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PET FINDER.COM
http://www.petfinder.com/info.html

On Petfinder.Com You Can:

• Search 219,107 adoptable pets
• Locate shelters and rescue groups in your area
• Browse our resource library to learn more about pet care.
• Post classified ads for lost or found pets, pets wanted, and pets needing homes.
• Sign up to be a volunteer to help your local shelter or rescue group

That’s right…                                      June 1st to November 30th Is Hurricane Season So, We Think These Are Some Things All Pet Lovers Should Be Considering: And, We Choose To Get Some Guidelines From… www.petfriendlyshelters.com Which is maintained by volunteers of Pet Friendly Shelters in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties in Florida. Our mission is to educate the public of the need to prepare for an emergency at ANY time, and assure that your pets are a part of that emergency plan. Links to other agencies, private and non-profit organizations and government sites are provided to us, and although we do our best to assure that all information is timely and accurate, we are not responsible for the contents of linked information. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL petfriendlyshelter@verizon.net WE HERE AT WWW.CARINGABOUTPETS.INFO CERTAINLY HOPE YOU HAVE THESE ITEMS IN MIND AS PART OF YOUR CURRENT “DISASTER PLAN” WITH YOUR PETS? And, This Is No Matter What The Disaster Might Be: A Hurricane, A Fire, Floods, Or Even An Unfortunate Neighborhood Gas Leak 1. Water [enough for a minimum of 3 days]? 2. Crate and bedding… (large enough for the animal to move around – for cats especially with their     litterbox(s) – and their food/water)? [- Also, We Recommend Separate Crates For Each Pet! - ] 3. A current photo of you with your pet? 4. Extra pet medications? 5. Collar, leash, muzzle (even for cats)? 6. Necessary copy of current vaccination record? 7. ID tags, current rabies tag, [Or even better does your pet have a microchip]? 8. Pet “comfort” items (toys, blankets, treats)? 9. Pet's Food, and bowls, manual can openers? 10. Out of area contact name and phone number? 11. Paper towels, newspaper, disinfectant, plastic bags? SPECIFICALLY WHAT THEY EXPLAIN ON www.petfriendlyshelters.com ABOUT WHAT A PET-FRIENDLY SHELTER… CAN DO: 1. They can provide you and your pet(s) a safer refuge than your home In the event of an emergency 2. They can keep you updated as to the state of the emergency 3. They will shelter your pet in a clean, supervised area away from the general human population. AND, WHAT A PET-FRIENDLY SHELTER… CANNOT DO: 1. They can't allow you to remain with your animal continuously 2. They can't board or kennel an animal without an owner or representative present at the shelter. 3. They can't provide daily care or veterinary services to your pet(s) 4. Once admitted, they can't allow you to leave the shelter without your animal or during    sustained winds of 45 mph or higher 5. They can't transport you or your animals to or from the shelter 6. They  can't give prescribed medication to your pet(s) 7. They can't provide basic care to your animal. 8. They can't provide the required needed supplies as listed in this brochure     and in your sheltering agreement You Are Responsible For The CareOf Your Pet(s)

Help Pet Overpopulation!!!

Floridians interested in reducing pet overpopulation can purchase the newly issued Animal Friend Spay/Neuter License Plate from Florida’s Department of Motor Vehicles. A portion of the funds will be distributed to nonprofit and government animal control agencies to fund much needed spay/neuter programs.
The spay/neuter plate has an annual cost of $25.00 in addition to the standard renewal fee. The specialty license plate can be replaced at any time and is available at any state DMV. By spaying or neutering your pet, you can help eliminate homelessness for all animals.
Please support this endeavor by replacing your current tag.
For more information visit www.floridaanimalfriend.org or call 954-316-8621