Just one-third of Americans have a disaster preparedness plan that includes their pet, according to new research.
The survey of 2,000 dog or cat owners revealed half of Americans (52%) believe natural disasters are unavoidable — and 29% find themselves losing sleep worrying about natural disasters and their homes.
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