If you are a pet owner, it is important to have a disaster plan in place for your pets.

Residents who choose to evacuate with their pets during disasters can find information on Pet Care Disaster Preparedness, or if you are leaving your pet(s) at home you may acquire a FREE ASPCA PET ALERT STICKER.

View the following brochures for assistance:
FEMA Disaster Preparedness for PETS 
FEMA Disaster Preparedness for HORSES 
FEMA Disaster Preparedness for LIVESTOCK 

Houston County Farm Center
 1701 East Cottonwood Road
 Dothan, AL (Houston County)
 (Can house 400 domestic animals, 150 large animals)
 
Garrett Coliseum
 1555 Federal Drive
 Montgomery, AL (Montgomery County)
 (Can house 2,500-5,000 domestic animals, 700-900 large animals) 

The state shelters will accept "any" animals, including snakes and unvaccinated animals. The state will provide the medical equipment and testing necessary to give rabies shots and will provide medication for any animals with a communicable disease.

Owners will not be able to stay with their pets, although there will be some "limited" room elsewhere on the property for owners to stay.

For more information on Alabama Regional Emergency Animal Shelters, call ADAI at 334.240.7278.

For more information on pet preparedness during disasters, download the Baldwin County Humane Society Brochure.

Pet Friendly Hotels:
http://hotelguides.com/pet-friendly-hotels/alabama/al-pet-friendly-hotels.html

Pet Shelters are a third party suggestion. We try to keep our information as updated as possible. Baldwin County Commission cannot be held responsible nor enforce Shelters or Hotels to accept all pets\animals.

Listed below are local veterinarian clinics that will board pets during hurricanes. Most clinics require proof of vaccinations, secure carriers, collars with id's, along with an ample supply of food, bowls, medications, toys, blankets, and other comfort items. Clinics should be contacted directly for more specific instructions.