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Weathering the Storm Together: Protecting Pets During Hurricanes
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Welcome, to episode #17 of "Let’s Bark About ItTampa Bay." Laurie Elmer here with my co-host Knicki Knowlton. We’re the owners and photographers of UrbanDog Studio, Tampa Bay’s premier pet photographers and lovers of all thingsDog. Today, we have a special guestjoining us. Heather Williams, from Pinellas Animal Hospital is here to shedlight on a topic of utmost importance – hurricane preparedness for our furryfamily members.
Hurricane Prep and Evacuation Tips -From the Pinellas County web page
Evacuating close to home, but outside of the hazard area is the best option.
Plan on bringing your pet with you. Never leave your pet behind in harm’s way.
Plan to stay outside of evacuation areas.
Consider staying with family, friends or in a hotel or motel.
Plan ahead for your pet by identifying pet-friendly accommodations ahead of a storm and store their contact information in your phone to make reservations quickly.
Microchip your pet in case you get separated and keep your contact information updated with the vendor.
Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date, their county license is valid and contains the pet’s microchip information, if applicable.
Take a photo of you and your pet together. Keep it with your important documents and on your phone.
Build a pet emergency kit from the list provided below
If you are ordered to evacuate, take your pets with you. Do not leave them behind.
Keep your pets on a leash or in a carrier.
Wherever you end up sheltering during a storm or disaster, make sure your destination is pet friendly. Use your favorite search engine to research accommodations early and include the search term “pet friendly.” If you don’t use technology, call your friends or your vet to get recommendations about pet-friendly accommodations.
Basic Supplies for Pets
Pet food and water for a minimum of two weeks
Identification and current microchip information
License tag and form received after rabies vaccination
Immunization records from your vet
Photo of your pet with you
Collar and leash
Medications for a minimum of two weeks, with instructions
Treats and/or food to aid administering medications.
Toys/blanket
Cat litter, pan and scoop.
Plastic pet waste bags
Pet-friendly disinfectant
Paper towels
Carrier or crate
Newspaper or other lining
LINKSPinellas County
https://pinellas.gov/make-a-plan/hurricane-guide-english/
Hillsborough County
https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/animals-and-pets/pet-ownership/pet-disaster-planning
Pasco County
https://www.pascocountyfl.net/335/Hurricane-Preparedness
Manatee County
We hope you enjoyed listening to this "Best Of" episode with our amazing guest!
URBAN DOG STUDIO
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Contact Urban Dog Studio today, and let them work their magic to bring out the best in you and your pets.
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