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Make a pet owner emergency plan that works at home
A useful plan connects an available person, safe home access and current instructions. Start with three decisions, then add the details that matter.
Download the free Pet SOS Card1. Confirm who can step in
Ask a primary and backup person. Check availability for both a short delay and several days, even if you share your home.
2. Arrange access and information
Agree keys and access privately. Keep contacts, meals, routines and prescribed instructions in a known location. Use separate sheets for multiple pets.
3. Rehearse and update
Imagine you cannot get home until tomorrow: can the person you chose handle the handover? Review the plan when contacts, medicines or routines change, as well as periodically.
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Free printable, fillable PDF. Save a copy after filling it in and check your saved answers. No email required.
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