The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) has worked closely with emergency management agencies and local, regional, and national humane societies to facilitate the local operation of regional shelters, listed below. ADAI will handle the oversight and management of the facilities; local, regional, and national humane societies will provide volunteers and resources; while the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and Auburn University will manage the pets' healthcare needs at the shelters.
The state shelters will accept "any" animals, including snakes and unvaccinated animals. The state will provide the medical equipment and testing necessary to give rabies shots and will provide medication for any animals with a communicable disease.
Owners will not be able to stay with their pets, although there will be some "limited" room elsewhere on the property for owners to stay.
For more information on Alabama Regional Emergency Animal Shelters, call ADAI at 334.240.7278.
However, if you are planning to board your animal at a veterinary clinic, you should call ahead to make reservations. Many clinics require proof of vaccinations, secure carriers, collars with id's, along with an ample supply of food, bowls, medications, toys, blankets, and other comfort items. Contact the clinic directly for specific instructions. Also, be sure to ask them about microchipping, a safe and simple procedure in which a tiny computer chip is injected just under your pet’s skin with an identification number to help identify them in case they are ever lost or stolen.
Thu Apr 28 00:40:13 +0000 2011 by LTel:corrected facility name
name: Shelters, Alabama PET/LIVESTOCK SHELTERS -> SHELTERS, Alabama PET/LIVESTOCK SHELTERS
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notes: Listed are more details on website!!
Alabama Emergency Animal Shelters
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries plans to open three pet-friendly shelters in Dothan, Montgomery and Birmingham the next time a major hurricane threatens coastal Alabama. Shelter for everything from snakes to horses will be opened at :
Birmingham Fairgrounds, 2331 Bessemer Road, Birminghan
Houston County Farm Center, 1701 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan
Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery
The state shelters will accept "any" animals, including snakes and unvaccinated animals. The state will provide the medical equipment and testing necessary to give rabies shots and will provide medication for any animals with a communicable disease. Pet owners will not be able to stay with their pets, although there will be some "limited" room elsewhere on the property for owners to stay.
In addition, the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency will open a shelter for dogs and cats at:
The old Semmes Middle School on Wulff Road in Mobile County -> The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) has worked closely with emergency management agencies and local, regional, and national humane societies to facilitate the local operation of regional shelters, listed below. ADAI will handle the oversight and management of the facilities; local, regional, and national humane societies will provide volunteers and resources; while the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and Auburn University will manage the pets' healthcare needs at the shelters.
* Houston County Farm Center
1701 East Cottonwood Road
Dothan, AL (Houston County)
(Can house 400 domestic animals, 150 large animals)
* Garrett Coliseum
1555 Federal Drive
Montgomery, AL (Montgomery County)
(Can house 2,500-5,000 domestic animals, 700-900 large animals)
The state shelters will accept "any" animals, including snakes and unvaccinated animals. The state will provide the medical equipment and testing necessary to give rabies shots and will provide medication for any animals with a communicable disease.
Owners will not be able to stay with their pets, although there will be some "limited" room elsewhere on the property for owners to stay.
For more information on Alabama Regional Emergency Animal Shelters, call ADAI at 334.240.7278.
However, if you are planning to board your animal at a veterinary clinic, you should call ahead to make reservations. Many clinics require proof of vaccinations, secure carriers, collars with id's, along with an ample supply of food, bowls, medications, toys, blankets, and other comfort items. Contact the clinic directly for specific instructions. Also, be sure to ask them about microchipping, a safe and simple procedure in which a tiny computer chip is injected just under your pet’s skin with an identification number to help identify them in case they are ever lost or stolen.
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name: Shelters, Alabama PET SHELTERS -> Shelters, Alabama PET/LIVESTOCK SHELTERS
(show/hide changes)Sat Apr 11 02:31:04 +0000 2009 by LTel:Corrected facility name/added avails/area served, corrected URL
parish: Baldwin -> See Notes
name: Alabama PET SHELTERS -> Shelters, Alabama PET SHELTERS
main_phone: http://www.co.baldwin.al.us/PageView.asp?edit_id=624 ->
notes: Listed are more details on website!!
Alabama Emergency Animal Shelters
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries plans to open three pet-friendly shelters in Dothan, Montgomery and Birmingham the next time a major hurricane threatens coastal Alabama. Shelter for everything from snakes to horses will be opened at the Birmingham Fairgrounds, 2331 Bessemer Road, Birminghan; the Houston County Farm Center, 1701 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan; and Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery.
The state shelters will accept "any" animals, including snakes and unvaccinated animals. The state will provide the medical equipment and testing necessary to give rabies shots and will provide medication for any animals with a communicable disease. Pet owners will not be able to stay with their pets, although there will be some "limited" room elsewhere on the property for owners to stay.
In addition, the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency will open a shelter for dogs and cats at the old Semmes Middle School on Wulff Road in Mobile County.
-> Listed are more details on website!!
Alabama Emergency Animal Shelters
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries plans to open three pet-friendly shelters in Dothan, Montgomery and Birmingham the next time a major hurricane threatens coastal Alabama. Shelter for everything from snakes to horses will be opened at :
Birmingham Fairgrounds, 2331 Bessemer Road, Birminghan
Houston County Farm Center, 1701 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan
Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery
The state shelters will accept "any" animals, including snakes and unvaccinated animals. The state will provide the medical equipment and testing necessary to give rabies shots and will provide medication for any animals with a communicable disease. Pet owners will not be able to stay with their pets, although there will be some "limited" room elsewhere on the property for owners to stay.
In addition, the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency will open a shelter for dogs and cats at:
The old Semmes Middle School on Wulff Road in Mobile County
region: -> Gulf
status: Open -> Standby
organization: Animal EvacuationShelter Services, Animal Hospital -> EMA
website: -> http://www.co.baldwin.al.us/PageView.asp?edit_id=624
areas_served: -> Birmingham, Dothan, Montgomery & Mobile County
eligibility: -> Evacuated Pets/Livestock (ANY type)
is_fee_required: N/A -> No
(show/hide changes)Fri Aug 29 07:25:02 +0000 2008 by DNug:name: Baldwin County PET SHELTERS -> Alabama PET SHELTERS
notes: Listed with details on website!!
-> Listed are more details on website!!
Alabama Emergency Animal Shelters
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries plans to open three pet-friendly shelters in Dothan, Montgomery and Birmingham the next time a major hurricane threatens coastal Alabama. Shelter for everything from snakes to horses will be opened at the Birmingham Fairgrounds, 2331 Bessemer Road, Birminghan; the Houston County Farm Center, 1701 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan; and Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery.
The state shelters will accept "any" animals, including snakes and unvaccinated animals. The state will provide the medical equipment and testing necessary to give rabies shots and will provide medication for any animals with a communicable disease. Pet owners will not be able to stay with their pets, although there will be some "limited" room elsewhere on the property for owners to stay.
In addition, the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency will open a shelter for dogs and cats at the old Semmes Middle School on Wulff Road in Mobile County.
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