RealTalkAJ

I’ll be explaining why people abandon their pets in the face of disaster.

Why do people abandon their pets in the face of disaster?

People abandon pets in the face of disaster unfortunately because most of the time it’s a sudden and unexpected feeling.

It’s ultimately a fear that owners and guardians choose to neglect.

There’s a difficulty in being able to take what’s considered the right action ESPECIALLY in the face of disaster.

It’s actually a scenario in where the individual that took opportunities to sharpen their resiliency ends up being most favored.

What to do with pets during a natural disaster?

If you have a pet that’s caught in a natural disaster with you then you’ll want to evacuate them.

You’ll want to ensure that your companion animals are indoors and maintain direct control over them.

After that make sure you have an emergency kit handy with all of the supplies your pet would need to get through the crisis.

Then call your information center’s information number for any extra resources you might need in the moment.

It’s usually a 211 or 611 number and there’ll be support group on the other line prepared for most problems you’re already experiencing.

The ultimate goal is to create a safe haven for your pet.

You’ll want yourself to stay calm and reassuring of your pets that everything will be okay.

You might have to provide distractions to keep them from being stressed.

Keep them indoors if possible and have IDs ready in case you’re both separated for any reason.

Why are so many people abandoning their pets?

The reason so many people end up abandoning their pets vary.

One of the most common reasons is a changed life situation.

That’s general but it sums things up pretty effectively.

There might even be a fear of criticism that they’re facing and don’t wanna be known as the person who got rid of their animal when times got rough.

Another is poor planning.

If they don’t have a plan in place then they’re likely to make the harsh decision in abandoning their animal all together.

There’s also financial situations in where they might be struggling to take care of all their expenses that come with pet ownership.

That could include multiple things such as:

• Veterinarian bills
• Food
• Water

There’s plenty more but those are the main challenges.

How to prevent people from abandoning their pets

Preventing people from abandoning their pets is a mission that’s everlasting.

It takes ensuring pets are properly trained and properly trained enough to socialize around other people.

There’s also the responsibility in committing to regular veterinarian checkups.

That includes tasks such as keeping up with flea and tick prevention protocols.

If you’re an owner you could also post signs that encourage other owners to step up their care plan.

It could be something as simple as picking up their pet’s poop and relieving themselves in designated areas.

You could also post pictures of your pets on social media or anywhere else other people would see them.

And lastly is to remind others that abandoning your pet is never okay to do.