Are You Prepared to Protect Your Pet in a Disaster?

If disaster strikes, would you know how to protect your pets?

Too many pet parents wait until it’s too late to make a plan. Whether it’s a wildfire, hurricane, or sudden evacuation, your pet’s safety depends on your preparedness.

In this episode, Amy talks with Roxana Petzold from the American Red Cross to break down exactly what you need to do to prepare your pets before an emergency happens.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
 ✔️ What to pack in a pet emergency go-bag
 ✔️ Why microchipping and up-to-date records could save your pet’s life
 ✔️ How to build a pet safety plan that actually works when disaster hits

Don’t wait for a warning siren to get ready. This episode will help you take action now to protect the pets you love.

When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @YOURSOCIALHANDLE!

While you’re there, make sure you follow me on Instagram so you can see behind the scenes of how I [help pet parents stay prepared and stress-free] and how you can too.

CONNECT WITH ROXANA PETZOLD
Facebook: @RedCross | www.redcross.org

LEARN MORE FROM AMY CASTRO:
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OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
American Red Cross Pet Preparedness Resources
Pet First Aid App (Free in your app store)

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our previous name before we embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same content, just a name that fits better.

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Pet parenting is tough, but The Pet Parent Hotline helps solve real pet parenting struggles with practical pet advice. Each week, we provide pet care advice and pet saving hacks for overwhelmed pet parents trying to save money at the pet store and on vet bills, make puppy training easy, fix cat behavior problems like litter box issues and scratching, and keep multi-pet households in balance. We share pet advice on pet budgeting, cat care, dog training tips, dog behavior, stress-free vet visits, and home cleaning with pets. Follow for the pet parent support you need to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying life with pets.

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