Pet friendly shelters
Pet-friendly shelters have been established during hurricane season. Locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will be announced at the time of an evacuation. In Monroe County refer to the Monroe Shelter's section. Please note Monroe County Shelters will not be open for a Category 3, 4, or 5 hurricane.
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Owners may need to pre-register their pets
Miami-Dade County
For more information, call 3-1-1 or do it online.
Broward County
Call the Broward County Animal Care & Adoptions at 954-359-131 or go online.
Monroe County
Download an application online.
The following animals will be allowed: Dogs, cats, ferrets, pocket pets (such as hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs), rabbits and birds (no exotics).
You may register three pets per family.
All pets must have proof of vaccination and registration, be properly crated/caged and maintained by their owners. No pets may be dropped off. Certain supplies must accompany your pet(s) to the shelter.
It is important to remember that not all shelters are activated during an emergency. This will include pet-friendly shelters. Watch the news or call 3-1-1 to know which shelters are open during a disaster.
