HIGHLANDS COUNTY

DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

6850 West George Blvd.

Sebring, FL 33875

863-385-1112

HIGHLANDS COUNTY

PET SHELTER 2007

Highlands County will open the following pet friendly shelter should a hurricane impact our County. The shelter has limited capacity and will be at the following location in Avon Park:

Avon Park Holiness Camp

1001 West Lake Isis Avenue

Avon Park, 33825

The following rules will be required for admittance:

1. Pets that will be accepted in this shelter will be limited to cats and dogs that can be carried in a “pet carrier” or cage designed to carry the pet and are accompanied by the owner of the pet.

2. The owner must provide proof of address verifying that the owner resides in Highlands County.

3. The owner must have the pet’s identification tag and the rabies vaccination tag attached to the collar worn by the pet.

4. The owner must have a current photograph of the pet.

5. The owner must have a sturdy leash or harness for your pet.

6. The owner must have water and food bowls for your pet.

7. The pet must be in the pet carrier or cage.

8. The owner must have adequate food for 7 days for the pet.

9. The owner must have any medications the pet might require.

10. The owner must have a pet first aid kit.

11. The owner may bring pet beds and toys if easily transportable.

12. The owner must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement in the form provided at the shelter.

Please contact the Emergency Operations Center (863-385-1112) for a pet registration form or download the registration form, and bring the completed registration form with you when you come to the shelter.

If you would like to volunteer to help staff the pet shelter, please download the pet shelter volunteer registration form and send it to the Emergency Operations Center.  We need qualified volunteers to help staff our pet shelters.