It has come out that at least 64 people died during hurricane Katrina because they would not leave their pets. Almost 100,000 animals died.
Thinking changed after Katrina. People are not being forced to leave their pets.
Now there is a portable shelter being developed that can hold evacuated pets safely near the people evacuation sites.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-ne...r/26872022
The most thoughtful aspect is the fact that the owners can visit and care for their animals while in the midst of an evacuation. People and pets suffer such anxiety when separated during a disaster. This is a good solution to make a bad situation more bearable.
I hope more places build such shelters.
Thinking changed after Katrina. People are not being forced to leave their pets.
Now there is a portable shelter being developed that can hold evacuated pets safely near the people evacuation sites.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-ne...r/26872022
The most thoughtful aspect is the fact that the owners can visit and care for their animals while in the midst of an evacuation. People and pets suffer such anxiety when separated during a disaster. This is a good solution to make a bad situation more bearable.
I hope more places build such shelters.
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Catherine
