Hurricane Preparations for Pet Owners

Seeking Shelter at a Pet-Friendly Shelter

 

1. If you decide to evacuate your home, please bring your pet with you.

    

2. Have your pet current on vaccinations.

    

3. If your pet has a microchip, verify with the manufacture that your contact information is correct. 

   If your pet does not have a microchip, strongly recommend that you have one implanted by your veterinarian.

    

4. Have documentation of:

•  Proof of ownership

• Vaccination records

• Veterinarian name and contact information

•  Microchip number, manufacturer and phone number

• Medications and feeding instructions

• Current picture of your pet

 *** Keep these items in a waterproof container.

 

5.                  Have supplies for your pet:

•  Carrier or crate

•  Food and water for 2 weeks

• Bowls

• Medications

• First Aid Kits

• Bedding and toys

•  Leash and collar, name tag with your contact information, contact information for someone who does not live in your area, and the address of the shelter

• Manual can opener (for canned food)

1. Spray Cleaner, paper towels, newspapers or litter, plastic bags, wee wee pads

   *** Label all items with pet’s name

    

All shelters in Charlotte and Sarasota Count are pet friendly