evacuating with a pet

Many people are familiar with the haunting photos of abandoned pets during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In emergency situations, your animal companion depends on you to help keep them safe. Here are a few things you can do in these situations:

     Always take your pets with you. Pets left behind may be injured, lost, or can suffer from starvation, exposure, predators, or accidents. Your pet will be safer with you.

     Do not wait for a mandatory evacuation order, or you may discover that you won't be allowed to take your pets.