by John Bradford

Pet owners seldom want to think about it—what if something happens to my pet? Oftentimes, they are unprepared for emergency situations because they never want to envision them.

Property teams never want to encounter an emergency situation, either. But they can take steps to ensure their residents have resources in the event of an unfortunate situation. Lost pets, injuries, and ailments all can occur, particularly at communities with robust pet populations.

As winter approaches, here are a few tips for property teams to ensure they are fully prepared for any pet-related emergencies:

Ensure Lost Pets Can Be Located
While microchipping is always recommended, there are some challenges that do not make them foolproof. For example, a pet’s finder must be willing to take the stray animal to a local veterinarian or shelter just to access an RFID hardware device required to locate and read the microchip. Even good samaritans can take pause in trying to capture, contain, and transport a stray animal. Oftentimes, pet owners forget to update their personal information with their microchip provider and must contact them to initiate a search, which can complicate things if they are not immediately available. More recently, pet owners have begun to use air tags, as well. Properties can include them as part of a welcome package for pets or have them available for a small fee.

Read John Bradford’s article in the Multifamily Executive.