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Plan ahead to protect your pet

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Natural emergencies can occur at any time, and without a plan you could make panicked decisions that threaten the safety of your pet, yourself and your family.

By making a Disaster Plan for your family pet, you'll be prepared to evacuate fast or stay put with sufficient supplies when a disaster strikes.

It is vital to prepare a disaster plan for your pet before a disaster strikes – or risk potentially losing each other forever.

Download our free Disaster Guides below to prepare a disaster plan for your pet.

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Protect your dog

Protect your dog

Dogs are a valued part of the family. Will you be there when they need you? Download your free kit to help protect your dog in a disaster.

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Protect your cat

Protect your cat

Cats are a valued part of the family. Will you be there when they need you? Download your free kit to help protect your cat in a disaster.

Free kit
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Protect your horse

Protect your horse

Horses are beloved pets for many. Will you be there when they need you? Download your free kit to help protect your horse in a disaster.

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Protect your small pet

Protect your small pet

Guinea pigs, rabbits, mice and rats are beloved pets for many. Will you be there when they need you? Download your free kit to help you protect your small animal in a disaster.

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Additional Resources

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QLD Animals in Disasters

QLD Animals in Disasters

Caring for animals in natural disasters like floods

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VIC preparing for floods

VIC preparing for floods

Information for when floods happen in Victoria.

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NSW SES FloodSafe

NSW SES FloodSafe

FLOODSAFE information for your pets and animals

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