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Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelters in
Hillsborough County
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Most public shelters do not accept pets, so if you are planning to evacuate during a storm, you must plan in advance where your pets will go. Do not leave pets home alone. It could be days or weeks before you return and your pets could starve to death, or flooding could cause needless drowning deaths.
There are pet friendly hotels and motels where the entire family can stay, located throughout the county. Put your pet into a carrier as soon as possible when you are preparing to leave, as this will reduce stress and keep them from getting lost.
Hillsborough County currently has four designated public Pet Friendly Shelters. Remember, public shelters are not resorts…and should only be considered your LAST RESORT! Space is limited and you must remain at the shelter to provide care for your pet(s).
No reservations are accepted – first come/first serve basis
Your Pet's Evacuation Supplies Should Include:
Proper ID collar and rabies tag*
Proper ID on all belongings*
Carrier or cage*
Leash*
Ample food supply* (at least two days)
Water/food bowls*
Any necessary medications*
Specific care instructions*
Newspapers, plastic trash bags for handling waste*
Microchip Information* (be sure to update your contact information)
Favorite toy, pillow, blanket
A photo of your pet(s) with you and family members
* Pet shelters will require proof that dogs have been vaccinated during the past 12 months. All pets brought to a pet evacuation center should have a proper identification collar with leash, a properly-sized plastic or wooden carrier that allows your pet to stand and turn around, ample food supply (for at least two days) with water and food bowls, any necessary medications, specific instructions for edication or diet, plus newspapers and plastic trash bags for handling waste.
Large Animal Links
Pet Friendly Links
Bayshore Animal Clinic
4205 S. MacDill Avenue #K
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 832-3675
Stuart Rosenburg, DVM
www. bayshore.myvetonline.com
Care Animal Hospital
511 E. Bloomingdale Avenue
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 832-3675
Richard Kane, DVM
Complete care for large and small animals
www.careanimalhospital.org
The Tampa Bay Agility Club
A non-profit organization promotingthe
activity of dog agility in the Great Tampa Bay area.
http://tampabayagilityclub.org/
KETCH Dog Training
7709 Gardner Road
Tampa, FL
(813) 920-9191
Doggie Day Care, Overnight Dog Care,
Obedience Training, and Dog Sports
http://www.ketch.biz