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EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
2004 HURRICANE SEASON
Please print these instructions
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Pet Owners Alliance Lost/Found: (954) 486-0605
Pet Owners Alliance General Information: 1-800 U.S.STRAY
Broward Animal Care: (954) 359-1313
Broward Humane Society: (954) 989-3977
Miami-Dade Animal Services: (305) 884-1101
Miami Humane Society: (305) 696-0800
***BEFORE THE STORM***
Evacuation Zones:
If you live in an evacuation zone, the best plan for your pets is to contact a friend outside the area and take your pets there as soon as you hear a hurricane watch announced. You may then return home and wait for the possible evacuation order. You CANNOT take your pets to the shelter.
Leaving pets to face the storm alone in your home or apartment is the worst plan but you may have no choice. How to prepare for this depends on the type of pet you have. The volunteers at the Pet Owners Alliance can advise you how to make the best of this bad plan. If you can't get through on the phone and have access to a fax machine, send your question to (954) 486-9758. NEVER leave pets alone in a mobile home. They will likely die.
Non-Evacuation Zones:
Even though your pets will be at home with you, they will still become very nervous and hyper when the winds do hit. If you have a pet crate or carrier they will do better in there as long as the family is present. If you are taking a direct hit and you evacuate to a bathroom or inside closet - take the pet with you and keep the leash ON.
***AFTER THE STORM***
Beware of the "eye of the storm". This is a period of absolute calm and you may think it is all over. Do not venture outside until you are very sure that the storm has passed. Remember that fences will probably be down so do not let your pet loose until you check. We receive many lost pet reports from owners that forgot about this.
If your pet does get away, or if you find a lost pet, please call our Computerized Lost and Found immediately. |
In Broward County: (954)486-0605
Excellent Suggestions can also be found on the Broward Animal Care website = "here" |
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