Hurricane Preparedness Blog

If you’re a pet owner, you know how stressful it can be to leave town on a moment’s notice. While some pets, such as fish and even cats, can live comfortably for a few days without you, the more common scenario is having to find a friend or family member to care for the animal. The of course, there’s always the last resort of shelling out $20 or more a day to board your pet at the local kennel. Now, what if that “moment’s notice” event is a hurricane or other disaster?

Where will you take your pet during the next hurricane?

PetsWelcome.com takes the headache out of finding pet-friendly accommodations with a database of over 25,000 hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds and beaches. Before finding yourself in an evacuation situation, use this helpful tool to make a list of nearby properties and put it in your disaster preparedness kit.

On a local, all-hazards/any situation level, this could be as simple as knowing that the Quality Inn down the road will accept dogs if your air conditioner breaks! In the case of a more serious situation like an evacuation, knowing which hotels along the highway are pet-friendly can be a life saver.

Note: This post intentionally does not discuss pet-friendly shelters - those will receive their own detailed discussion. Hotels are not always the best resort during an emergency. However, if a hotel is the best temporary solution, PetsWelcome.com is one of a few great online resources to help you locate pet-friendly lodging.