Amber Batteiger is an animal disaster relief and animal welfare subject matter expert. With nearly a decade of animal emergency services experience, she has deployed to countless natural disasters worldwide, providing critical aid to affected communities and their animals. Amber holds certifications in swift water rescue, boat operations, and technical rope rescue, and has trained over 2,000 first responders. Her expertise extends to animal disaster sheltering, cruelty prevention, public safety, biohazard control, animal behavior and handling, and promoting responsible pet ownership. Amber has served as an expert panelist for the American Veterinary Medical Association and has been featured in major media outlets including Fox, CBS, NBC, CNN, People’s Magazine, and on a nationally broadcasted TV series. She currently serves as the PR & Communications Manager for Embrace Pet Insurance.
"Never attempt to pick up a feral or injured animal with your bare hands," an animal emergency expert told Newsweek.
Amber Batteiger explains how much you should save for a pet emergency.
The Los Angeles fires have people reflecting on emergency preparedness.
Mitral valve open heart surgery for pets - Embrace supported groundbreaking medical care by covering more than $60,000 in claims for a mixed breed dog who underwent surgery at the University of Florida, for one of the first open-heart mitral valve surgeries in the United States. UF is the only U.S. center offering this advanced procedure.