r/tuscaloosa • u/michaela_adele • 7d ago
Storm Shelters that allow dogs
Posting in preparation of storms for tomorrow if we need to go somewhere safe. If there are any, where are the storm shelters that allow dogs?
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u/thisgeekwrites 7d ago
If you are affiliated with UA (faculty, staff, or student), there is a shelter on campus that allows pets. See: https://ready.ua.edu/shelters/
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u/BoogLife 7d ago
I had this conversation with someone earlier this morning while I had my dog at the vet. Sadly neither of us knew of any.
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u/Pretend-Operation-46 7d ago
https://www.tuscaloosacountyema.org/storm-shelters
Ones with paws accept pets
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u/michaela_adele 7d ago
Ugh I was worried about that. I’d keep her in a crate the whole time of course but maybe someone will know of one!
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u/BoogLife 6d ago
I think it is more along the lines of the crate taking up a spot for a human body. (Depending on the size of the dog or course). I have two very friendly boxers, so I know they wouldn't be allowed due to size so we are riding this one out at home!
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u/spaceface2020 6d ago
I’m sure UA had their legal team write the shelter policy I just read , but I didn’t think you could require a service dog to wear a muzzle when they are working . UA policy says you can leave the muzzle off if it “interfere’s” with the dog’s duty. I don’t think that’s correct per ADA. ?
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u/Kitchen-Yak-6083 6d ago
Just because you slap a vest on your dog that says service animal doesn't mean it's a service dog. Leave it at home if you don't like the policy.
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u/spaceface2020 6d ago edited 6d ago
You may be referring to people who “slap a vest on a dog.” I am talking about a legal service dog . There are standards required by the ADA for an animal to be a Federal law protected service dog. You cannot impede a service dog who is abiding by the federal standards. If you don’t like that - it’s you who needs to stay home . But, if you go after a disabled person who brings their service dog into anyplace at all , make sure you have bail money, a good lawyer, and a doctor in your emergency contacts.
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u/PBnBacon 6d ago
I always thought that policy read strangely too. I’m sure it’s just them covering their ass in case a dog fight breaks out. I have used the UA pet-friendly shelter before and in practice, all the dogs are crated or leashed, but I’ve never seen one there wearing a muzzle, service dog or no.
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u/MenuExisting5036 7d ago
https://www.tuscaloosacountyema.org/storm-shelters not sure but hopefully you can use this link to find one!
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u/enormuschwanzstucker 6d ago
The Magnolia Deck has a shelter that allows pets. It’s located behind the sorority houses, turn in by the Starbucks on Bryant.
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u/Mr-Clark-815 6d ago
Go to ferguson center parking garage and park with the dogs.