Resident Pet Hurricane Shelter Kit
Shell
Point residents' pets are welcome in our hurricane shelter in the event of an
evacuation. However, there are also veterinarian hospitals and clinics that
will accept pets, including these nearby locations: Tails-a-Waggin Animal
Hospital (482-6897) and Coral Vet Clinic (481-4746). If you have a special need
pet or if your pet is aggressive or does not react well with other animals,
boarding with professionals would probably be the best avenue for you to pursue
in the event of a potential storm event. Our staff members who will care for
the pets will provide the best support that they can, but it is a chaotic time
and from our experience in 2004 with Hurricane Charley, the animals can act out
their stress to include breaking out of non-sturdy cages, barking so frequently
that they make themselves sick, and/or getting wet by tipping over their water
as they move about their cages. The pets will remain in their kennels other
than for group dog walks, which will occur as the weather allows.
Resident Pet Hurricane Shelter Kit
Residents who would like to bring their pets to the Hurricane Shelter may do so by following these guidelines:
Provide a sturdy, non-cloth, pet kennel large enough for your pet to be able to move around in and to stand at full height.
Provide pet dishes for food and water, marked with the pet's name.
Provide pet food marked with the pet's name.
Provide a collar and leash (for dogs only), marked with the pet's name.
Provide current rabies inoculation tag.
Provide any medications your pet needs.
Place animals in a carrier prior to arriving at the shelter as they will not be allowed to walk on a leash into the shelter.
Place instructions and any other pertinent information about the pet's disposition (nervous, etc.) outside of the cages so that staff are prepared before opening a cage. Please tag your carrier & kennel with the names and address of the owners and the pet. It would be helpful to tape a picture of your pet on its carrier, particularly for dogs who may go out for walks in groups.
Cats will remain in their carriers throughout the shelter period.
Return to Hurricane Information