To kick off Emergency Preparedness Week, the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is partnering with the Pembroke Fire Department and Nice Dog, Scarlett! for a free event to help keep your pets safe during an emergency.
Sit, stay and learn on Monday, May 6 from 6-7 p.m. at the Pembroke Fire Department at 200 International Drive in Pembroke. Participants will learn how to plan for their pet’s safety, including creating an emergency plan that includes their furry family members. The one-hour session will include considerations when planning an emergency escape route and what to include in an emergency survival kit containing everything your family, including your pets, will need to get through the first 72 hours (about 3 days) of an emergency.
During Emergency Preparedness Week, promise to prepare by visiting ontariospca.ca/ep and you will be entered in a draw to win a pet first aid kit, plus you will receive a free digital Emergency Preparedness Workbook outlining everything you need to include when assembling your pet’s survival kit.
The Ontario SPCA is also giving away free emergency decals this week for anyone who has pets to let first responders know there are pets inside the home. In the event of an emergency like a fire, it can help the chances of firefighters being able to rescue your pets. Decals will be available during the May 6 learning session or drop by the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre this week to get yours.
For emergency preparedness resources, and to promise to prepare, visit ontariospca.ca/ep