Preparation Tips:

• Plan for your pet well in advance if you live in an evacuation area. Write down your plan or create a check list.
• Take your pet when you evacuate. Know your evacuation route and when you will evacuate.
• Ask friends or family living outside of evacuation areas if they can keep your pet.
• Make sure you have a collar and leash for keeping your pet under control.
• Keep a pet carrier (portable kennel) for each pet – one that allows your pet to stand and turn around. The carrier should be marked with your pet’s identification.
• Make sure all your pet’s vaccinations are current and have proof available of its current county-issued rabies vaccination.
• Pack supplies for your pet including current veterinary records, a two-week supply of food and water, medications with instructions, bowls, favorite toy and blanket, cat litter/pan, plastic bags, collar/leash, disinfectants to handle pet wastes and a current photo of you with your pet.
• If you must use a kennel as a last resort, make sure it is not in an evacuation zone and reserve space as soon as possible. Kennels require proof of vaccinations.

Make sure your pet has proper identification with either a collar tag or a microchip implant. Have proof of current county-issued rabies vaccination available. A license is your pet’s ticket home.

Download printable Pet ID Form. Fill out the form and adhere to your pet carrier or kennel. This form will contain all needed information about your pet for your stay at a Pinellas County pet-friendly shelter. 

2 simple forms that will help protect your pets when you're not available. Fill in your pet's information, print and save a copy with your records, it will speak for your friend when you can't.