Pet Emergency Info Card
Eight-panel fold-out wallet card: pet identity, owner contacts, vet, medical, behavior, caretakers, insurance, and finder instructions on one printable.
Pair with the Pet Evacuation Prep Checker to score readiness, the Emergency Pet Supply Calculator for the food and water totals, the Family Emergency Plan for the human side, and the how to prepare your pet for an emergency guide for the four-fundamentals walkthrough.
Pet Emergency Info Card
Print double-sided on letter paper. Cut along the panel borders and fold in half twice to fit in a wallet, glove box, or carrier sleeve. Lamination at any office store costs about 2 dollars and protects against water and tearing. Update annually.
Panel 1: Pet Identity (front)
| Name | ||
| Species / breed | ||
| Color / markings | ||
| Weight / age / sex | ||
| Microchip number | ||
| Microchip company | ||
Panel 2: Owner Emergency Contacts (front)
| Role | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Primary owner | ||
| Secondary owner / spouse | ||
| Out-of-area contact | ||
| Home address | ||
| Work / day phone | ||
Panel 3: Veterinarian (front)
| Field | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic name | ||
| Clinic address | ||
| Clinic phone | ||
| Vet of record | ||
| After-hours / on-call | ||
| Preferred ER vet | ||
| ER vet phone | ||
Panel 4: Medical Info (front)
| Field | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Allergies (food, drug, environmental) | ||
| Current medication 1 (name + dose + frequency) | ||
| Current medication 2 | ||
| Current medication 3 | ||
| Chronic conditions | ||
| Last rabies shot (date) | ||
| Other vaccinations current? | ||
| Spay / neuter status | ||
Panel 5: Behavioral Notes (back)
| Field | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperament (friendly / shy / reactive / anxious) | ||
| Reactive to (other dogs / cats / strangers / kids) | ||
| Food-aggressive? | ||
| Special handling instructions | ||
| Bite history (if any) | ||
| Comfort cue / favorite word | ||
| Comfort item (toy / blanket) | ||
Panel 6: Backup Caretakers (back)
| Caretaker | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Local caretaker (has key) | ||
| Local caretaker address | ||
| Out-of-area caretaker | ||
| Out-of-area address | ||
| Pet boarding facility | ||
| Boarding facility phone | ||
Panel 7: Insurance & Microchip Account (back)
| Field | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Pet insurance company | ||
| Policy number | ||
| Insurance customer service phone | ||
| Microchip company website | ||
| Microchip account email | ||
| Microchip company phone | ||
| Lost-pet alert flagged? (Y/N) | ||
Panel 8: If Found, Please Call (back)
| Order to call | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Owner cell | ||
| 2. Owner work / second cell | ||
| 3. Spouse / partner | ||
| 4. Out-of-area contact | ||
| 5. Veterinarian (clinic) | ||
| 6. Microchip company | ||
| Reward offered? (optional) | ||
Notes
Cut-Out Wallet Cards (2 double-sided)
Two double-sided wallet cards, printed on their own page. Top row is the front of each card; bottom row is the matching back. Fill in the fields, cut the four cards apart, then glue or laminate each top card back-to-back with the card directly below it. The left card is a wallet-carry "pet at home" alert; the right card pairs nicely with a collar tag, carrier sleeve, or keychain ring. Lamination at any office store is roughly 2 dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the wallet card meant to be folded?
Print double-sided on letter paper. The 4 front panels print on one side, the 4 back panels on the other. Cut the page into a 4-panel strip, then fold in half twice (or accordion-fold) so it sits in a wallet, glove box, or carrier sleeve. Lamination at any office store is roughly 2 dollars and protects against water and tearing.
Why is a microchip number on the card if the chip stays with the pet?
The chip is the most reliable reunification path, but you also use the number directly: when reporting the pet as lost, when a finder calls before reaching a vet to scan the chip, and at shelter intake. Having the number on the card means you can give it over the phone in a panic without scrambling for the chip-company portal login.
What goes in the photo slot?
A clear, recent color photo of the pet with you in frame. The pet alone is fine for identification; the pet plus you establishes ownership when a finder asks for proof. Trim the photo to fit the slot and tape or staple it in place. Replace annually or after any major appearance change (haircut, weight change, new collar).
How often should I update the card?
Annual review at minimum, plus an immediate update after any phone change, address change, vet change, medication change, or microchip-company change. Cross out and re-enter on the same card if you laminated; reprint and re-laminate if too many fields have changed. Set a calendar reminder for the same week as the pet’s annual vet visit.