Checklists, planning guides, and fact sheets
We recommend you download copies of the checklists and include them as part of an emergency kit.
Find out about preparing animals for emergencies and what should be in your kits
Checklists for different types of pets or animals
Including pets, livestock, horses, assistance dogs, and lifestyle block animals.
Checklists for different types of emergencies
Including fire, earthquake, floods, snow, and drought.
Emergency preparation guides and template
These guides cover horses, pets, livestock, and lifestyle blocks.
Lifestyle block emergency preparedness handbook [PDF, 4.1 MB]
Lifestyle block emergency plan template [PDF, 6.2 MB]
Animals in emergencies – Lifestyle blocks [PDF, 508 KB]
Animals in emergencies – Horses [PDF, 449 KB]
Animals in emergencies – Pets [PDF, 537 KB]
Animals in emergencies – Livestock [PDF, 640 KB]
You can also order free emergency plans online and have them sent to you.
Other reources
Including other websites, a card for your wallet or purse, and a fact sheet.
My animals are home alone – a card to put in your wallet, purse, or on your fridge [PDF, 156 KB]
Managing your lifestyle or small block over winter – Fact sheet [PDF, 2.9 MB]
Prepare your lifestyle or small block for a hot, dry summer – Fact sheet [PDF, 3.9 MB]
Plan for your pets and other animals – Get Ready
Companion animals in emergencies – Companion Animals NZ
