TAMPA, Fla. — The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is closed until Friday ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall.
The animal hospital and pet pantry at the shelter at 3607 N. Armenia Avenue in Tampa closed at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
While the shelter is closed during the hurricane, more than 20 staff members will stay at the shelter to take care of the 362 animals housed there.
“The HSTB building is built to withstand a Category 4 hurricane, ensuring the safety of the staff and animals during the storm,” the Humane Society of Tampa Bay said in a post on social media.
The pet pantry, which provides supplies including pet food, dog beds, and more, will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Friday, according to their website.
“It will be open 7 days a week and we will continue to work to reunite lost pets due to the storm,” the Humane Society of Tampa Bay said.
The humane society will share additional updates on its response to Milton as they become available.
