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Dog Left Behind When Owners Evacuated
Aug 27, 2017 1:56 PM
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Arcana96
If I could only take family(including my Dog) and have to leave all objects behind that's fine. Things can be replaced.
dudeinyogapants
How can people just bail on their animals?
SquishyToeBeans
That's how I adopted my late dog! Her owner was going to leave her tied to a tree during a hurricane!
Kovahjin
Siding with layniebug. That dog belongs to them now.
boostcreep
You're the best kind of human. Thank you.
MooseNoises4b
Thank you<3
gajillion
Plot twist: they're actually just at the grocery store.
LPlane2
Did the neighbors evacuate or leave to get gas before they left? (I would still take the dog, but just wondering.)
PreciousPotato
Good thing PETA didn't find him first.
MaximumRadius
We had some perfectly good arguments going here, until you had to go and mention those murderous vultures. Still a good point, though.
Sataina
My neighbor moved and left their cat. Poor thing has no home and I can't take it in. I try to feed it when I can
darynu
That poor puppy is such a good lookin boy. Heckin owners didnt deserve him ; ^ ;
ThefluteCaptainPicardplayedfirstinhisimaginationtheninreallife
That's how I got my beagle. She was wandering around North Houston after Hurricane Ike. Someone's fence probably blew down. To this day, she
ThefluteCaptainPicardplayedfirstinhisimaginationtheninreallife
hates the rain/walking on wet grass.
MisterManatee
Please don't judge strangers when you are entirely unaware of their situation
SuedeCaramel
+1
GiraffeicsInterchangeFormat
GoochoLibre
Hole shit, that's beautiful.
FlossieBelle
FFS! Hurricanes can't sneak up on us. We have this thing called TECHNOLOGY that is able to warn us DAYS in advance. Plan ahead people!
YeahWellAboutThat
Numbers read elsewhere: 36 hours in advance, because weather changes. While you might need 72 hours to evacuate everyone b/c road capacity.
HighlandPotatoe
Some people don't have the money to travel far, or even cars to get themselves and pets somewhere safe
heffalumpsdontsurf
So you and your neighbors dog are staying behind to drown?
Communik8
Your dog now
mhmprettymuch
Bless your soul for bringing that sweet baby in. Hope you're safe, I'm living an hour south of downtown. It's a flooded mess here
SkeletonRecruiter
I brought my dog, but I had to leave my chickens :'(
TakeItEasyPolicy
Now this is a fine example of imgur circle jerk. Wishing death n harm of perfect strangers without knowing their side of story.
uwpuppies
Exactly. To leave a dog behind must mean that a terrible choice was made in order to get to safety.
PmMeYourLadybits
You can still take the dog out of the deathtrap of a flooding house and set him free on highground
PmMeYourLadybits
You can still take the dog out of the deathtrap of a flooding house and set him free on highground
Ruftus
You guys dumb. This could be a family having to choose between risking their children's lives or keeping a dog at home.
PmMeYourLadybits
You can still take the dog out of the deathtrap of a flooding house and set him free on highground
Tentrees
Sadly if you intend to evac into a shelter, most of the time they force you to leave your pet or make you go somewhere else.
omgwtfhuh
I would go somewhere else or find a spot to camp out.
Tentrees
The space you want to use for your pets, and the supplies for them, could be used for a human being.
lucysmomsart
Then consider that before adopting a pet in a hurricane zone.
respekmeinnit
Get a grip fuck sake.
Tentrees
The vast bulk of the world's populations live in hurricane and disaster zones. So uh. Don't be stupid.
lucysmomsart
They don't live in disaster zones AND are too poor for a hotel.
Tentrees
And traveling to the hotel, which must be a good distance away or the disaster's there too, and supplies while there..
