According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), 2022 will have above-average Atlantic hurricane activity. Should you find yourself in the midst of a hurricane warning, will your pets have proper provisions for an evacuation or sheltering in place for at least two weeks? Let’s review how to include pets in a hurricane preparedness plan. Know Your Area. Are you in an evacuation zone? You can check your Florida zone here. According to the Federal Drug and F

On National Pet Fire Safety Day, Sit & Stay Pet Care Services encourages all pet owners to make sure their pets are included in their family’s fire escape plans. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, approximately 750 fires are started by animals each year. Here are five tips to help prevent fires and also aid in your pet's safety should an event occur. Keep pets away from open flames. Make sure candles and other fires are never left unattended. Pet proof pot

Daily hydration is just as important for our pets as it is for us. National Pet Hydration Awareness Month occurs in July, just as temperatures are starting to climb. According to PetSafe, the bodies of our pets (dogs, cats, birds, and other animals in our care) are of a higher percentage of water than our own. This is a fact that most of us are unaware of, and one that could be vital to our pet’s health and wellbeing. PetSafe also states that our pets need one ounce of water

In July we acknowledge Lost Pet Prevention Month as a means to build awareness for pet owners. It is the month that kicks off with the highest number of lost pets of the year: beginning with frightened animals escaping due to firework celebrations and continuing with pets that become lost during vacations, unpredictable hurricane weather, or wandering out while their owners are away. Lost pet prevention starts with pet owners understanding their pets and then learning how to