Pasco Emergency Management

We are pleased to announce that part of the new Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter, located at 11611 Denton Avenue in Hudson, has been designated as Pasco County's Pet Friendly Shelter for the 2010 Hurricane Season.

Pet owners need an EMERGENCY PLAN FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILY AND THEIR PETS.  If you have exhausted all options, Pasco County has a limited amount of space available at the Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter for DOGS AND CATS ONLY. Other types of pets will not be accepted.  

Pet owners must stay at the Fasano Shelter.  THE PET FRIENDLY SHELTER IS NOT A BOARDING FACILITY.  The adult pet owner must be available at all times to care for their pets. 

You must pre-register for the Pet Friendly Shelter.  Complete the application form, attach the supporting documents, and mail it to the address provided on the form.  The Pet Friendly Shelter is for citizens that reside in Evacuation Zone A, B, C, and/or a mobile home (click here to find your evacuation zone.) Refer to the 2010 Pasco County Pet Friendly Evacuation Shelter Pre-Registration form for additional requirements and restrictions. 

• Pre-registration does not guarantee acceptance.
• Two pre-registered pets per residence will be allowed until capacity is reached.
• Dogs must be at least 4 months old and have a current Pasco County license.
• Proof of vaccination must be included with the pre-registration form.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed.
• Required for dogs: Proof of Rabies, Bordetella, DA2PP vaccinations.
• Required for cats: Proof of Rabies, FVRCP, FeLV vaccinations.
• Pets must have no history of aggression.

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