Happy Easter from all of us at the Halter Project! 🐇 We hope the Easter Bunny brought you lots of goodies for your go-bags and ready-kits. www.halterproject.org/checklists

Today we’re at Sonoma State University as part of Fire Safe Sonoma’s Wildfire Risk Mitigation Leadership Summit helping our community leaders have all of the tools they need to engage our communities to learn how to keep our animals safer during & after wildfires & other kinds of natural disasters!

Are you aware of these common human treats that can make pets sick? 🍫chocolate ☕️caffeine 🥛milk and other dairy products 🍇 grapes/raisins 🧅 onions & garlic 🥚 raw eggs 🥩 raw meat & fish 🌰macadamia nuts 🧂salt 🍑 persimmons, peaches, plums 💐Lillies 🍬xylitol 🍖bones #PoisonPreventionWeek

Whether DST happens where you areor not, now’s a great time to: 🎒Refresh & rotate emergency supplies 🔋Change batteries 🚨Check smoke alarms and install new ones as needed 🗣️Talk to your friends and family about making emergency plans for their animals www.halterproject.org/blog/are-you...

Protect your furry friends from the storm! As you prepare for tornadoes, remember to include your pets in your emergency plan. Get ready with these essential tips! www.ready.gov/tornadoes

“March comes in like a lion & goes out like a lamb” not only uses animals as imagery but is a great way to think about safety! No matter where you live, this month usually brings weather variability & extremes. www.halterproject.org/blog/are-you...

An Emergency / Disaster Action Plan is essential if you own or manage a Pet-Friendly vacation rental. Help your guests who might have to shelter for an extended period at your property by being prepared! 🏩 Here’s a useful guide for all. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/akh85...

It might not be summer but the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is saying it will be VERY hot in Southern California Wednesday - Saturday. 🥵 Here’s a reminder on how to keep pets safe when temperatures rise! 🥵 www.weather.gov/lox/

Don’t forget to leave your pet’s emergency plans with their sitters! 🦮 😻HALTER Project makes pet preparedness easier. Get tips and checklists here or visit halterproject.org today! www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/akh85...

Join us at the Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival for an action packed day of emergency preparedness! Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.🎣 steelheadfestival.org

Winter brings wonderful opportunities for walks & rides with our canine and equine companions. 🦮🐴 It’s also fraught with dangers—some obvious, others hidden! Elevating your awareness of conditions and potential perils can keep you and your animals a lot safer. www.halterproject.org/blog/winter-...

We’ll be at the City of Saratoga, CA event next Wednesday giving a short “Animal Evac Prep Tips & Resources” presentation. Come see us! We’ll have tons of workbooks to give away. Feb 25, 5:00 to 8:30pm at the Joan Pisani Community Center www.saratoga.ca.us/726/Saratoga...

Happy Valentine’s Day to our First Responders! 😻

Still searching for the perfect Valentines gift? 💝 We can help!

Nothing says I Love You like preparing your people and pets for emergencies! Preparedness is sexy.

Take a minute to freshen up on these top earthquake prep tips for animals & their people! This is a reminder to be ready before an earthquake, what to do when one hits & what to do after to keep your pets, equines & livestock safer. #bayareaearthquake www.halterproject.org

Are you ready to keep your pets and animals safe in winter weather? HALTER project can help you and your furry friends be Ready for Whatever. 🐈🐥🐐🐰🐴 halterproject.org

The recent storms took down one of our trees. Thankfully, nobody was hurt!

A few pet safety reminders as you prep for the big 49er game this weekend. Score a win and save trips to the Animal Emergency vet! 🏈 Print this Pets Inside sign (or make your own) and post it on a door to keep your pets safe, secure and calm.

Rain + wind = danger to pets, equines & people. The risks this weekend from wind & saturated soils are more extreme than a week ago because we've had so much rain! Biggest hazards now: 🌳Falling trees 🟫Mudslides & loose boulders 🌊Dangerous surf & high tides 🛶Flash flood

Happy New Year! 🎉 Resolve to be ready in 2026! 😻 Visit the HALTER Project for more animal emergency and disaster preparedness information. www.halterproject.org 🐴

New Year frolics are filled with things that are dangerous to dogs, cats, and birds. Start the year happy by doing everything possible to keep your animal friends healthy!

Are you aware of these common holiday human treats that can make pets sick? 🍫chocolate ☕️caffeine 🥛milk/dairy 🍇 grapes/raisins 🧅 onions & garlic 🥚 raw eggs 🥩 raw meat & fish 🌰macadamia 🧂salt 🍑 persimmon, peach, plum 💐Lillies, hollies, holiday plants 🍬xylitol 🍖bones

Refresh your knowledge on holiday safety for your animal family! 🐴 Visit halterproject.org any time for tips.

Refresh your knowledge on holiday safety for your animal family! Visit halterproject.org any time for tips.

