Pets Are Family
It is a podcast about pets, all things pets. Tricia Montgomery and Jessica Abernathy share over 25 years in the pet industry. They talk about all things pets, from health, to care, and why Jessica named her cat Bin Laden! Yup, Bin Laden. Listen to these ladies and find out something new.
Pets Are Family
Creating an Emergency Kit for Your Pets
In this conversation, Tricia and Jessica discuss various topics including sports, weather disasters, emergency preparedness for pets, and upcoming events. They emphasize the importance of being prepared for emergencies, such as hurricanes and wildfires, and provide tips on creating an emergency kit for pets. They also mention the upcoming webinar on pet grief and the virtual walk for pet cancer awareness. Shoutouts are given to organizations like the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement and Farm and Yard.
Takeaways
~ Be prepared for emergencies by creating an emergency kit for your pets
~ Consider the specific disasters that are common in your area and tailor your preparations accordingly
~ Microchip your pets and keep their medical records with you in case of evacuation
~ Ensure you have enough food and water for your pets for at least two weeks
~ Crate train your pets to make evacuation and travel easier
~ Stay calm during emergencies to help keep your pets calm
~Support organizations like Mooses March and the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement in their efforts to help pets and their owners
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Sports
02:06 Sniffing Butts and Cats vs Dogs
10:26 Emergency Preparedness: Food and Water Supplies
15:51 Emergency Preparedness: Cats vs Dogs
19:29 Different Disasters and Evacuation Plans
25:14 Increasing Natural Disasters and Future Plans
28:58 Upcoming Events and Gear
