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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, natural disasters are on the rise     they happen three times as often as they did in the 1970's/80's. Do you have an emergency plan for what to do if disaster strikes? Have you thought about how to incorporate your pet(s) into this plan? Image by José Carlos Alexandre from Pexels What is an emergency preparedness plan? An emergency preparedness plan, or a disaster plan, is a plan for what to do in case of emergency     be it a natural disaster or a more directly human-caused disaster like terrorism or war. What sorts of disasters you may be at risk for depends on where you live. For example, the Pacific Northwest of the United States experiences wildfires. Coastal regions experience rising sea levels are more at risk for events like hurricanes and tsunamis. Danger doesn't have to be catastrophic and global to be worth preparing for, either     maybe you live in the wilderness, and need to know what t

According to the American Kennel Club, one in three pets will go missing in their lifetime. Losing a pet can be a scary experience! Thankfully, there are tons of resources available for finding pets, and many steps you can take to be reunited with your animal companion. Image by Thom Gonzalez from Pexels What to do if your pet gets lost According to American Humane  and the American Kennel Club , there are many steps you can take to recover a lost pet! The first step, as inscribed upon the cover of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy , is Don't Panic!  (It's understandable if you panic a little, but take some deep breaths, you've got this! And, we prepared a whole list of steps you can take to find your lost companion.) First steps As soon as you notice that something seems off, start looking for your pet. The longer you wait, the more lost they might be getting themselves. Check your neighborhood or the area where they got lost. Call your pet's name or words they