07/01/2026
Whilst we have a mild reprieve today from the extreme heat doesn't mean we have to be less prepared.
Do your animals factor in your emergency plan?
Can you answer these questions:
🌠Do you know the pet friendly evacuation places in your area?
🆔 Are your animals microchipped and are the details up to date?
(And do you have a photo of each animal on your phone?)
📄 Do you have copies of vaccination records or meds?
A photo on your phone is enough in an emergency.
🏠 Have you spoken with neighbours or friends about helping each other evacuate animals if needed?
🚗 Is your vehicle heat-safe for animals?
(Crates secured, airflow, shade, cooling mats or damp towels.)
🐾 Do your animals have ID on them right now?
Collar tags, leg bands for birds, or travel labels.
🧊 Do you have a cooling plan if power goes out?
Frozen water bottles, battery fans, shaded wet areas.
🧠 Does your animal tolerate confinement or travel?
If not, now’s the time for short practice runs—not on evacuation day.
🌙 If evacuation happens overnight, do you have lighting and containment sorted?
Head torch + leads = sanity saver.
Extreme heat doesn’t give us much warning. A 10-minute plan now can save lives later — including the ones that can’t pack for themselves.
