There are many heartbreaking stories about the loss of animal companions during the recent storms.
Community Facebook groups have filled up with furry faces, as people desperately search for pets still missing.
The sudden flooding appeared to catch some owners off-guard, who had prepared supplies and evacuation plans for themselves but not their four-legged friends.
Speaking on Tova, Pet Insurance specialist Michelle Le Long gave some advice on how to be prepared when it comes to keeping pets safe during unprecedented weather.
"Having some preparation of a three to four-day plan with your dogs or cats… Have a corner packed away where you've got everything that you can just grab and run," Le Long said.
"Make sure they have something packed away that's familiar to their home, so a favourite blanket, a favourite toy.
"And have a recent photo of them on your phone because if they do go missing then the Facebook army that's out there can help with reuniting you with your loved ones.
"Certainly make sure that they've been microchipped."
Le Long added that if you and your pet are safe following the bad weather earlier this week, it's really important to keep cats and dogs away from the big ponds that have popped up due to the rain.
"Don't use those as a swimming pool for your dog, they can carry quite toxic substances," Le Long said.
"So E.coli, Giardia, Gastro [Gastroenteritis]... you certainly don't want to end up with your dog having diarrhoea or vomiting.
"Just be mindful of when you're out and about, keep to high ground and keep them out of a lot of that stagnant water at the moment while it subsides."
Speaking of water and discouraging dogs to play in the flood water, Le Long also told O'Brien that cats can swim.
"Contrary to urban myth," she said.
"They don't particularly like it, they don't like the water, but they can also get to high ground or sneak away.
"If you can't get them [cats] out of the house just let them go upstairs and they are very happy upstairs."
Listen to the full interview between Michelle Le Long and Tova above.
You can also download the full interview on the Tova podcast, and listen on the go.
