• There are many lost and displaced pets after Hurricane Ike. Be careful when dealing with lost, frightened and possibly sick or contaminated pets. Call your local animal control agency to report lost or aggressive animals. Animal Control Officers will be searching for lost pets as soon as it's safe. Leave animal rescue to people trained in handling frightened or aggressive animals. If you've been affected by Hurricane Ike and you have pets of your own, here are some tips for after the storm.
  • If you've lost a pet, contact your local animal control agency immediately. Animal Control Officers will be out in neighborhoods rescuing lost or loose pets.
  • Call your local animal control agency to report loose or aggressive animals.
  • Check your home and fences for damage and block any loose fences, broken windows or downed fences.
  • Check your yard or pasture for trash that could injure your pet or livestock.
  • If someone found your pet, they may have taken it to a local animal welfare shelter. Be sure to call those shelters as well.
• During this stressful time, keep your pet on a regular schedule with regular food. Don't feed your pet people food and make sure there is a quiet, safe place to rest. If behavior problems or other signs of stress persist or become worrisome, contact your veterinarian.
• Two animal-friendly shelters are available for those animals displaced by Hurricane Ike:
  • 1st United Methodist Church of Humble, 800 Main St., Humble, Texas 77338
  • Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 1400 FM 1960 East Bypass, Humble, Texas 77338

The Houston SPCA has launched the Animal Rescue line to report lost or found animals and to report animal related information. The Animal Rescue line will remain open until 6:00 pm today and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in the following days. The Pet Hotline phone number is 713-861-0161.

The Houston SPCA will also accept injured wildlife at the shelter (900 Portway Drive) through their partnership with Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education.