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Evacuating with your Pets
Pasco County
Division of Animal Services
(727) 834-3216
(813) 929-1212
(352) 521-5194


Pasco County
Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Operations Center
7530 Little Road
New Port Richey , FL 34654
Office 727-847-8137  
Fax 727-847-8004

oem@pascocountyfl.net or
pascoem@earthlink.net
For Additional Information Call
New Port Richey.....727-847-8137
Land O'Lakes..........813-996-7341
Dade City..............352-521-5137
TDD.....................727-847-8949 or call
Florida Relay Service at
1-800-955-8771  
In an agreement reached between the Pasco County Board of
County Commissioners and the District School Board of Pasco
County, Pine View Middle School, 5334 Parkway Blvd., Land O’
Lakes will be used as a Pet Friendly shelter. This one year pilot
program will allow for the sheltering of 200 cats and 100 dogs
during emergencies. The shelter is intended for pet owners who
have no other options and are at risk if they stay home with their
pets.  Based on available shelter space some limitations have
been imposed.

  • Pre-registration is required Starting Wednesday, August
    15, 2007residents can pick up applications at any Pasco
    County Library or download a copy here.
  • Only Cats and dogs will be accepted
  • Currently, only residents who reside in Evacuation Level A
    and/or a mobile home are eligible for this program on a
    first come, first served basis
  • Only two pets per household can be accepted into the
    program at this time
  • While in the shelter, pets will be secured in their cages or
    carriers   
  • Pet owners will be sheltered across the street at Pine View
    Elementary School during the emergency and will be
    allowed scheduled visits to walk, feed and clean up after
    their pets
  • The registration form outlines additional details concerning
    shots, cages, supplies, etc

All applications will be screened and residents will be notified as
to whether they have been accepted for this pilot program.  For
further information please contact the Pasco County Division of
Animal Services at
(813) 929-1212, or (727) 834-3216, or
(
352) 521-5194 (press 0 to speak with an operator).