PREPARING WITH PETS

In the event of a hurricane or disaster, Brevard County Animal Control and Animal Relief Support Agencies encourage pet owners to TAKE THEIR PETS WITH THEM (See Collier County EM's very helpful directory of pet-friendly motels in Florida) if they are evacuating the area; however, pets are not allowed in Public Shelters. It is strongly recommended that prior arrangements be made to shelter your pets with a commercial kennel, family or friends out of the evacuation area. If left at home, your pets can be killed, injured, diseased, traumatized or lost.  If you have no other alternatives, Brevard County has two pet friendly shelters that will be opened for those living in an evacuation zone.  Prior registration is not required; but you should call Brevard County Animal Services and Enforcement to determine if open.  The shelters are located at the Port St. John Community Center, 6650 Corto Road and at the  Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way.  These shelters allow evacuating residents and their pets to shelter together at an approved shelter.  The shelters are operated by the Brevard County Parks and Recreation as well as Animal Services and Enforcements, and several volunteers and volunteer agencies.

County Animal Shelters Boarding

All county Animal Shelters will be open, unless ordered evacuated, and will receive pets on an Emergency basis. Call the following numbers for information concerning pet sheltering during a disaster:

Brevard County Animal Services and Enforcement

Humane Society South Branch

North Area Animal Animal Center

South Area Care Center

Pet Friendly Shelter program

It is VERY IMPORTANT to bring CURRENT RABIES CERTIFICATES, MEDICATIONS AND FOOD.  Additionally, PLEASE BRING leash and collar, crate or cage, cleaning supplies, and confort items for your pet.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS UNATTENDED...TAKE THEM WITH YOU!!