Let me start with pets. I belive that the best thing is to have NO pets that depend on me. In a case of survival I have enough to worry about , just enough space in my car , enough resources ..etc. for my immediate family.
So, I have no dog, no bird, and no goldfish.
My kids are somewhat prepared to some extent. Daughter has some prep items ( plus cell phone and cash ) at all times plus a few more items ( like face masks ..etc. ) in her college locker. Younger kid ( who is a handykid) is always presented with tool-type gifts whenever he behaves well or does well in school . Other kids are not that mentally or materially prepred.
Their mom is NOT prepared at all. She will even ask me "something worng ? " if I bring two of anything from the store. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I make preps for her and let her live life the way she prefers. If SHTF she will find out how much I care for her.