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We’ll send you occasional updates about volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and news in the PEG community. Thanks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776551583736-RRHDPG5AGRMU6V3YYVRS/Irrigation+Festival+2023.jpg Get Involved - Volunteer! Want to volunteer with PEG? Fill out our Volunteer form or email us directly at info@petemergencygroup.org. We could use your help with event staffing, fundraising, marketing, website design, communications, and more! More urgent needs… We need Volunteer Coordinators for: Merchandise Education Meet our Event & Volunteer Coordinator, Cheyenne Tuller… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776551604276-DDTJAJ6LZ5G23LWMJVRO/image2.jpg Get Involved - Join Our Meetings! We’d love to have you join our meetings each month! Fill out this form to be added to our email list! We promise not to overflow your inbox or sell your personal info. https://www.petemergencygroup.org/what-to-do-in-an-emergency daily 0.75 2026-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776552347457-5DH0TVNVA4QH7Y9F59MW/unsplash-image-UMx91udNSIA.jpg What To Do In An Emergency - Call your veterinarian’s office. They may have special instructions for emergencies and triage help. Google search: Veterinarians Olympic Peninsula… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776552472459-JLCP13IHWPNAK5317TVJ/peninsula-pet-emergency.png What To Do In An Emergency - Peninsula Pet Emergency Peninsula Pet Emergency is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 6pm-8am for emergency services for cats and dogs on the Olympic Peninsula! Visit their website: PeninsulaPetEmergency.com for more information. They are located at 289 W. Bell St. in Sequim (located in the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Hospital building—across from the Oak Table Cafe). [Map/Directions] Call (360) 207-4773 to speak to a medical team member—calling ahead is recommended so that they can prepare for your pet's arrival. Special hours for major holidays and Hood Canal Bridge Closures will be announced on their website and Facebook page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776552484108-U9RU3NG9SEEBBC1V0QOF/Animal-Emergency-Specialty-Center.webp What To Do In An Emergency - Animal Emergency & Specialty Center The next closest after-hours facility is the Animal Emergency & Specialty Center: Visit their website: AESCCares.com. They are located at 980 NW Reliance St, Poulsbo. [Map/Directions] Phone: (360) 697-7771—calling ahead is recommended so that they can prepare for your pet's arrival. It is open 24 hours. Temporary Change in Hours: Beginning March 29, 2026 they are not receiving emergency cases between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday-Friday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776552499609-C3XO2M3HSVK1XF4CAA5G/er-vet-finder.webp What To Do In An Emergency - ER Vet Finder For other WA Emergency Veterinarians, see their wait times and contact information at ER Vet Finder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776552551685-ZGWVTG42MBZ2PA9OTGP4/unsplash-image-toaX1dyZjcA.jpg What To Do In An Emergency - Crossing Hood Canal Bridge If you are traveling across the Hood Canal bridge for emergency pet care: Check the Bridge Status. If the Hood Canal bridge is closed, here are 2 alternatives in Olympia. Always call ahead! 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Poison Control & Treatment If you think your pet might be poisoned, see Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Phone: (888) 426-4435 PetTech Get certified in pet CPR, first aid and care through a PetTech course. The American Veterinary Medical Association’s First Aid Tips The AVMA’s first aid page offers advice on a variety of pet medical questions, from eating chocolate to seizures. Oregon State University FURst Aid Visit OSU’s FURst Aid page for free pet first aid webinar events, taught by experts at OSU’s Carson College of Veterinarian Medicine. Is telehealth an option for pets? Yes! Telehealth is a great tool for pet medical issues big and small. Some options include: Pawp, Airvet, VetTriage, and Chewy. 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Keep track of hiking dangers and how to avoid them What to do if your dog has separation anxiety 7 Things to do after another dog bites your dog, according to an ER vet 7 easy ways to dog-proof your home that could save your pup’s life, according to an ER vet ADT Pet Care and Safety Tips for Pet Owners American Humane Pet Fact Sheets Cold weather safety tips for your pets Be careful with seasonal plants and decorations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776553116960-00F1VQL89SWKWRD59LY4/unsplash-image-q9iyCG7FRmQ.jpg Pet First Aid, Emergency Preparedness and Safety Tips - Preparedness In all emergencies, it is important to be prepared ahead of time if your pet is experiencing a medical emergency. Know where your closest emergency vet is and where the closest 24 hour vet is located. Understanding the signs of a medical emergency can save you valuable time, and knowing basic pet first aid can be life saving. For more tips on how to prepare yourself, check out the ASPCA’s article “Emergency Care for Your Pet.” PetTech: Get certified in pet CPR, first aid, and care through a PetTech course. https://www.petemergencygroup.org/national-resources daily 0.75 2026-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776553689693-9L44KMQBUEEDG25KFYMQ/unsplash-image-ybZ5hRxaWS4.jpg National Resources - Pet First Aid Knowing pet first aid can be an invaluable tool as a pet owner. Visit our Pet First Aid page for our favorite resources to protect your pets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776553495022-4MW6ZHRROZKKGQJA3Y1F/unsplash-image-xio32i_EEk8.jpg National Resources - Military Personnel and their Pets PACT gives peace of mind to hospital patients and military personnel by placing their pets into temporary foster homes until their owners can be reunited with the devoted companions they love. PACT is the only organization of its kind. Since its founding in 2011 and first placements in 2012, PACT has facilitated the placement of over 1,200 companion pets nationwide and 650 free foster homes in 49 states. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776553661293-V6IPGTY6YJYG6Q1GJVX0/unsplash-image-2hc6ocDAsNY.jpg National Resources - Pet Emergency Guide What do you do if you are experiencing a pet emergency on the Olympic Peninsula? Find out with these helpful resources... