The current pandemic, on-going societal tensions, and recent natural disasters are a stark reminder that we are living in a climate crisis. Climate scientists and policy makers have asked each discipline to anticipate and create adaptation plans in preparation for a worsening future. In this theoretical talk, I highlight related companion animal issues and discuss what role scientists may play in adapting to the fallout of climate change. I will draw on examples from my Human-Animal Interaction lab, where we have re-focused our research on questions of climate adaptation, such as discriminatory practices in animal sheltering, housing insecurity and pet ownership, reducing pet food waste, and the effects of socioeconomic factors on pet disaster planning. The talk is a “call-to-arms” for companion animal scientists to join forces and develop an effective climate adaptation plan for our field.