Border Terrier Club of America 2023 National Specialty

Emergency Services – If life-threatening, call 911 and then contact Site Security

Purina Farms Site Security 314-982-2222
Boles Fire Protection District 636-742-2313
Meramec Ambulance District 636-451-5816
Washington Veterinary Clinic 636-239-5445
Pacific Animal Hospital 636-257-2100
St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic (24 hours) 314-822-7600
Webster Groves Animal Hospital &
Urgent Care Center (24 hours)
314-968-4310
Franklin County Sheriff Department 636-583-2560
Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO 636-239-8000
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital 636-496-2000
Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital 636-458-6569
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Inclement Weather

In the event a severe weather or tornado warning is issued for the immediate area, Site Security will notify the Purina Farms management team. The team will notify guests of an impending weather event via the property wide public address system and via the storm siren and announcements. Guests will be asked to seek cover in designated areas marked as severe weather shelter areas inside the Purina Farms facilities (those in the outdoor event areas should seek cover in one of the indoor facilities on the property). Areas at the Purina Event Center include the Gateway Hall, restrooms, South stairwell and the Great Hall if necessary. Areas at the Visitor Center include the bathrooms and indoor theater. After the weather event ends, Purina Farms management teams will announce all clear.

  • If weather is extreme after-hours, then security will unlock the Purina Event Center to allow overnight guests to come into the building with dogs at any time. The service center is also open 24/7 for campers to seek shelter.
  • Should the weather look threatening, Purina Farms Security will go around the RV lot to notify overnight guests to seek shelter. Security will also visit the outdoor event areas around the property to let guests know there is threat.