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Hurricane Readiness Tips For Your Pets
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Shelters for pets usually are filled on
a first-come/serve basis.
The SPCA & Humane Society
offer shelter for donations. Contact a shelter as soon as you are aware
of the need and before the actual weather emergency.
Have a plan. Know
where you will take your pet in case of an emergency.
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Go to friends/family who live
on high ground |
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If you take your pets to
shelters you will need proof of vaccinations, Dogs: Rabies vaccine,
Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, Corona Virus. Cats: Rabies vaccine,
FeLek, Rhino/Calici Virus, Panleukopenia. |
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A collar and leash |
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Adequate size pet carrier - not made
of cardboard, |
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If your pet is on
medications,contact your veterinarian hospital for your pet to be
sheltered there. |
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Food supplies for about 5-7 day |
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Food & Water dishes - non
breakable |
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Animal waste bags |
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Label all your pets belongings |
USE A PET SHELTER AS YOUR LAST CHOICE -
THERE ARE ALMOST 10 TIMES MORE ANIMALS IN PINELLAS THEN SPACE AVAILABLE FOR
BOARDING.
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Owners should carry water for
pets. Cats & small dogs ~ 1 quart/day - Large dogs ~ 1
gallons/day - these are just estimates.
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If your pet is on medication that
can be administered by anyone, owners should be sure to have at least a
two week supply on hand. If it is imperative that your pet takes
its medication, I recommend placing it in a Veterinary Hospital for
proper administration.
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Use good judgment for your pets
safety by having a PLAN. |
Boarding fees should be the same as any other time, even in a weather
emergency, so don't let anyone raise their fees just because there is a
hurricane warning. If they do, contact the proper authorities.
The best plan is TO HAVE A PLAN.
Don't be caught with out one.
Be Safe this Hurricane Season - Your
Pets are Worth it!! This is a time when your pet really will depend on
you for it's safety. Create your PLAN today so you won't be sorry.
Chances are you won't have to use it, but if you need to, you will have
it. PLAN your evacuation for you and your pets.
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