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776553523788-BL51K6F2130U0AYCUBYZ/IMG_5889.jpg National Resources - National Pet Resources Check out the following resources for excellent articles on a variety of pet-related topics: American Animal Hospital Association American Veterinary Medical Association Humane Society Veterinary Partner Washington State Veterinary Medical Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776553536110-55OBEA7J68A8Y30MCJ1Q/unsplash-image-Ivzo69e18nk.jpg National Resources - Interested in Pet Insurance? Forbes Best Pet Insurance Companies of 2023 If you’re looking for Pet Insurance options in Washington check out Pawlicy Advisor that allows you to compare top companies side-by-side to find the best pet insurance in WA. 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Veterinarians continue to deal with implications and changes to their personal and professional lives caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID has mean changes in procedures, safety protocols, and even workflow. All of these changes have caused burn out, and caused staff turnover. To read more about the challenges facing vets, read the ACMA’s article “Are we in a veterinary workforce crisis?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554284737-G8A9EKUNYKWF7D2OZN50/unsplash-image-BATIVPqWwqw.jpg Veterinarian Challenges - Fierce Competition Over Veterinary Labor Practices compete over veterinarians inclined to work fewer hours. To read more about how veterinary medicine is in the midst of a tight labor market for a highly sought-after workforce for which striking a work-life balance is of supreme importance, read the JAVMA news article. Thank you to Pam Becker for sharing this article! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554294324-M7NCKZUQFWOZY4I0HIYI/unsplash-image-7gcjFeXjayw.jpg Veterinarian Challenges - What it Takes to be a Vet Years of intensive training is only the beginning of a veterinarian’s tough role. The job is not only fast paced and rigorous, but mentally and emotionally exhausting. So exhausting, in fact, that small animal veterinarians are the second most at-risk profession in the nation for suicide. Watch Dr. Melanie Bowden’s TEDx “What being a veterinarian really takes” to learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554427151-7X3VQ64P8I96QIQ3BJF6/unsplash-image-Cd5fMPJggFo.jpg Veterinarian Challenges - Not Enough Humans to Take Care of All the Animals Atlantic article about veterinarian shortages Watch King 5’s “Washington Experiencing ‘Severe Shortage’ of Veterinarians” https://www.petemergencygroup.org/local-organizations daily 0.75 2026-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554623449-9G79OZFBUPQRF1T0A4M1/ophs.jpg Local Organizations - OPHS The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society (OPHS) offers services for pets and their humans, including adoption services, and a spay and neuter program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554633345-ZAUSXHYCZBGCVD7KLAZ7/cvar.png Local Organizations - CVAR The Center Valley Animal Rescue (CVAR) is dedicated to finding loving homes for all adoptable animals in their care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554641511-FXK8N0EJHXPFQE4FJFM9/wag.jpg Local Organizations - WAG Welfare for Animals Guild (WAG) The purpose of the Welfare for Animals Guild is to protect animals from neglect, abuse, and exploitation, to advocate for their interest and welfare, and to inspire awareness and compassion for the animals whose world we share. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554651267-RX4HGKOGU9086RG2V3DJ/pfoa.jpg Local Organizations - PFOA Peninsula Friends of Animals (PFOA) is a cage-less, no kill, non-profit animal welfare group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554660278-5831EDRVZG3YP5I2VMY0/lost-and-found-pets-occ.jpg Local Organizations - Lost & Found Lost and Found Pets of Clallam County provides a Facebook page to help reunite pets with their owners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554671375-Z55R833FQSSV0QPCTLR0/rra.png Local Organizations - RRA Rise Rescue Alliance is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of dogs and their owners by providing education, advocacy and resources to inspire compassionate reform of the industries that serve them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554682382-J2QS7MO72B1GW437KM9N/hsjcwa.png Local Organizations - HSJCWA Humane Society of Jefferson County (HSJCWA) at 112 Critter Lane, Port Townsend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554692892-7ONTMT435BNTTYJ2HNSB/fora.png Local Organizations - FOFA Friends of Forks Animals (FOFA) Facebook page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554702243-RQDOHCCYITDAJ4E295UJ/nobel-sanctuary.jpg Local Organizations - Sanctuary The Noble Farmed Animal Sanctuary (on Instagram), relocated to the Olympic Peninsula (Sequim) and provides rehabilitation, adoption, or sanctuary to farm animals rescued from cruelty and neglect. They also teach kindness toward all animals through volunteer and education programs, and advocate for compassionate living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554709389-6GQMEZWJJTEH7DKK7GLW/trails-west-veterinary.jpg Local Organizations - Saying Goodbye Explore Trails West Veterinary and Loving Goodbyes. When we have to say goodbye, making the decision to let our cherished furry loved one go is extremely stressful and emotional. These are two local services that allow our furry loved one to pass in a peaceful and compassionate way and in the comfort of their family and familiar surroundings — home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776554709397-DL1YDGH17M521GTC3MSX/loving-goodbyes.jpg Local Organizations - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.petemergencygroup.org/traveling-with-dogs daily 0.75 2026-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776555016955-0PD6ESN90RUQP1ESGR10/unsplash-image-X2RgUp_Vyn0.jpg Traveling with Dogs - Traveling with Dogs Bring Fido is a good general resource for traveling with your pet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776555038740-28ST4RQFL0H98YEEHXB2/unsplash-image-5Me8VLSkG0k.jpg Traveling with Dogs - Where can I explore with my pet on the Olympic Peninsula? Visit Olympic Peninsula Pet Friendly Travel and download their dog friendly destination guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618f42176945973b02b71fa8/1776555205845-TJDJ28E2DOWJN39ODNGD/unsplash-image-2XAWYh_KA3Q.jpg Traveling with Dogs - Heading to Canada with your dog? Here are Canada’s requirements for traveling with your pet. Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements.