Q: How does this work?
A: You start by creating your account and profile. Once you have signed up, you will be able to choose the type of pet you have. Then answer questions designed to introduce your pet to the caregiver you have selected to look after your pet if you cannot. Be as descriptive as possible. After creating a plan for all your pets, an email will be sent to your pet caregiver so they can access your pet’s plan.
Q: Why do I need a plan?
A: Most people just assume that if something happens to themselves, their pet will be taken care of by family or friends. Even if the caregiver already knows your pet, chances are that they will appreciate the information being in one place. Sometimes life does not work out as you think it will. Of course, your pet dog or cat have an emotional connection to its owner(s). A plan allows the caregiver or emergency contact to get to know your dog/cat and provides the essential information needed to care for the pet. The daily routine the pet is used to will help them adjust to their new environment.
Q: What is a caregiver?
A: The caregiver is the person you have requested to care for your pet if you can’t. If you don’t have a caregiver in mind, create an account and plan anyway. Perhaps you can find a dog sitter that could assist you by keeping your pet until it can be adopted or placed with a foster or no kill shelter.
Q: What information will I need to create the plan?
A: You will need your pet’s veterinarian information, your pet’s feeding, exercise schedule, and the name and dosage of any medications your pet needs. If the pet has more than one owner, both owners should create the plan together.
Q: How often should I update my pet’s plan?
A: Whenever your pet’s medical condition, behavior, habits, routine changes. From time to time, you will be notified if the questionnaires changes or additional questions are added.
Q: How do I update my pet's plan?
A: Login into you Plans for Pets account and click on the 'My Pets' button at the top right of the web page. Click the 'pen icon' (to the left of the 'manage caregiver' button) and make your changes .
