What would happen to you if you needed to go into hospital? Would someone be able to care for your pets? One of our initiatives is working on options to ensure that pets can receive care should an older pet owner need to go into hospital. We are currently working on a program for emergency boarding and would welcome any assistance or advice should you be interested in helping. Please contact us here.
Pets and Positive Ageing has also produced a Pet Emergency Card which can be carried in your wallet to provide instructions on who can care for your pet should something happen to you. Please contact us if you would like one posted to your address.
It is also important to draft a Petcare Plan while you are still feeling well and healthy. This communicates your wishes about your pet and helps your future pet's carer know how to best care for your pet.
Should you or someone you know require emergency assistance with petcare there are a number of options available:
Pets and Positive Ageing has also produced a Pet Emergency Card which can be carried in your wallet to provide instructions on who can care for your pet should something happen to you. Please contact us if you would like one posted to your address.
It is also important to draft a Petcare Plan while you are still feeling well and healthy. This communicates your wishes about your pet and helps your future pet's carer know how to best care for your pet.
Should you or someone you know require emergency assistance with petcare there are a number of options available:
- Rainbow Paws are often able to help out with in-home pet sitting through private pet sitters.
- In some cases the RSPCA is able to provide emergency boarding, though they often have limited space, particularly if long-term care is required. Their Home Ever After program also allows you to make arrangements for your pet's care should you no longer be able to care for them.