All the news from back home in Santa Barbara with the current fire is really unsettling.
A number of friends have reported some sad news concerning pet displacement and losses during the fire. Are fires really something you can prepare for?
I know one thing people at the least should keep in mind when wildfires strike up in their area is to have identification ready for the their pets in case they are loose. Also, it doesn’t hurt to have the dog loose throughout the day if you have to leave home so it isn’t overtaken by fire as the house burns down. As I write this it pains to know so many pets die this way. The American Red Cross in particular suggests that interior doors be left open during the day and have a doggie door installed as well. Although they don’t provide the benefits associated with pet insurance for long term care they do provide for immediate disaster relief.