The Cotl Articles Library
Helpful guidance for life with your pet.
Practical articles to help you plan ahead, make confident choices, and care for your pet through everyday moments and the unexpected.
How to organize your pet's health records so they're useful when you need them 📁
Create a current pet health snapshot, organize source records, and keep details easy to find for appointments, travel, and everyday care.
How to prepare your dog for their first boarding stay 🧳
A practical first-time dog boarding checklist: choose the right facility, confirm health requirements, pack familiar essentials, and share the routines that help your dog feel known.
How to make a backup care plan for your pet 🧭
Create a practical backup care plan so someone you trust can step in with your pet’s routine, health information, contacts, and clear next steps.
How to make an emergency evacuation plan for your pet 🛟
A practical, low-stress guide to building a pet evacuation plan, packing the essentials, choosing safe destinations, and making sure a trusted person can act if you cannot.
Who Will Care for Your Pet If Something Happens to You?
As a devoted pet parent, you've likely thought about your pet's future—what happens if you can’t be there to take care of them? It’s not the easiest topic to consider, but planning ahead ensures your pet will always have a loving home, no matter what.
5 Ways Pet Owners Can Give Their Pets the Best Life Possible
As pet parents, we want to provide our animals with a life that’s full of happiness, health, and love. Pets are much more than just companions—they’re family. Here are five essential ways you can ensure your pet enjoys the best life possible.
The Cost of Pet Care: How to Budget for Your Pet’s Future
Pets bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love to our lives, but they also come with ongoing financial responsibilities. Planning ahead and budgeting for your pet’s future ensures that you’ll be prepared for whatever life throws your way and that your pet will always have the care they need.
Five Things Every Pet Parent Should Have in Place
As a pet parent, you want nothing more than to ensure your furry friend’s safety and well-being, no matter what life throws at you. Here are five essential things every pet parent should have in place to be prepared.
What’s a Pet Trust? How Pet Owners Can Plan for Their Pet’s Care
For many pet owners, ensuring the well-being of their animal family members is a top priority. One way to provide for pets in a legally structured manner is through a pet trust. Here’s a breakdown of what a pet trust is, how it works, and the roles different parties play in its structure.
What Happens to My Pets if Something Happens to Me?
Have you ever considered what would happen to your pets if you were suddenly unable to care for them due to an unexpected emergency, such as a car crash, hospitalization, or injury? Being prepared can make a significant difference in ensuring your pet’s well-being during a crisis.