Protecting Your Pets
Meteorologist Todd Santos
After rescuing a dog and fulfilling a lifelong desire to share my space with a furry model citizen I was also enlightened with the new responsibilities that accompany the unconditional friendship. Aside from the obvious treats and long walks there is one piece of forward planning that could save their life and remove one of your excuses for not evacuating the coast during a severe storm.
My dog, Zelda
Many people are likely aware that the majority of public and Red Cross storm shelters do not accept pets. For just that reason…intro the “pet friendly” shelter. There are many such shelters across the Eastern Seaboard as well as the Gulf coast that are willing to take good care of your furry and feathered friends. Click on the following link and scroll down the page to locate shelters in your area.
In some cases it may be helpful to contact the shelter so that you will have a plan in place well before your region is under the threat from severe weather. This is just one more piece of true preparedness that could make the choice to ride out a storm safer for both you and Fido.
WX + Met. Todd Santos