How to protect my dog from a hurricane?
Jul 29, 2010
in
Hurricane
I live in south texas and there’s a hurricane coming.
My dad doesn’t want the dog inside our house and I want to protect him from the hurricane.
What should I do?
Do animal shelters allow us to leave them there for some time until the hurricane leaves or what can I do?
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7 comments
TimiTalks on July 29, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Your father doesn’t want him in the house?! Ugh. I just don’t understand why families bring a helpless life into their home IF the poor dog isn’t actually allowed IN the home. No. Animal Shelters can not take a family pet for "temporary boarding". If there are no responsible, and caring friends/family members that can house and protect the dog, please try to find a boarding facility where staff members INTEND to remain AT the facility with the animals during the hurricane. You want to try to find one that has concrete enclosures and few to no windows in the kennel area where the dogs will be kept during the storm. Please be sure to retrieve your poor dog the minute the storm passes as s/he may very well be frightened and confused – both from being abandoned and from the loud noises of the storm. By the way, NOT ALL DOGS CAN SWIM. I rescue animals and THOUSANDS drown in pools (alone) yearly – let alone in a major storm with winds able to push a car! Rain heavy enough to break the skin! And dangerous debris flying everywhere that could kill upon impact! Please don’t listen to any such nonsense of "dogs being able to swim, or protect themselves" from natural disasters. NOT true. Having a dog survive a hurricane, tornado or any other deadly storm is just as much a miracle as any other life. That’s why city shelters even have trained volunteers in place to HELP the animals to safety in the case of such emergencies. Please do get your dog to safety, and thank you for trying to keep him unharmed and alive despite your dad’s unacceptable choice.
Bonzie12 on July 29, 2010 at 10:48 pm
You need to take the dog with you when you leave. What do you mean your dad won’t let the dog in the house? You mean he is going to let the dog outside in a major hurricane? If that’s the case, you need to find a friend or family member who will care properly for the dog. You can not leave an animal outside in a hurricane.
Pride Integrity Guts on July 29, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Give your dog to a shelter or find it a home with a friend.
How would you feel if it was you being outside during a hurricane with little to no protection. If you seen hurricanes ( I live in Florida and I have seen a lot in my life ) then you will know they will RIP through trailer homes with breeze, any type of home-made shelter will not do for your dog.
it needs to be inside, or you need to give it to a shelter plain & simple.
sunshine on July 29, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Why in the world won’t your dad let the poor dog in the house or garage during the hurricane?!? Would he leave YOU out in a hurricane? Maybe there are some kennels where you can leave him until the storm passes.
Dyane Loberman on July 29, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Dogs can swim fairly well, but I suggest talking to your dad. I believe that he is treating you, and your companion very unfairly.
♥Bailey♥ on July 29, 2010 at 10:48 pm
I don’t know how much time you have before this storm. I know from when I lived in Dallas, the emergency shelters did NOT take animals. You need to find a friend or family member or neighbor who will take him until the storm passes and you need to do it now. Just go call someone and get him to safety now. After this one is over, find a more permanent situation for him for future storms because I know how frequently you get them down there and it’ll be better if you know ahead of time somewhere where you’ll be able to take him. Just call someone now and find somewhere he can go for this one. Best of luck to you.
Dogs and Death Metal ‡ akiflak ‡ on July 29, 2010 at 10:48 pm
wow…*speechless
If he’s not indoors he’ll die
Its sad that your dad doesn’t care enough