Make hurricane plans for your pets
With our brush with Irene, I am reminded by reading articles about other states preparing for hurricanes, they do not have the same guidelines in place we do in Florida.
Because of demand, many counties in Florida have pet-friendly shelters. If you must evacuate, you can go there and as long as your pet is crated, they have a safe place.
This is not the case in some of our northern neighbors. They are seldom affected by hurricanes and I guess they figure the pets can care for themselves.
So have a plan in case of a hurricane. If you must go to a shelter, find a pet-friendly one, get the crate ready along with food, a leash, dishes and any medicines your pet needs, and thank the stars we have had enough foresight to plan for these furry members of our family.
Because of demand, many counties in Florida have pet-friendly shelters. If you must evacuate, you can go there and as long as your pet is crated, they have a safe place.
This is not the case in some of our northern neighbors. They are seldom affected by hurricanes and I guess they figure the pets can care for themselves.
So have a plan in case of a hurricane. If you must go to a shelter, find a pet-friendly one, get the crate ready along with food, a leash, dishes and any medicines your pet needs, and thank the stars we have had enough foresight to plan for these furry members of our family.
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