Storm Fay

It looks like Tampa Bay will escape the wrath of Fay, but Hillsborough County was prepared to shelter our pets. Volunteers for the pet friendly shelters were on alert throughout the day yesterday and asked to be ready to report to Sickles HS or Burnett MS as early as 8 a.m. this morning. It's comforting to know that people trained to care for our animals would be on hand if we needed to leave our homes and find shelter. I'm grateful to the hard working people, who have commited to helping others during disasters. They have the same concerns as we do during these storms, yet their first thought is for others. Thank you CHAART and the volunteer force behind it.

That said, Hillsborough County is still in need of volunteers for the pet friendly shelters. CHAART has offered two training sessions this year and the turn out has been poor. So, if this is a need you can fill, please email Raquel at CHAART and she will hook you up.