Pet Emergency Preparedness & Safety

Are You and Your Pets Ready for an Emergency?

Most of us go through our days assuming things will be fine. And most of the time, they are. But emergencies don't announce themselves. They can happen in the middle of the night, during the workday, or when severe weather or another unexpected event suddenly changes everything.

When that moment comes, preparation completed ahead of time can reduce confusion and help you respond more calmly.

At It's DogGone Awesome, keeping pets safe and with their families is at the heart of everything we do. Too many animals become lost or separated from their owners during emergencies—not because their owners didn't love them, but because there was little time and no clear plan. This Hub can help you begin preparing before that moment arrives.

A beagle and tabby cat with ID collars and a parrot, with a bug-out bag and pet first aid kit

Three Areas of Pet Emergency Readiness

Below are three areas to consider when preparing for a pet emergency. Each one covers a different part of emergency readiness, but together they can help you create a stronger plan for protecting your pets and keeping your family together.

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Planning ahead so you and your pets are ready when it matters most

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Recognizing hazards and reducing the risk of accidents before they happen

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Keeping vital information ready so your pet can be cared for by anyone, anytime

This resource is part of It's DogGone Awesome's mission to keep pets safe and families together through education, preparation, and compassionate support.

Books & Practical Resources for Pet Owners

  • Companion Animal Emergency Notebook – Cat & Dog Edition

    An 82-page, heavy-duty binder to help you prepare before an emergency, navigate it confidently when it happens, and recover afterward. Holds medical records, ID, medications, routines, evacuation planning, and first-aid references. $49.95

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  • Stay Pawsitive: Reasons for Pet Surrender and How to Prevent It

    Stay Pawsitive was written to address the real reasons pets are rehomed or surrendered to shelters—and how many of those outcomes can be prevented.

    $14,95

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  • Before You Get a Pet: The Essential Questions to Ask


    Written specifically for the potential new pet owner, this book lays out the Six Keys that should be seriously considered before bringing a pet home. Under each Key, the reader will find numerous questions that should honestly be considered before bringing home a pet.  $9.95

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