If you need to leave your home in the event of Hurricane Debby, pet friendly evacuation shelters will be coordinated by county and local emergency management agencies. Please check with your local emergency management agency for information on pet friendly evacuation shelters in your county. Local and state health and safety regulations do not permit the Red Cross to allow pets in disaster shelters. (Service animals are allowed in Red Cross shelters.). It may be difficult to find shelter for your animals in the midst of a disaster, so plan ahead. Keep a list of pet friendly hotels in your area in case you have to evacuate and your local shelter is full.
Pet Friendly Evacuation Shelters in Florida – Hurricane Debby
Alachua County
Pet friendly shelters are open at the following locations:
Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center, 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville
Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry
Residents with pets are encouraged to bring basic pet supplies such as collars, leashes, crates, carriers, towels, blankets, pet medications, pet food, etc. Animal Resources will have supplemental supplies on hand for those in need. Residents are encouraged to bring veterinary records indicating their pets are properly vaccinated. However, animals without such records will be vaccinated upon intake to minimize the spread of contagious diseases. Please remember that animals must be properly restrained throughout their stay.
Citrus County
Pet-Friendly Emergency Shelters is located at:
Lecanto Primary School, 3790 W Educational Path, Lecanto, FL 34461.
Duval County
Pet friendly shelters are open at the following locations:
Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Drive, for general population, special medical needs and pet friendly.
Landmark Middle School, 101 N. Kernan Blvd., for general population, special medical needs and pet friendly.
Gadsden County
A pet friendly shelter is open at:
Gadsden County High School (East) (Special Needs and Pets), 27001 Blue Star Highway, Havana, FL 32333.
The Gadsden High School Shelter will also serve as a special needs shelter and pet shelter. Pet owners who bring their pets to the shelter must bring a crate, medication, food, a leash, necessary supplies and a copy of their pet’s current vaccination records.
Hernando County
West Hernando Middle School – 14325 Ken Austin Pkwy., Brooksville, FL 34614:
Special Needs Clients
General Population
Pet Friendly
If you are needing the Special Needs Shelter and have a pet, transportation from either your house or shelter location for your pet is done through Animal Control with Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. Please call Hernando County Public Information Center (PIC) at 352-754-4083 to arrange pick up. The PIC is open.
Hillsborough County
A pet friendly shelter is open to those with special needs as well as the general population:
Erwin Technical College
2010 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa 33610
Open Aug. 3 at 6 p.m.
People with pets need to bring a sturdy carrier for each pet that allows room for the pet to stand and move around, as well as a collar with a leash and supplies for each pet.
Lake County
A pet friendly shelter is open at Leesburg Elementary School, 2229 South St., Leesburg, FL.
Manatee County
Pet-friendly Shelters are located at:
Braden River High School – 6545 State Rd. 70 E, Bradenton
Freedom Elementary School – 9515 State Rd. 64 E, Bradenton
Miller Elementary School – 601 43rd St. W, Bradenton
Mills Elementary School – 7200 69th St. E, Palmetto
Pasco County
The following pet friendly shelter is open:
Fasano Regional Hurricane Center
11611 Denton Avenue, Hudson 34667
Open Aug. 3 at 6 p.m.
The shelter will be open to those with special needs as well as the general population.
Pet Friendly Evacuation Shelters in South Carolina – Hurricane Debby
Dorchester County
Pet friendly evacuation shelters are open at:
Charles B. Dubose Middle School, 1005 Dubose School Road, Summerville, SC 29483.
Woodland High School, 4128 US-78, Dorchester, SC 29437.
Bring pet supplies (leash, carrier, food, water, bowls, collar with ID, and vaccination records)
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