Tentrees
Did you know many people in big cities don't own cars? NYC has only half the pop with a vehicle. Good luck evacuating without one.
ediblepain
There no way in hell I'd leave my pets behind. The puppy, the inbred cats, the tiny lizard, and my collection of tarantulas will all be safe
tr3buchet
This is a recipe for worst road trip ever
gulfyy
We have a special travel box with hand warmers ready to go for our jerk face lizard. However im prepared to leave the asshole fish behind.
earthbndmissfit
I am super jelly of your mini zoo. I has 4 cats, one who is inbred, and I leave any nonlethal spiders alone in the house so kinda pets?
ediblepain
When you find random coins around the house, that's just the spiders trying to pay rent!
earthbndmissfit
He he! I have some very healthy spiders under my bed who keep the flea population down (i live in the country).
bobafettishpicard
I flooded last year and last my outdoor cat with his bed/shelter and lots of food and water all on the ping pong table. I had no idea that..
bobafettishpicard
My house would take in four feet of water. I felt terrible and imagined his pleas for help before drowning, but some people in a boat
HighlandPotatoe
This is why people if forced to leave their dogs outside. They have a chance of surviving a flood better
bobafettishpicard
Found him and rescued him. I still feel really bad, but everything happened so fast.
uwpuppies
I'm sorry you went through that and I'm glad you and your cat are safe. It sounds like you made the right decision to evacuate though.
omthetortoise
What kind of asshat leaves their pets?
GavinScreaming
Many people in these situations. You're told to leave them because the evacuation centers won't let you bring them
PmMeYourLadybits
You can still take the dog out of the deathtrap of a flooding house and set him free on highground
lucysmomsart
That doesn't mean leave them outside in a storm.
HighlandPotatoe
They can find shelter outside, inside if it collapses or floods they're more likely to get killed.
illuminerdy
How long do they leave their pets for? We don't have situations like this in W. Australia so I don't understand, do you go back home and 1-
tippnasty
it can be as little as a day or as long as a few weeks depending on the damage
illuminerdy
all of your pets are dead?!
omgwtfhuh
It's a possibility, maybe likely if it's a mandatory evacuation. I would take the pet and sleep outside with them instead of in the shelter.
VeryBoredWithLife
Exactly. People should learn the details of a situation before they're so quick to judge.
PmMeYourLadybits
You can still take the dog out of the deathtrap of a flooding house and set him free on highground
GavinScreaming
No imgur would rather circlejerk their hatred of people instead of understanding the situation
areyoulessthan
If you leave your doggo behind in an evacuation... you don't deserve a doggo.
Newtabincognito
and thats a no no
Kyman201
I agree with this sentiment 110%. Also, that is the most severe Finger Waggle Of Shame I've ever seen.
SorDavos
Or to be evacuated.
mycatToastwasafatasshole
My friend has two dogs, and has just learned that in Oklahoma, after their first tornado, that no tornado shelters in their area allow pets.
areyoulessthan
All I'm saying is: if you love your pets a fraction as much as they love you, there are better options than leaving them in the yard.
TheJazzGhost
That makes you a bad man, a very very bad man.
yuugian
to be fair, most people don't deserve a doggo. Some of us just try harder to live up to the doggo's example
attaG1RL
I agree completely. Irresponsible pet owners.
NothingToSeeHereCarryOn
Except like many other commenters have already stated, often times it's the government/evac centers that force people to do that.
attaG1RL
Understandable. I live in coastal GA & had multiple evacs in my lifetime. Pet owners should always make arrangements for pets, I always do.
NothingToSeeHereCarryOn
Only disaster I've been a part of were tornadoes, always brought my cat to the shelter. But I would assume for something like hurricanes 1/2
NothingToSeeHereCarryOn
It would be much harder to make arrangements. I would also much rather stay with him than leave him behind. Been with me for 8 years. 2/2
TheFeralDog
You deserve jail IMHO
areyoulessthan
Agreed.
ITalkAboutGoats
Except it was the government forcing it to happen, so...
nasukkin
Jail for obeying what the government instructs people to do? These people were instructed not to bring any pets with them.
lDanielHolm
Based on what? Concern over human lives rather than animals?
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GavinScreaming
If you're going to an evac center their can definitely be a need
lDanielHolm
There are situations where you are forced to choose. Even if you do not like them, they still exist.
