06/01/2026
🔥Are you fire ready?🔥
Pets are family members, and it can be tempting to put yourself at risk in a fire to save them. But it's important to have a plan in place so you can make good decisions that keep you and your pets safe on hot, dry and windy days.
With the forecast for tomorrow (Wednesday) to reach over 40 and strong winds predicted in the mid morning to late afternoon, it is so important to have your fire plan ready and active.
This will be the same for Friday.
Your plan should include:
🐱when to leave
🐶where to take your pet
🐰what to take with you
Where possible, leave early, before a fire threatens. If you or your pets are stressed, it might take longer to get ready and in the car. Make sure you factor this into your timing.
Go through the following steps when leaving with your pet, so you don't forget anything important.
Contain your pet early - on a lead, in a crate or carrier and make sure they have plenty of water to drink.
Confirm where you'll go. Can your pets stay at a kennel or cattery (keep in mind this is a busy period for kennels/catteries), a friend or family member's house or will they stay with you?
Find your pet emergency kit and key documents. Bring them with you.
Ensure you pack your pets medications if they are on any, at least enough for a week. Pack some toys, food, water, bowls and any other documents your pet may need and keep that somewhere you can grab and go.
Secure your pet in your vehicle with a proper restraint.
Never try to go back and get your pet once a fire has started and don't stay at home to be with your pet—it puts you and your pets' lives at risk.
Make sure your pets details are up to date on their microchip in the chance they do get separated from you.
And never leave your pet in a vehicle on a hot day.
Hope you and your pets all stay well hydrated and cool tomorrow and if you are worried about your pet at all, please call the clinic during work hours or Casey Pet Emergency or VRH out of work hours. 🧡