Re: Finding Pets Among the Ashes

I couldn't imagine leaving my pet behind, just like I couldn't imagine leaving a child behind. They are one in the same to me. Pets have been domesticated & rely on their "parents" to take care of them even in the worst of times. They are forever children & pet owners are responsible for their well-being. God bless the team of vets who came to them in their time of need.

Re: Finding Pets Among the Ashes

I pray to all the people who have pets, lost and have now, I can not imagine either of losing my 7 pets and more if I could have more! I love them all so much, and hope that I will never ever have to go through what these poor people have to go through! People are responsible for there pets as well as child but through pray and the faith in God that they all well be ok and all found to the good guardians. Here in Chico, California.

Re: Finding Pets Among the Ashes

After the tragedies of Katrina and people who were forced to leave their beloved animals behind, it was clear that our country needed laws that would protect "pet parents" when disasters struck. Fortunately, we now have in place SARTs - State Animal Response Teams who work under the direction of Homeland Security to assist in times of emergencies to see that pets are not left behind. You might not be able to have your pet immediately with you, but you will be able to confirm that they are in a safe situation and volunteers will do their best to allow you to spend some time with your furbaby. If you are not certain what arrangements are in place in your community for your pet, check with your local Sheriff's Office to find out who is in charge of housing/evacuating pets in case of an emergency.

I'm so very grateful that we no longer have to worry about anything as awful as what happened several years ago where people were forced to leave their loved ones behind - what a nightmare! And, remember these groups can always use more volunteers and that's the best way to know what will happen to your best friend!