Parkway Veterinary Hospital
While it is always a good idea to have a plan for emergencies, being prepared for hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) is especially important. We want to help and provide you with the most current information and resources about pet-friendly shelters as well as tips to plan for any disaster.
Checklist:
☑️ Pet food and treats to last at least 5 days (ziploc bags, manual can opener for canned foods)
☑️ Bottled water to last at least 5 days (not including your personal water supply)
☑️ Paper bowls (disposable to conserve fresh water for cleaning)
☑️ Medications (at least a 2 week supply)
☑️ Copy of health/vaccine records CURRENT RABIES TAG (to be placed inside of protective sleeve to protect against water damage)
☑️ Updated picture of pet
☑️ Microchip. Both dogs and cats should be microchipped. This is the best way for the shelters to identify pets.
☑️ Veterinarian's contact information
☑️ Waste removal bags
☑️ Potty pads
☑️ Litter box (if you become low on litter, shredded newspaper works too)
☑️ Trash bags
☑️ Paper towels
☑️ Household Chlorine Bleach - 9 parts water to 1 part bleach
☑️ Collars and Leashes/ cat carriers (keep extras on you in case one breaks or you come across another pet in need)
☑️ Familiar blanket/toy or bed from home
☑️ Dog tags
☑️ Flashlight for nighttime walks
☑️ Emergency numbers, shelter information
www.petswelcome.com/hurricane-emergency is a great resource for information.
www.bringfido.com is a great site to check hotels and AirBnB that accept pets.
Pet Friendly Shelters
Northwest Florida State College Raider Stadium
100 College Blvd. East, Niceville, FL 32578
County: Okaloosa
Description: Pets must have proper ID, including collar and rabies tag, a carrier/crate, leash, ample supply of food, water, and bowls, any necessary medications, and litter box, newspapers or trash bags for clean-up. Pets will be housed at this shelter but in a location separate from owners.
Antioch Elementary School
4700 Whitehurst Lane, Crestview, FL 32536
County: Okaloosa
Description: Pets must have proper ID, including collar and rabies tag, a carrier/crate, leash ample supply of food, water, and bowls, any necessary medications, and litter box, newspapers or trash bags for clean-up. Pets will be housed at this shelter but in a location separate from owners.
