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HURICANE CHECK-LIST FOR PET OWNERS
PLAN AHEAD...IN THE EVENT YOU MUST EVACUATE:
1. Make early arrangements for your pets, long before a natural
disaster happens, so that they will be cared for properly.
2. Be sure that rabies vaccinations are up to date, per city
ordinance.
3. Be sure that your pets have current city license tags. The
tag(s) shall be attached to a well fitting collar around dog
or cat's neck, per city ordinance.
4. Select a shelter for your pet in the event you must evacuate:
a. Boarding kennel (in high, dry location)
b. Veterinary clinic (for sick or medicated animals)
c. Dependable friends or relatives, out of the area
d. Motels; check early to see which ones allow pets.
e. City of Casselberry Animal Control Shelter*
5. Large animals, like horses, should be transported out of
flood-prone areas, and sheltered or temporarily re-located.
6. Small exotic animals, like rodents or reptiles, which are
normally kept in small cages or plastic receptacles
including fish tanks, will not be allowed at most shelters,
so check with friends or relatives, or secure them well
inside the house including ample food, water, and a high
location in case of flood.
7. Domestic animals like dogs, cats, and caged birds will be
welcomed for sheltering by Animal Control authorities.
8. Tropical fish must be cared for also. It is unlawful to
dispose of them in any river, pond, lake or other fresh or
salt body of water, per Florida State Statute 372.26.
Battery-operated filtration systems are available for purchase
to aerate fish aquariums/tanks. This should be considered
ahead of time in case of power outages that last any
significant length of time.
9. IF POSSIBLE, buy individual pet carriers or crates for your
pets, for easy transport and comfort during their stay in
shelter.
10. Make sure you have properly fitted collar(s) and leash(es).
11. Identification Tags should be securely attached to collar(s),
including CURRENT vaccination and license tags.
IF YOU CAN STAY AT HOME ... REMEMBER YOUR PETS!!!
Dogs and cats should be brought indoors, even if they are usually
"outdoor" pets. Very heavy rain, wind, lightning and hail could
injure or kill your pet. Remember your pet has feelings too and will
be very scared if left outside.
Never leave your pet on a Dog run in any storm. It can act as a
lightning conductor and kill your pet.
Rabbits or other small animals in outdoor hutches or cages should
be brought inside to safety. Put them in a high, dry location indoors
and away from windows since they may break. A garage may be ideal.
Unenclosed carports are not secure areas.
Stock up on pet needs ahead of time:
1. Buy ample pet foods and store them.
2. Potable water storage (gallon jugs).
3. Kitty litter, bird gravel paper, cedar shavings, etc.
4. Newspaper.
5. Plastic trash bags for pet waste.
6. Cleaners, disinfectants
7. Medications - current or anticipated illness or nervousness.
Other helpful hints:
1. Talk soothingly to your pet during the disaster.
2. Use caution after the storm in allowing your pet outdoors.
Downed power lines and reptiles (snakes, gators...) forced
inland by flood waters can present dangers to your pet.
Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered or lost. A current
city license tag is your pet's ticket home.
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The Following information is specific to Casselberry residents. Please
check with your local animal shelter or humane society for their specific
requirements and services.
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Be advised that the City of Casselberry...shall not be
liable for the escape of any animal, and/or injury that may
occur while city employees try to capture, impound, transport,
load, unload, or maintain any animal...nor for injury which
the animal may inflict upon itself while being impounded...
per city ordinance 90.03.
There are certain criteria that must be met to qualify your pet
to be housed at the City of Casselberry Animal Control Shelter
during natural disaster.
1. You must be an evacuee, instructed to leave your home
by the Police or Fire Department personnel.
2. You must reside within the incorporated city limits of
Casselberry (County residents not eligible).
3. You must be able to provide positive identification with
proof of residence (drivers license, personal check...).
4. Pets must have rabies vaccinations up to date.
5. Only domestic animals, such as dogs, cats, and caged birds
can be sheltered by Animal Control.
6. Animal Control Officers will pick up your pet at your home
before you leave your home due to evacuation.
7. If your pet is on special medication, please have pre-
written instructions available and enough medication
sufficient to sustain animal.
There is no fee required to shelter your pet. Donations of
pet foods, newspaper, plastic trash bags, or kitty litter will
be gratefully accepted. Remember to bring pet carrier, if
possible.
HOW TO REDEEM YOUR PET, AFTER DISASTER:
1. Animal should be claimed within 24 hours of post-disaster
declaration by the City of Casselberry. Maximum holding
period will be 48 hours after resident(s) are allowed to
return home, or move to temporary housing facilities.
2. If situation merits, citizen requests for time extensions
will be reviewed by the Animal Control Supervisor, and
will be considered on an individual need basis. IF an
extension of time is approved, a WRITTEN agreement will be
entered into at that time.
3. All animals can be claimed at the Animal Control Shelter,
located at 700 Cross Street, Casselberry, Florida 32707.
4. A carbon copy of this Animal Evacuee Log shall be issued
to the pet owner as a Written Notification and Receipt
for pet/animal at the time of the animal evacuation.
NO ANIMAL WILL BE RELEASED UNLESS OWNER PRESENTS THIS
ANIMAL EVACUEE LOG RECEIPT.
5. If Animal Control records indicate that you have failed
to obtain a current rabies vaccination and/or a current
city license tag, a 10-day grace period will be granted
to allow time to comply with city ordinance, chapter 90.
6. Failure to timely claim your pet(s) will result in the
animal being treated as a STRAY. A $5.00 per day per
animal boarding fee (with a maximum holding time period
of 5 working days) will be charged. When said holding
time period expires, the animal(s) will become the
property of the City of Casselberry and will be disposed
of at the discretion of the Animal Control Supervisor.
NOTE: There will be NO charge to pet owner for impoundment
of their pet(s) due to forced evacuation.