Newsletter January 2026 #43

Protecting the Ones We Love!

Letter from the Editor

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! A look back at 2025

Another year has come and gone. As we say goodbye to 2025, I reflect on the past year with mixed emotions. While it was a good year for Pet Evac Pak, I don’t want to think that we thrive on disasters, as that was never our purpose.

We started this business because we recognized a problem and wanted to help solve it. Many people are not as prepared as they should be to evacuate with their pets.

In 2025, we donated numerous packs to veterans and shelters, as well as food, water, and bowls to the pets of the homeless. We are proud members of VOAD, and through our pet therapy program, we created 125 Christmas stockings for children at a local treatment facility.

We joined TikTok! If you're on the platform, please follow us @petevacpak. We hosted our first live event last month and had over 1,000 people join the conversation.

However, we face some challenges in 2026. The building we currently occupy is being sold, and we have a few months to find a new location. Look for the new address coming soon.

We wish you all a prosperous and safe new year!

Michelle

Florida Leads the Way!

Florida's "Trooper's Law" (SB 150) officially started on October 1, 2025.

Florida's Trooper's Law (part of Senate Bill 1738) makes it a first-degree misdemeanor (up to a year in jail, $5,000 fine) for pet owners to leave dogs outside and restrained during natural disasters or man-made emergencies, classifying it as animal cruelty; the law requires owners to include pets in their evacuation plans, meaning you can't just tie them up and leave them behind when you evacuate for a hurricane or other disaster.

BLOG: Pet Emergency Planning for 2026

A comprehensive guide to assist you with your pet's emergency planning. It covers various types of disasters, how to create a plan, and what essentials to include in your pet's emergency go-bag.

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Furry Friend Happenings!

January

National Train Your Dog Month

Try taking a new class with your dog. Scent work is a great way to not only bond with your dog, but it also wears them out with brain and nose stimulation. Other classes include obedience, rally, agility, tricks, and many more. Visit the AKC website to find a club near you.

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15% OFF ALL Cat and Dog Pet Evac Paks

January is the ideal time to ensure the safety of your pets. Our emergency go-bags come with food and water that have a five-year shelf life, along with all the essential supplies needed to keep your pet safe for up to 72 hours in case you need to evacuate. They are also perfect for travel.

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The Perfect Gift!

A Pet Evac Pak eGift Card can say Love in so many ways. Say it from the heart to the ones you love and help your family and friends keep their pet safe.

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Donate a Pet Evac Pak to the Healing Heroes Program.

Your donation supports Disabled American Vets and First Responders along with their service dogs in training.

RRUFF Healing Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID#27-3130260) founded in 2010. Its mission is to serve disabled veterans, first responders, and the canine community. In addition to establishing the first off-leash dog park in Rocklin, Ca., in 2014 the Healing Heroes Program was formed.