Allow Pangel to give you the assurance that comes with knowing your pet is safe and secure.
Partnering with Pangel™ is an integral step toward completing your pet's emergency preparedness plan.
Put Pet Safety First With Pangel™
By being prepared and having a plan in place for these emergencies, you can help ensure the safety and well-being of your pet. As pet owners, that's our ultimate goal!
The security of our beloved pets is paramount, and with Pangel™, there's always a guardian at the ready to step in if needed. As prepared as we may be in an emergency, it always helps to have extra support, and that's what Pangel™ provides.
If you'd like to see how Pangel™ can become part of your pet's emergency preparedness plan, download the app and enjoy our 14-day trial. Explore the tools and features of the app and create your pet's profile. Get an idea of how easy it is to enjoy comprehensive pet care at your fingertips!
We hope no one has to experience a situation that keeps them from reaching their pet promptly, but we allow you to rest assured in case you do. Pangel™ promises reliable pet care and can put your mind at ease in an emergency.
"Prepare Your Pets for Disasters." Ready, www.ready.gov/pets.
