Please be aware that Your Neighborhood Pet Sitters can not take pets away from your home without a plan from you. We will do everything in our abilities to secure your pet in your home, but we will not be able to evacuate your pet(s) in our personal evacuation plan. We strongly advise that you have a plan in place for a neighbor or a friend to evacuate your pet for you. Be prepared for this situation before you go out of town. Be sure to contact a neighbor or friend to plan for an event like this.

If you need to evacuate your home for a hurricane, please take your pets with you. Transport pets safely in a crate, and purchase your crates (enough for each pet) now so you'll be prepared.  Be sure the crate is large enough for your pet to sit up and lie down in and has enough room for food/water dishes.

Also, be sure to include your pet's medication in your evacuation plans and supplies, and have identification tags on your pet's collars.

The following hotels/motels are "pet friendly"
Jameson Inn                                     800-526-3766
Comfort Inn                                        800-228-5150
  Days Inn                                            800-329-7466
Best Western Inns                            800-528-1234
Clarion Hotels                                    800-252-7466
Holiday Inns                                        800-465-4329
Econo Lodges                                    800-553-2666
 Motel 6                                                800-466-8356
Quality Inns                                          800-228-5151
LaQuinta Inns                                     800-531-5900
Ramada Inns                                      800-228-2828
Red Roof Inns                                     800-843-7663
Residence Inns                                   800-331-3131

If evacuation is necessary, LEAVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Important Phone Numbers:
Red Cross Shelter Information: 843-764-2323 ext. 373
Special Needs Shelters: 803-898-3694

Emergency Management:
Charleston County: 843-202-7400
Colleton County: 843-549-5632
Beaufort County: 843-470-3100

Most evacuation shelters do NOT take pets, except for special needs animals. Check with your area shelter for information regarding their pet policy. Local media will announce shelter openings, locations and updates. Never go to a shelter without first confirming it's open. Pets are a part of your family- don't put them at risk- PLAN NOW.

*Special thanks to Island Life newspaper for this important information