GavinScreaming
It's likely the officials telling them to leave them behind. Most evac centers don't allow animals
daggetttheangrybeaver
I don't understand why you need evac centers. Just use your car or the next train to get outta there - with your dog. Just get far away...
AtlasUnbound
Along with the thousands of others trying to do the same at the expense of everyone else.
GavinScreaming
Doesn't really work like that. Many people don't have the money. Hotels get filled first. People buy all the gas
jbilly90
Fuck those ppl.
LeighWilsonArt
Amen to that!
AtlasUnbound
They aren't allowed to bring pets to Evac centers
cheeseguy3412
But.... then they'll reproduce!
Distractedlurker
And maybe their kids will abandon them outside in a hurricane
JasonMasterBateman
Hopefully
azgrak
If they were going to an evacuation shelter they don't take pets. Register them as a therapy animal and they can't be turned away.
1111111111113
Yeah I feel bad all the hate the neighbors are getting. I can't imagine leaving my cat but I don't know the whole situation :/
goldensky
Uuuugh I understand the shelter problem but fake ESAs are the worst and cause problems.
loriloveslore
There are shelters that take pets because a lot of people stayed in Katrina because of their pets. So there are shelters that take pets and~
loriloveslore
some that dont.
cajuninjun
it is hard to find places to evacuate that take animals, sometimes you have to choose your children's safety over the animal's. 1/2
cajuninjun
I know people who stayed for Katrina because they didn't want to leave their pets and they ended up on the roof for days waiting for rescue
Iloveanonymityandilovebeingnoticed
I thought fema told people to leave their pets & they learned and the next one (Isaac?) people were told to take their pets.
burnsheet
At the Cajun dome in Lafayette after Katrina they were taking all animals, not just service animals! I wish all evac shelters did the same.
lucysmomsart
You can leave it with food and h20 inside the house and not in a fucking hurricane. When it comes down to cleaning shit or a dead dog, clean
MidiArbite
Outside the animal has a chance to run/swim/float to safety, not so much indoors.
HighlandPotatoe
People put them outside because if the house collapses or floods, that's much more likely to kill the dog than it being outside
PizzaSlutForever
Sorry to sound ignorant and please don't hate me but why can't they just travel further away than the storm then? Why stop at a shelter?
daromander
Maybe you can't you afford it?
tippnasty
money - some people can't afford to stay in a hotel that long
Cypheri
Never heard of the concept of sleeping in your car, huh?
tippnasty
heard of it, done it, but that doesn't mean it's a viable option for a family for multiple days and possibly weeks
Cypheri
I lost my home to fire as a child; you do what you need to do in a crisis, even as a family.
pecc
Never heard of people who don't own cars?
Cypheri
In a compact city, sure, but we're talking about Texas. Do you understand that kind of sprawl?
Kyman201
Still, you'd think that the neighbors would like try to find SOMETHING. Like "Okay you're not heading to shelter? Can you take my dog?"
Kyman201
Don't just ABANDON your dog in the goddamn back yard.
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnm
I agree. There has to be something. An animal boarding place staying open or something.
ArcanistDagna
There is no way I'd leave without my dog. If I couldn't take him, I'd stay behind with him. So glad someone saved that poor pup.
MilesPrower
A lot of shelters will NOT take animals. These people most likely had no choice.
BobarinoTheBobcat
Some people live in a different world, even if they're your neighbor
IOnlySpeakEmmaStone
clbeatty67350
You are that puppers hero! He will repay you! God bless you!
brenhamwagner
KPRC: Families were split up, rescue crews could not take animals; people stayed behind to be with their pets. Pets are forever family.
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MissAizea
Yeah, can always make a new one
ArcanistDagna
I'm not judging the other person I don't know their circumstances. I'm single with no kids so I have no problem making Dean my priority 1/2
ArcanistDagna
In the future if I have kids I'll certainly plan ahead enough so I won't have to choose. Another plus I have family in the north 2/3
ArcanistDagna
I can go to that will be more than happy to take me and my dog if it comes down to evacuation.
AngryKayak
I can't imagine a scenario where it's one or the other?
