How to Prepare Pets for Emergencies

How to Prepare Pets for a Natural Disaster

Just as you can't leave preparing for your human family members to chance, you need a plan to ensure the safety of your pets in case of an emergency.

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Living in an urban area presents some extra challenges in an emergency, so make sure you and your pet are ready. How to pack a disaster kit for animals ›

Rehearsing mock evacuations and packing bags of emergency supplies will help you safely pull through a crisis. How one family survived a wildfire ›

When disasters happen, zoos are ready to move animals to temporary housing, capture potential escapees and more. How a park dealt with Hurricane Andrew ›

Our experts discuss the basic supplies you'll need to protect your animal if you're in an emergency situation. Why microchipping is important ›

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Researchers found that dogs became aggressive and pushy when their owners showed interest in a plush toy dog.

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The Truth About Black Shelter Pets

Is it true that black pets are less likely to be adopted? We asked the ASPCA to help us get to the bottom of this…

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A Dog's Guide to Summer Vacations

Want to have a fun and relaxing vacation this summer? Make sure you follow the advice from these travel-savvy canines.

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Comparing Cancer in Pets and People

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus breaks down the similarities and differences in the ways cancer can affect humans and animals.

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The Retriever You Don't Know About

The Kooikerhondje is a fun-loving and intelligent red and white Dutch retriever who was bred to lure ducks into a…

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