Pets cannot be ready for a hurricane season – but you can, as a pet owner. Tampa Bay, known for its dedication to our four-legged friends, offers helpful hurricane pet preparedness tips:

1. Find a pet-friendly place as early as possible.

Now is the best time to contact friends and family who can welcome you and your pet. If they own pets too, it’s important for your pet and their pet to get along before a storm. Also, make a list of pet-friendly hotels and boarding facilities along with their phone numbers and pet policies.

2. Bring your pet’s records with you.

Should your pet end up in a shelter, make sure to safely store his or her records. Shelters will require you to present vaccination records and proof of your pet’s rabies shot. Also, take a recent photo of your pet so that you can use that should you get separated.

3. Prepare all necessary supplies.

Don’t expect facilities to have everything that your pet needs. Be responsible for securing your pet’s food, water, bowl, medications, and other supplies that can last for up to two weeks. Keep your pet comfortable and calm by bringing his or her plush toy.

Article source: tampabay.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

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