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Make a Plan for Bushfires and Floods


Preparedness is key to saving your pet's life.

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Save An Animal's Life by Preparing for Disasters

Storms, floods, heatwaves and bushfires all pose serious danger for people and animals. FOUR PAWS has dispatched emergency response and disaster relief teams to many areas around the world to help animals in need after natural disasters. We have provided food, medical care, and our expertise to help rescue and care for animals and reunite pets with their families.

 It is from this experience that we know that nothing can replace preparedness. Plan ahead BEFORE a disaster strikes to ensure the safety of our family and our pets. 

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How to Protect Animals During Floods

Planning is key and how to help water-logged animals

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Heatwave Quiz

Do you know what it takes to keep your pets safe during extreme heat or heatwaves?

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Pets and Heatwaves in Australia: Make a Safety Plan Today

A guide on how you can prepare a pet emergency plan

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What to Do if You Find Injured Wildlife in Australia

A guide for how to help injured wildlife in Australia

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Disasters and Your Pets: Are You Ready?

This guide will help you and your family get prepared for when disaster strikes

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Disasters and Farm Animals: Are You Ready?

This guide will help you and your livestock get prepared for when disaster strikes

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Disasters and Your Horse: Are You Ready?

This guide will help you and your horse or other equines get prepared for when disaster strikes

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Australia’s Animals and the Threat of Bushfires

How to help animals during bushfire season, and the importance of preparation, recovery and rehabilitation

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Other Weather-Related Content

Each season all bring certain hazards with them. Knowing the dangers to your pets can keep them safe. 

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Pets in Hot Weather

What pet owners should know to keep their four-legged friends safe

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Could Your Car Become a Heat Trap?

Why you should never leave your dog in the car in warm weather

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Help Prepare Your Dog for Autumn

Essentials to keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy during the fall season 

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Animal-Friendly Gardening in Autumn

How to prepare your flora so it’s fauna-friendly for winter in Australia

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Caring for Your Dog in Winter

Helpful tips for your dog’s well-being during the cold months

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When Your Dog Has a Cold

Swift recovery for your four-legged patient

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Winter Hikes With Your Dog

Essential tips on enjoying safe hiking adventures with your dog

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Cat Cold – What to Do

Tips for cat owners: how to help your feline friend recover

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Beware of Ticks!

Caution helps to protect dogs and cats

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Awns / Grass Seeds: Why They Pose a Danger to Dogs

Avoid tall grasses and fields of cereal crops to protect your dog

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Spring Time: Keep your Dog on a Leash

Let wild animals raise their babies in peace

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For advice about any wildlife in need of rescuing, please contact your local wildlife and animal rescue organisation (more hotline numbers here).

RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 265)
WILDLIFE VICTORIA: 03 8400 7300 (24hrs)
Sydney Wildlife Rescue: 9413 4300 (24hrs)
Australian Seabird Rescue: 0438 862 676
WIRES: 1300 094 737
ORCCA (for marine rescues): 02 9415 3333
Taronga Wildlife Hospital: 9978 4785

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Disaster Relief for Animals


We provide emergency help for animals around the world.

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