Protect your pets
from wildfire.
How can you protect your pets during a wildfire?
If you’re a pet owner, we don’t have to tell you that pets are family. You should never have to choose between your own safety and that of your beloved pets.
To avoid such a situation, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind as wildfire season approaches, such as always heeding the most current wildfire warnings in your local area. And evacuating before it becomes physically necessary.
Evacuating with pets.
The Frontline app helps you ensure that your pets remain safe during a wildfire. With planning tips and a pet preparation checklist, you can rest easy knowing that you have accounted for every member of your family. Be sure to consider where you will take your pet if they need to be sheltered. Have their collars and pet tags up to date and if necessary have a pet carrier or crate that you can take with you when you evacuate. If you have large pets that require a trailer, leave your home as early as possible during a wildfire event.
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Protect your pets from wildfire FAQ.
If you’re looking for a lost pet during or after a wildfire, there are many rescue services that post lost pet photos online. Unclaimed pets are considered to belong to the county animal services department, so start with the county where the pet was last seen. Bear in mind, however, that it’s probably best to visit the animal shelter in person, rather than relying on a photo. Animals who’ve been through a wildfire experience may not look like themselves.
Monitor your pets’ health closely to ensure they aren’t behaving oddly…this could be a sign of serious smoke inhalation. If you suspect your pets may have come in contact with fire or fire-related materials, carefully inspect their paw pads, skin, and fur to check for burns or blisters.
Store leashes and an emergency evacuation kit close to an exit in your home. The kit should include pet first aid, three to seven days’ worth of pet food, pet medicines, pet medical records, and bottled water. (For a complete list of emergency evacuation items, click here, to download FEMA’s “Preparedness for Pets” brochure.)
The Frontline Wildfire Defense System.
Our exterior wildfire sprinkler system allows you to focus on the health and safety of your pets during a wildfire with the confidence that your home is being protected. Contact us today to learn more and see if our system might be right for your home.