Pet owners are responsible for disaster planning for their pet. If you plan to evacuate, plan for your pet as well. Take your Pet Survival Kit if you go to friends, relatives or a hotel. The Red Cross shelters cannot accept pets. So if you plan to go to public shelter, make other provisions for your pet. Limited space is available at "pet shelters" (kennels,veterinarians,etc.) on high ground. After the storm has passed, be careful in allowing your pet outdoors. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet could be easily confused and become lost. Downed power lines, and animals and insects brought in with high water, could present real dangers to your pet. Take care not to allow your pet to consume food or water which may have become contaminated. For more information call the SPA, Animal Control or Humane Society.
Pet-Friendly Shelter:
St. Petersburg (6th) Judicial Building
545 1st Avenue, North
Capacity=400
Notes: This shelter is only opened when mandatory evacuations are ordered (Mobile Home Residents only, or Levels A thru E ) and is only for persons with pets (cats & dogs only). At the present time, because of limited space, pre-registeration is required. You may pre-register by calling (727) 582-2150 for a registeration form. You can register on-line at www.pinellascounty.org.
Pet Survival Kit
Proper ID collar and rabies tag/license
Carrier or cage
Leash
Ample food supply (at least two weeks)
Water/food bowls
Any necessary medication(s)
Specific care instructions
Newspapers, cat litter, scoop, plastic trash bags for handling waste
Proper ID on all belongings
Non electric can opener
* Make sure your pets have had all their shots within the past 12 months. Pet shelters will require proof of vaccinations.
Pinellas County Emergency Management
Survival Kit
