In the event of a hurricane or disaster, pet friendly evacuation shelters in Texas will be coordinated by county and local emergency management agencies. Please check with your local emergency management agency for information on pet friendly evacuation shelters in your county. Local and state health and safety regulations do not permit the Red Cross to allow pets in disaster shelters. (Service animals are allowed in Red Cross shelters.). It may be difficult to find shelter for your animals in the midst of a disaster, so plan ahead. Keep a list of pet friendly hotels in your area in case you have to evacuate and your local shelter is full.
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Pet Friendly Evacuation Shelters in Texas Counties
Bexar County
Bexar County Fire Marshal/Office of Emergency Management
Brazoria County
Brazoria County – Disaster Guide
If you choose not to evacuate during a mandatory evacuation NO SHELTERS will be open in Brazoria County.
Calhoun County
Calhoun County Texas Emergency Management
Cameron County
Cameron County Emergency Management
Dallas County
Dallas County Emergency Management
Dallas, City of – Office of Emergency Management
Plan in advance for shelter alternatives that will work for both you and your pets; consider loved ones or friends outside of your immediate area who would be willing to host you and your pets in an emergency. Not all public shelters are equipped or allow pets. Know before you go.
Ellis County
Ellis County Emergency Management
Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management
Galveston County
Galveston, City of, Office of Emergency Management
Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
Harris County
Harris County Office of Emergency Management
Jefferson County
Jefferson County TX Office of Emergency Management
Jefferson County TX Emergency Management – Texas Hurricane Information
Matagorda County
Matagorda County Emergency Operation Center
Nueces County
Corpus Christi, City of – Be Ready for a Hurricane
Orange County
Orange County TX Office of Emergency Management
Polk County
Polk County Emergency Management
Travis County
Travis County Office of Emergency Management
