IN TIMES OF CRISIS, MAKE SURE YOUR PET IS PROTECTED
Whether you’re facing deportation, detention, or a natural disaster, your pet deserves to be protected too. This page is here to help you plan ahead and keep your furry loved one safe.
Resources for Families & Their Pets in Crisis
Download the Pet Safety & Emergency Planning Guide
We created this guide to help families prepare for emergencies involving their pets. You can download it, print it, or share it with loved ones.
PET SAFETY & EMERGENCY PLANNING GUIDE
PET PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST
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Ask a trusted friend, family member, or neighbor if they could care for your pet in case of an emergency. Make sure they know your pet’s routine, needs, and temperament.
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Keep this in your wallet, car, or go-bag. Include:
Pet’s name, age, breed, microchip number
Feeding and medication instructions
Vaccination and vet records
Your contact info and at least one backup
Guardian’s contact info
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This is one of the best ways to be reunited if separated during a storm or detention. Confirm your contact info is current in the chip registry.
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Make both paper and digital copies of your pet’s latest vaccines, medications, and vet visits.
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Include:
3–5 days of food and water
Medications
Leash, collar, harness
Waste bags and litter (for cats)
Comfort items (blanket, toy, shirt with your scent)
Carrier or crate
Copy of your Emergency Info Card
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Even a small amount can help with urgent food, transport, or boarding needs.
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU & YOUR PET
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Patty & Jay Baker Mobile Veterinary Clinic
Operated by Humane Society Naples, this mobile unit brings accessible, low-cost veterinary care directly to the community.
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Wags to Wishes Animal Rescue
We provide emergency support to pet owners in crisis: Emergency food & supply assistance, Basic veterinary support, Microchip checks and updates.
ADDITIONAL PET SAFETY RESOURCES
RedRover Relief Program – redrover.org/relief
ASPCA Safety Net Programs – aspca.org/helping-people-pets
Pet Help Finder – pethelpfinder.org
MyPitbullisFamily.org (Housing Locator) – mypitbullisfamily.org
Local Legal Aid Clinics – Ask if they assist with emergency pet guardianship
Facebook & Mutual Aid Groups – Look for groups that support: Temporary pet care, Emergency housing Food & supply donations