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What Do I Do With My Pet During A Weather Emergency?

While Milford emergency shelters are able to accommodate pets, here's a list of other options for your four-legged friends if you have to leave your home and you're not going to the public shelter.

 

When your family members include the four-legged variety and there's a storm headed our way, thoughts naturally turn to how to keep pets safe.

Woodbury, CT Fire Chief Janet Morgan said because Hurricane Sandy is not a subdegree zero storm, she advises the following.

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"It's really best if pets can stay in the home rather than be in a cage at an unfamiliar location with animals they don't know," she said.

For the full list of pet friendly hotels, visit the Pet Welcome website. Some hotels charge extra fees when you bring pets and restrictions may apply, so calling ahead is wise.

Pet Friendly Hotels in/near Milford

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Milford: Red Roof Inn - Milford #197
10 Rowe Avenue
Milford, CT 6460
203-877-6060

Milford: Residence Inn Milford
62 Rowe Avenue
Milford, CT 6460
203-283-2100

Stratford: Homewood Suites By Hilton
6905 Main Street
Stratford, CT 6615
203-377-3322

List of Nearby Kennels

If you do have to opt into boarding your pet, here are a list of nearby kennels.

Black Birch Farm
44 Old Gate Lane
Milford, CT 06460
203-874-0084

Who's Your Doggie
100 Gulf St.
Milford, CT 06460
203-283-5311

Snowflake Pet Center
1 Rowe Avenue
Milford, CT 06461
203-878-3117


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