When summer rolls in, it doesn’t just bring sunshine—it brings emergencies. From sudden heatwaves and wildfires to hurricanes and flash floods, the warmer months test every shelter’s limits. For animal welfare organizations, that means preparing not just for more animals, but for more urgent, unpredictable needs.
If your team doesn’t have a crisis plan in place, or if you’re still relying on spreadsheets and last-minute calls, now is the time to rethink your approach.
The Hidden Impact of Summer Emergencies on Shelters
Every summer, shelters across the country face a surge of unexpected intakes. Families displaced by disasters often can’t take their pets with them. Older adults may be hospitalized from heat exhaustion, leaving behind animals with nowhere to go. And pets left outdoors during heatwaves arrive with serious medical needs.
These aren’t just seasonal hiccups—they’re life-threatening disruptions for animals and the families who love them.
Why Crisis Boarding Needs to Be Part of Your Emergency Plan
Most shelters focus on evacuation plans, supply kits, and staff readiness. But there’s a missing piece: short-term emergency placement for pets in crisis.
That’s where the Doobert Crisis Boarding Program comes in.
This innovative tool empowers shelters and rescues to:
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Swiftly match pets with temporary boarders or fosters
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Organize intakes from affected families or individuals
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Keep pets safe without overwhelming shelter capacity
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Collaborate seamlessly with volunteers and staff
Whether it’s a family displaced by wildfire, or a pet needing shelter while their guardian recovers from heat stroke, Crisis Boarding offers a compassionate, organized response—when time matters most.
Real-World Scenarios Your Shelter Should Be Ready For:
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A hurricane warning prompts evacuations—your shelter is flooded with pets from families fleeing the coast.
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A local senior facility loses power in a heatwave, and their residents’ pets need immediate, short-term housing.
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A fire breaks out in a low-income apartment complex—tenants can’t keep their pets in temporary shelters.
You shouldn’t have to scramble for space. With the right tools, your shelter can act fast.
Integrate With Foster Management—Or Use It Standalone
The best part? The Doobert Crisis Boarding Program is designed to stand alone or work seamlessly with your existing Foster Management Program.
You can keep everything in one place—intake forms, boarder info, communication threads, and updates—all in a streamlined, secure platform.
Start Preparing Before the Next Heatwave Hits
Summer emergencies don’t wait. And your shelter shouldn’t be stuck in reactive mode.
By adding crisis boarding to your disaster response toolkit, you’re not just protecting animals—you’re preserving the human-animal bond during the hardest times.
👉 Click here to learn more and activate Doobert’s Crisis Boarding Program