17arkOracle
Evacuation shelters won't take pets for example, but may be your best chance at survival.
lDanielHolm
In this particular example? An emergency shelter that is your only option that won't allow pets for health concerns.
omgwtfhuh
You don't have to stay in the shelter.
MonkeyHittingPianoDramatically
Try to ask the neighbour evidently
lDanielHolm
Not sure why she wasn't evacuated also. Maybe she refused to leave her pets behind...
pyr666
then don't rely on an emergency shelter. this storm has been a well known threat for a while, now. they own a house, they have resources
ElbowdeepinElmo
If you can get away, your dog can as well.
daromander
Except the shelter might not take an animal
omgwtfhuh
So don't stay in the shelter, still take the animal out of the area with you.
daromander
Who pays for it? How do you keep the rest of your family safe if you don't stay at the shelter?
SendMePicturesOfYourDog
Drive far away and sleep in the car
omgwtfhuh
Camp out, be homeless a while, sleep in your car. If it matters to you, you'll find a way to make it work.
ArcanistDagna
Exactly, I know everyone's circumstances are different and we don't know the reason they left their dog, but pets are living things that 1/2
ArcanistDagna
Shouldn't be abandoned on a whim, they depend on us for everything and most can't survive on their own.
tetrou
Yeah, even if you can't take your dog you could board it, there's so many options, abandoning your loving pet is just awful (and lazy)
PajamaStripes
A lot of these people have to stay in shelters. Most of them don't allow pets due to safety concerns. Good news is that a lot of smaller....
CoffeeTrampTossBitch
Even if a hotel didn't allow I'd sneak him in
omgwtfhuh
So take supplies and sleep outside somewhere with the pet. I wouldn't stay in a shelter that didn't accept the whole family.
PajamaStripes
non-chain hotels will allow pets during situations like these. Around here, there are a lot of kennels that provide free boarding during....
PajamaStripes
disasters as well. Most people just can't be bothered to do any research beyond a quick google search, though.
n3ckr0mantic
What in the actual fuck. Your dog is the first thing you pack.
NuclearCreativity
Dogs, kids, same thing.
killer10347
Clearly these people thought less of their dog than most people think of stray animals. Or they somehow were careless enough to overlook it.
Shoe1ess
Or at the very least turn into jerky
MerToo
Yeah they can carry like all your ammo and stimpaks and that weird armour you found and those rad-scorpion stingers and tin cans and stuff..
BumbleBeeBeardedGingerBear
I fled katrina in a civic with 2 dogs, a cockatiel, a snake, feeder mice, and a roommate wedged into the back.
ItchyItchyshake
yep! i'd gladly leave everything and everyone behind and save my doggo.
Jufasa
When we pack up my girlfriend to go to college her dog sits by the car and will not leave no matter what, she didn't want to get left
OrangePanic
For me it would go cats, snake, dog, laptop, emergency radio, food and water. I wouldn't dream of leaving my animals.
Compendyum
Hope they got caught by the hurricane and got spreaded in little pieces across the continent.
trananthony
No excuse for that. Law requires there to be pet friendly shelters. Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/03858
Mockingbirb
Especially such a good boy! But then again: they're all good boys.
NordicusMaximus
What actual bottom feeding trolls amongst us Imgur nerds downvote this??
BlackPengu
@dontbefoolish ^^^^^ !!!
tortuga3005
I always thought you pack condoms first
RawSauceNoKetchup
You can replace items but you can't replace pets
katfreecs
He's probably better off than they are right now by the looks of it.
MEXcuzICAN
let the dogs live but regarding cats:
CelticmoonKate
There is nothing in my house I would want to save more than my pets, that includes the diary my late mom wrote while she was pregnant.
nopenopenopenothanks
Exactly!
slicknick52
Absolutely N3. I'd pack the dog, and leave these mutt owners there.
SidneyHarbor
There are people who were out of town, stuck at work until the evacuations were mandatory, in hospital, etc. It's rare, but it happens.
Superchief86
Kids second.
BYERE
ANY pets you have should be your first concern...
