Pet Care in Emergency

I wonder how many people out there would not evacuate if there was an emergency because they refuse to leave their pets. During the hurricanes Katrina and Rita some people actually did die because they refused to leave their pets. I don't know what I would do myself but it would be a huge consideration for me. Our pets become part of our family and we certainly would not leave a family member behind.

It seems that something is finally being done in Virginia. President Bush signed legislation that is making provisions for people with pets in an evacuation situation. You can read more about it at WSLS.com, Initiative to help find shelter for pets in an emergency.

The new federal law is suppose to make ready places for people to go with their pets. I hope that something is being done in Massachusetts as well. My pets provide me with a lot of comfort and they cannot defend themselves because they have always been taken care of. My heart would be broken like so many others in the past if I had to leave them to save myself. There is enough heartache in the world.

I just thought I would pass on these thoughts today. If you have anything to add feel free to comment.

Donna