{"id":641,"date":"2018-02-14T14:17:37","date_gmt":"2018-02-14T18:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=641"},"modified":"2024-04-03T11:09:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T18:09:09","slug":"pet-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/pet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"When Disaster Strikes, Pet Safety Looms Large"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"When asked what we should prepare for, the founder of Boy Scouts of America, Robert Baden-Powell, declared, \u201cWhy, for any old thing.\u201d Sure, he might not have been referring to the ability to deal with emergencies, but knowing what to do under pressure is an important life-saving skill.<\/p>\n

The motto \u201cbe prepared\u201d applies to everyone. Disaster (natural or man-made) can strike when we least expect it, which is why we can\u2019t underscore enough the importance of pet safety. It should be priority number one every day of the year!<\/p>\n

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The Unexpected<\/h3>\n

When we prepare for the worst, we hope to lessen the impact of unpredictable disasters. Whether it\u2019s a flood, earthquake, tornado, fire, or terrorist attack, everyone is much better off when they have the right skills and supplies.<\/p>\n

Pet Safety Plan<\/h3>\n

Each year, over half a million pets are affected by house fires. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have a plan that gets everyone safely out of house – including your pet.<\/p>\n

The first rule of thumb is never leave an animal behind when evacuating. In an emergency, everyone is terrified, and amid all the confusion and chaos, it can be hard to locate an animal who\u2019s hiding. If you ever have to evacuate your home, keep in mind it could be weeks or months until you can return.<\/p>\n

Look Ahead<\/h3>\n

We hope the following ideas help you develop a sound pet safety plan:<\/p>\n