ArtOzz
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d4/47/47/d4474769685eda1afcab02f01802acaf--adorable-animals-funny-animals.jpg
StinerLeigh
Yep...it's your dog now...and they should pay pet support. Thank you for having a heart and soul and doing the right thing! God bless.
JennyCupcakes
Seriously. My sister took all the dogs and left me behind ;~;
Imgoodateverythingexceptpeople
At least they left him in the back yard and not locked in a house he can't get out of that promises death.
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qazitory
I have done a full Costco shop in a 1979 classic Mini... You obviously can't pack a car lol
CelticmoonKate
Laps exist.
Dagordae
You can fit 10 people in a 4 seater if you need too, learn how to cram.
lilpinkelephants
15 min evac checklist.. first item: put doggos on leashes.. put doggos in the suv.
MilesPrower
A lot of shelters will NOT take animals. These people most likely had no choice.
PmMeYourLadybits
You can still take the dog out of the deathtrap of a flooding house and set him free on highground
omgwtfhuh
I would still take my pet and evac but not stay in a shelter when I got there. Outside with pet is better than inside after being a shithead
Ansatsunin
Especially one that looks like such an absolute snugglebutt as this one. Look at him, all enthusiastic. He's a floofy cuddlebunny.
slicknick52
His face tells it all Oni. A keeper.
bigmeatlion
That dog looks so damn sweet and friendly, I can't imagine leaving him!
cattywumpus
I have an evacuation plan, cat food and vaccine records ready to go. If there's a flood/tornado, allI have to do is catch the cat.
secretoaster
Dog, cat, wallet, keys, guns, laptop. In that order
youpaymenow
Spot on toaster.
laxxe23
never pack your cat with your keys, you never know what evil will happen when they run out of food
secretoaster
Or guns
OsirisOsirisOsiris
Fuck a dog.
Musicosity
Boondangle40
Fuck a eimghost
WoahMyDudeThatsCrazy
Exactly, even if you are a monster and don't care about them, they can hunt and defend you, it's practical
Tentrees
Defend, maybe. Hunt? ...Eehhh.
haveanothergif
Like my dog would even try.
WoahMyDudeThatsCrazy
My dog loves to hunt rabbits in our yard and he is very protective, but I guess every dog is different
OsirisOsirisOsiris
Yeah man, household pets are vicious survivalists. It's not like their hunting instincts has been bread out.
Kovahjin
I dunno, my dog loves bread and constantly stalks around the table when I'm eating anything with it.
OsirisOsirisOsiris
Bam. Pure survival instinct right there.
Treblaine
maybe he ran away scared and they couldn't find him in time? My faith in humanity is being tested here...
GrandpaRossysOldManDongs
You ever see the ASPCA commercials? That's during typical weather, and not crazy weather. Doubt the dog decided to hide for a bit.
RealScienceMan
You can't take pets to evacuation shelters, so people are told to leave them.
forte10
forte10
CelticmoonKate
That's so fucked.
Treblaine
It's a fucked up situation, pushing society to the edge is more than tough, it's heart-wrenching.
bestdog
If that happened with mine- I'd stay until I found them...hurricane be damned.
YesYouJustLostTheGameAgain
I'm pretty sure my dog has priority over my wife and kids in evacuation scenarios
PlatypusPlatypus
That's when you ask your neighbors if they're able to take your dog when they evacuate and offer to pay them
backpacker1022
Yeahh that's about the same in our household.
morelikeconsham
As a married man with a dog..... fuck you and fuck your dog. My wife is the most important thing in the world to me.
TheGuardDuck
Finaly a sane man!
Krista5lynn
I get that, he doesnt know what to do ICE and gets confused, in panic and i think that the wife will take responsibility for the kids
YesYouJustLostTheGameAgain
Yes, go with that!
comnakr
I feel like I would automatically be responsible for the dogs and my wife for the kid. She would probably tell you the same thing
pokebug666
That she was responsible for the dogs and you the kid? That could end up awkward...
comnakr
i guess i phrased that awkwardly. she would say that i was responsible for the dogs and she the kid.
StarryPlough
Found the sociopath
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ITalkAboutGoats
You think killing your family above killing your dog isn't sociopathic? