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Pet Friendly Emergency Shelters in Jacksonville
The City of Jacksonville launched the Pet Friendly Public Evacuation Shelter Program to meet the needs of the community during hurricane season.
Facts about the shelters:
Shelter Locations
Pet friendly shelters
are Landmark Middle School ,
Mandarin Middle School and Chimney Lakes Elementary School. Click on the school to see a map and get the
address.
Admission
For admission to a pet
friendly shelter, you will need a photo ID and a completed registration
form. Click here to download the registration form. Further requirements are outlined
below.
Species Allowed
The following animal species will be accepted into the
shelters:
· Dogs
· Cats
· Rodents (such as hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
· Rabbits
· Birds
NO
REPTILES WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE
SHELTERS
Pet
Requirements
All pets must have proof of vaccination and
registration, be properly crated or caged and be maintained by their owners.
Animals may be housed in a separate room from their owners. Click here to learn
more about licensing your pet.
Supplies
Owners should provide all necessary supplies to maintain their pet. The
items to include in a pet emergency kit are listed on the Emergency Kit for Pets
page.
Transportation
Service animals are the only animals allowed on public transportation.
Make sure you plan ahead to get your pet safely to a shelter.
Call for Volunteers
Pet
friendly shelters need volunteers to function. If you would like to volunteer at
a pet friendly shelter, you must register with Volunteer
Services. Click here to contact Volunteer Services.
More Information
Call
630-CITY (2489) to get more information.
This program is a coordinated project involving Animal Care and Protective Services, the Emergency Operations Center, the Duval County Health Department, the Duval County School System, the American Red Cross and Jacksonville Humane Society.

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