09/07/2026
If you had to leave your home with your dog in ten minutes, what would you wish you had already packed?
That’s the easiest way to think about National Preparedness Month.
You don’t need a hundred-page emergency plan or a garage full of survival supplies.
You only need what would make the first few hours easier if you had to leave quickly.
Start with the basics:
· Food your dog already eats
· Water
· A bowl
· Any medications they rely on
· A leash, harness, or secure carrier
· P**p bags
· A recent, clear photo of your dog
· Copies of the records you may need
· Your veterinarian’s contact information
· And one familiar item that helps your dog settle
If your dog needs something specialized, add that too. Maybe it’s a muzzle they already wear comfortably, mobility equipment, prescription food, an extra medication, or very specific handling instructions.
Put everything somewhere you can actually grab and go.
Preparedness is not about predicting an emergency. It’s about removing decisions from a moment when you will already have too many things to think about.
Invest ten calm minutes on preparation now to make a very stressful ten minutes later so much easier!
Save this and start with five items today.
