If disaster strikes, would you know how to protect your pets?

Too many pet parents wait until it’s too late to make a plan. Whether it’s a wildfire, hurricane, or sudden evacuation, your pet’s safety depends on your preparedness.

In this episode, Amy talks with Roxana Petzold from the American Red Cross to break down exactly what you need to do to prepare your pets before an emergency happens.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
 ✔️ What to pack in a pet emergency go-bag
 ✔️ Why microchipping and up-to-date records could save your pet’s life
 ✔️ How to build a pet safety plan that actually works when disaster hits

Don’t wait for a warning siren to get ready. This episode will help you take action now to protect the pets you love.

When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @YOURSOCIALHANDLE!

While you’re there, make sure you follow me on Instagram so you can see behind the scenes of how I [help pet parents stay prepared and stress-free] and how you can too.

CONNECT WITH ROXANA PETZOLD
Facebook: @RedCross | www.redcross.org

LEARN MORE FROM AMY CASTRO:
Instagram: @YOURSOCIALHANDLE | www.starlightpettalk.com

OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
American Red Cross Pet Preparedness Resources
Pet First Aid App (Free in your app store)

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our previous name before we embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same content, just a name that fits better.

Support the show

Love the show? Share it with someone navigating the chaos of pet parenting, and please leave a 5-star review so others can find the pet advice they need.

Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify

Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting pet advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week we bring you pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We also tackle challenges from puppy biting to cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet advice and specific tools that save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.

Follow so you can stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.

Contact: [email protected]

©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro

...