As pet owners, we understand that our pets are more than just animals—they’re beloved members of our families. Cunningham Security is dedicated to not only safeguarding your property but also ensuring your pets’ safety during emergencies such as fires or break-ins.

Why Inform Your Alarm Company About Your Pets?

In emergency situations, responders need precise information to handle each situation effectively and safely. When Cunningham Security customers inform us about their pets, including type and quantity, our central station can pass this crucial information along to first responders. This allows emergency services to act swiftly, cautiously, and effectively, ensuring your pets receive appropriate care and protection during critical incidents.

Our central station dispatchers will see that you have a pet in your home if an alarm comes in. This allows them to notify the dispatching authorities, such as the fire department or the police department, of your pet. This helps ensure that they save them in an emergency or are aware that pets are in the home, to be cautious in an emergency.

Types of Pets and Information to Provide

When providing details to Cunningham Security, include:

  1. Type of Pet: Dog, cat, bird, reptile, small mammals (hamsters, rabbits, etc.).
  2. Quantity of Each Type:Clearly specify how many of each type of animal are present.
  3. Special Instructions: Any specific handling instructions or considerations for responders (e.g., pets who might hide, animals needing special medications).

How to Register Pet Information

To ensure your pet’s details are accurately recorded and easily accessible during emergencies:

1. Contact Cunningham Security: Call us or use our online form on our contact page. We also provide a place on our call list notification page to update pet information.
2. Regular Updates: Keep information current if pets are added or removed from your household or if there are changes in health conditions that first responders should know.

What Happens During an Emergency?

In the event of an alarm activation:

  1. Central Station Notification: Our operators immediately relay the provided pet information to emergency responders.
  2. Responder Awareness: First responders are informed upon dispatch, enabling them to look specifically for pets and to use caution in handling the animals during the rescue operation.
  3. Safety and Care: With this information, responders can quickly locate, rescue, and safely secure your pets.

Additional Pet Safety Measures

Consider implementing the following pet safety tips:

  • Clearly Label Doors and Windows: Use rescue stickers to alert responders to the presence of pets inside your home.
  • Microchip and ID Tags: Ensure pets wear identification and are microchipped in case they become separated from you during an emergency.
  • Emergency Pet Kit: Prepare an emergency kit with pet food, water, medications, leashes, and carriers, readily accessible in case of evacuation.

By proactively providing your pet information to Cunningham Security, you play a vital role in protecting your pets during emergencies, allowing responders to act swiftly, knowledgeably, and compassionately.

For assistance or to update your pet details, please contact Cunningham Security today!