Disasters often strike without warning. That’s why we’re spreading the message for pet families to be prepared. Planning ahead is the best way for families to ensure that all members of their family, including pets, are ready to face an emergency.

Many preparedness tips are relevant to any type of disaster, but you may have additional considerations based on where you live. Think about the most logical scenarios that could happen around your area and the different ways people in your community might respond.

Pet parents should immediately contact a local veterinarian or pet shelter if a pet is injured. While a veterinarian should be the first point of contact, local shelters often become hubs for animal care during a disaster and will likely have veterinarians on-site to help treat injured pets.

Beyond our role as a pet food company, we believe in helping pets live their best lives any way we can. While our expertise is creating science-based pet nutrition, we also support the pets and people impacted by a disaster, and we are grateful to partner with shelters, veterinary hospitals and nonprofits to ensure that pets and shelter animals are fed and cared for. The network is part of our Food, Shelter & Love program. In Australia, since 1997, the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love Program has provided local shelters with the life-changing nutrition they need to help homeless pets find forever homes.