Gifts of time are as important as coin. Supporting work that is close to your heart can be healing. We are perpetually filled with gratitude for the astounding scope of good work locally and worldwide. Thanks YOU, and happy holidays to all. 🕯️

Many are facing dangerous flood conditions. Don’t be caught off guard! ⛈ If you care for equines, farm animals or poultry, here are some things to do when waters rise: (see next post)

Another great pamphlet from UC Davis Center for Equine Health on Preparing, Responding, and Recovering on flooding for livestock owners. www.wifss.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/u...

Did you know that 6 inches of moving water can topple an adult & as little as 12 inches can sweep a vehicle off the road? This pamphlet from @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social describes actions equine owners can take to prepare, respond, & recover from flooding events. www.wifss.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/u...

Millions of people from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Plains to the Northeast are under alerts today and tomorrow due to high winds. Keep a safe distance from large trees during windy conditions. Numerous people are hurt or killed every year due to falling branches. weather.gov

Curious or unsupervised dogs are at risk if they ingest these toxic fungi! 🚫Never allow your dog to eat wild mushrooms 👀Supervise dogs in the yard ‼️ Remove any mushrooms from your yard promptly. ☎️ If you suspect your dog has ingested one, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.

4.0 in our own backyard today! Did you feel ready in case that was the BIG one? How are your pets and animals doing? Did you get an alert?

Our Animal Disaster Action Plan is full of key tools to help your animals in an emergency! Get yours here with information on how to use them and where to keep them. 🦮🐰🐈🐓🐐 www.halterproject.org/pet-prep/all...

The National Water Center has issued an updated Key Messages for the ongoing Catastrophic flooding impacts this week in Washington. More info: water.noaa.gov #flooding #wawx

Veterinarians & animal welfare agencies report that more pet emergencies happen during major holidays than any other time. Keep the holidays happy by doing everything possible to keep animals safe! We have lists for all your creatures.🐴 www.halterproject.org/ready-kit-ch...

Keep the holidays happy by doing everything possible to keep animals safe! Here are some common household hazards during the holidays.

Did you receive the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake alert this morning? Thankfully the USGS has confirmed it was a false alarm and there was no earthquake but it's a great reminder to be prepared and review your Animal Emergency Action plans! www.halterproject.org/pet-prep/all...

When an earthquake hits, be ready for tsunamis! 🌊 The HALTER Project provides free animal disaster safety and preparedness information and education tools for the whole community, including those with access and functional needs, non-English speakers, and tourists. www.halterproject.org

Take a minute to freshen up on these top earthquake prep tips for animals & their people! This is a reminder to be ready before an earthquake, what to do when one hits & what to do after to keep your pets, equines & livestock safer. 🦮🐴🦆 www.halterproject.org

The HALTER Project provides free animal disaster safety and preparedness information and education tools for the whole community, including those with access and functional needs, non-English speakers, and tourists. www.halterproject.org

Beach Hazards Statement in effect in the Bay Area until 10pm this Sun due to moderate to long period swells causing an increased risk of sneaker waves & rip currents. If your weekend plans involve a trip to the beach, NEVER turn your back to the ocean! You might want to keep your dog on a leash. 🦮

Great gift ideas to keep in mind while shopping for deals this week! 🎁 Don't forget the gift of time. Consider becoming a CERT, Red Cross, or Animal Responder volunteer! 💗

As a community, let’s express our thankfulness by working together to help our responders stay safe & well. Reach out to help our neighbors & spread the joy that comes with our bonds with animals. Thank YOU for your compassion & commitment and for inspiring future generations! 💕

If cell phones stop working, having a GMRS radio can keep you connected & talking to family & neighbors. Join us for a free community workshop & leave with a radio for your household! Dec 3, 6–8pm ~ 19080 Lomita Ave in Sonoma. Dec 6, 10am–12pm • El Verano School socoemergency.org/event/gmrs-r...

Got guests coming for the holidays? Keep the critters as well as the humans safe with a little education! 🥾Insist that guests wear sturdy shoes around your hooved animals 🍎You provide the treats & demonstrate how to offer them 📜 Set ground rules at the start of guest stays ✅ Check gates & latches

Chilly nights are a GREAT time to snuggle with a furry critter to watch TV, right? Join the HALTER Project on YouTube! Your hometown “prep partner” hosts a channel loaded with programming options! When you can’t join us in person, join us on YouTube! 👀

Holiday gatherings often include our animals, which can be nice for both critters & people. However, human festivities are loaded with things that are dangerous for our critters! These Holiday Safety Checklists will help you keep everyone healthy & happy throughout the season. 💕

A storm will bring rain and mountain snow to southern California through Saturday morning There's a Slight risk of excessive rainfall across southern California tonight. Urban flooding, rock and mudslides as well as minor debris flows near burn scars are possible.

Are you and your pets prepared for power outages? 🔦 Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Be prepared for winter weather at home, at work and in your car. 🐴HALTER is the place to get everything you need to make a plan! www.halterproject.org

Are your bunnies up all night worried about being safe in a disaster or an emergency? The HALTER Project can help! Here's a ready-kit checklist for your rabbits, mice, guinea pigs, and rat pals. 🐰 🐭 💕 www.halterproject.org/ready-kit-ch...