PETITION TARGET: U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman
As flames swept across Southern California during the Eaton Fire in January 2025, some families faced an unthinkable decision: risk their own lives to stay with their beloved animal companions — or flee to safety and leave them behind.
Now, a newly introduced federal bill would provide local governments with the resources they need to protect animal companions when disasters like these strike.
“When the Eaton Fire tore through my district, so many families were forced into an impossible choice,” said U.S. Representative Judy Chu, one of the bill’s cosponsors. “That’s why I’m teaming up with Representative Brian Mast and Senator Adam Schiff to introduce the PETSAFE Act.”
If enacted, H.R. 7438 would boost the federal funding share from 50% to 90% for animal companion emergency preparedness, helping communities better afford lifesaving veterinary supplies, rescue and shelter equipment, emergency response training, and more.
This critical legislation could help reduce the likelihood that families face the heartbreaking choice of leaving cherished animal companions behind, ease the burden on local shelters and rescues, and make communities safer in times of crisis.
Sign our petition urging U.S. legislators to support this bill and help protect our animal companions when emergencies occur.
