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Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelters in Hillsborough County
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HERE for locations of the Pet-Friendly Shelters

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:

* 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

Sunshine State Horse Council

Bay Area DART


Pet Friendly Links

Floridapets.net

Petswelcome.com


 

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