To Allow Pets in Shelters...When Mother Nature Strikes...

"В"

"I own 2 dogs, 5 cats, 3 horses, and 2 hogs and would take all of them if I could"

"В"

"Pets are part of the family........right"

"I don't understand why people were not allowed to take their animals. It seem cruel to just leave a living creature behind when it has a chance to survive."

"My pets are part of my family. I would not consider abandoning them, nor evacuating without them. It is essential for the safety of pets and pet owners that shelters accept pets."

"a Florida resident, pet owner and emergency services worker"

"I agree that having a shelter that allows pets would greatly improve evacuation efforts. I for one would never leave my pet cockatele behing, it would be like someone asking me to leave my child behind."

"Great idea!"

"People put their lives at risk nad stay home, rather than leave their pets alone at home."

"Pets are helpless, loyal creatures who deserve the same consideration as their owners. They require shelter from the storms as well."

"If pets are not accepted into shelters many people will not abandon their pets and therefore be placed in peril."

"Citizens need a safe place to go with their pets. Too many pets were left behind during storms as well, and many in negligent situations such as tethered or crated."