If a hurricane or severe weather threatens, heed early warnings because there will be no home pick-up to bring your pets to shelters. There are very few shelters in Sumter County that will take in animals. It is the owner's responsibility to find shelter for their pets.

Your animals should have:

• proper identification
• rabies tag
• county license
• leashes
• carriers
• food/water dishes
• food/water supply for three (3) days
• necessary medications
• specific care instructions if needed
• emergency phone numbers for you or your family

All vaccinations must be current to protect your animal from disease.

Large animals: cattle, horses, etc.

Turn your animals out into an open pasture to reduce injury. Animals have a natural instinct of survival. Do not shut your animals up in a barn.