Easy, Free, and Essential: Every Florida Pet Owner Should
Sign Up to Ensure Pet Safety in Disaster-Prone Areas
MIAMI, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant move to enhance
pet safety during disasters, Flew The Coop®, the non-profit
animal rescue arm of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), has teamed
up with FidoAlertTM, the leading FREE national pet alert
network, to launch a first-of-its-kind disaster relief plan for
pets called Pet Disaster Alert, (P.D.A.). This FREE pet
preparedness plan is set to revolutionize how pet owners prepare
for emergencies.
Flew The Coop and FidoAlert debut their groundbreaking P.D.A.
pilot in Florida as hurricane
season begins. By registering for FidoAlert through the P.D.A.
plan at no cost, pet owners will receive exclusive value;
preemptive guidance before storms, including locations of
pet-friendly shelters and a detailed 'Pet Prep Playbook', as well
as vital real-time SMS text message alerts during storms providing
pet owners life-saving resources such as nearby shelters that
welcome people and pets. Additionally, participants will receive a
complimentary Flew The Coop special edition FidoAlert pet tag that
is custom engraved with the pet's name and a unique pet ID number.
The ID number links the pet to FidoAlert's national database with
millions of other registered pets that assist in reuniting lost
pets with their owners as quickly as possible.
If a pet is lost but not yet found, a text alert can be sent to
every member of the alert network within a few miles. This SMS text
message will distribute your pet's information near instantaneously
to spread the news that a pet is lost. If a pet is found, the pet
finder can use a mobile phone to scan the tag's QR code which
contacts the rightful pet parent and all of his/her emergency
contacts that the lost pet has been found.
"We are thrilled to partner with
FidoAlert to launch P.D.A (Pet Disaster Alert)," says Christopher N. Harding, founder of Flew The
Coop. "P.D.A. is more than just a collaboration between 2 partners
— it's a commitment to the safety and well-being of our pets, who
are undeniably part of our families. What we've learned from being
a part of Global Empowerment Mission's disaster relief efforts is
that the majority of pet owners do NOT have a plan for their pets
when unexpected disasters strike, leaving them scrambling to find a
safe place to shelter with their families as well as their furry
friends. People are always shocked to learn that most shelters will
not accommodate people with pets due to health codes. Our
collaboration with FidoAlert aims to provide pet owners with safety
solutions for when life hits with stressful and unexpected
situations."
Why P.D.A. Matters:
With this year's hurricane season
projected to be more active than usual, P.D.A. provides
Florida's pet owners with a
'FidoAlert plus version' that includes essential tools and
information to safeguard their pets during disasters.
Enrolling in FidoAlert: Free & Easy
Florida residents with pets can register for
the free P.D.A. at https://fidoalert.com/pda. In addition to being
free, it takes less than two minutes, a small investment of time
that could be life-saving for your pet.
"We are proud to partner with Flew The Coop
to launch the Pet Disaster Alert, also known as P.D.A., which
serves to strengthen FidoAlert. This marks a significant step
forward in pet disaster preparedness," said John Bradford, founder of FidoAlert. "Our
mission has always been to "Help Every Lost Pet Find Its Way Home"
and this collaboration is helping expand our reach to bring that
mission to life. We truly believe that every pet in America is
safest when it has been registered with FidoAlert. The launch of
P.D.A. helps our mission become even more realistic, and most
importantly, does it at no cost whatsoever to pet owners. Every
registered pet in FidoAlert is one step closer to reuniting the
10M lost pets a year with their
loving families."
Preparing for disasters means protecting all members of your
family, including your pets. Don't wait until it's too late —
register today at https://fidoalert.com/pda and ensure your
pets are safe and secure. When disaster strikes, every second
counts.
About Flew The Coop®
Founded in 2022, by entrepreneur
and philanthropist Christopher N.
Harding, Flew The Coop® is a charitable campaign that
works in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to
rescue animals in need and provide emergency assistance to pets in
crisis. Through the power of partnership, Flew The Coop® has
built a diverse, global network of partners and supporters, who
share its mission to mobilize in real-time to support animals, and
empowers pet owners and communities to prepare in advance for
emergencies and disasters. Flew The Coop® proudly supports
Animal Haven, Dogs & Cats of Antigua, SATO Project and Kentucky Humane
Society, among others, and its impactful programs have been
featured in CNN, Forbes, NY Magazine and People Magazine, to
name a few. For more information, visit FlewTheCoop.org and
follow Instagram @FlewtheCoop_. To donate, click here.
About FidoAlert
FidoTabbyAlert, also known as
FidoAlert (for dogs) and TabbyAlert (for cats), is often referred
to as an 'Amber Alert' system for pets. A FREE nationwide pet
alert network, FidoAlert's innovative lost-and-found pet platform
is designed to reunite lost pets with their families using
technology and SMS texting. This service is fully funded by
PetScreening, and serves as the company's social mission. To date,
FidoAlert has a network of 1.3 million pets across 50-states and
has helped more than 36,000 lost pets find their way home. To learn
more, go to FidoAlert.com and follow Instagram
@getfidotabbyalert.
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