MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Martin County Emergency Management that a pet-friendly shelter will be open for residents and their dogs and/or cats.
The shelter will open at the Willoughby Learning Center, located at 5150 SE Willoughby Blvd. in Stuart.
The facility will accommodate 300 residents and their pets. Residents will be separated from their pets, however they can visit to care for them.
Officials said that if the shelter loses power, there will be no air conditioning.
Items to bring to the pet-friendly shelter:
- Crate
- Shot records
- Current rabies vaccination certificate
- County animal license tags
- Medications for you and your pet if needed
- Food for you and your pet
- Cleaning supplies if necessary
- Newspaper or pet pad
- Comfort items for your pet
St. Lucie County’s Animal Safety, Services & Protection Division offers Pet Friendly Shelters for cats and dogs at: -Westwood High School, 1801 Panther Lane, Fort Pierce –
These shelters are a last resort, with limited space and only cats and dogs are allowed.
Pet Friendly Shelter Registration (Cats & Dogs)
Treasure Coast High School 1000 SW Darwin Blvd. – Port St. Lucie *PET FRIENDLY
Indian River County has designated Liberty Magnet School at 6850 81st Street in Vero Beach as the county’s pet-friendly evacuation shelter.
Space in the pet-friendly shelter will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Completing the registration form prior to your arrival will make the check-in process easier and more efficient. If you have any questions, contact Ilka Daniel at www.hsvb.org or (772) 571-6408.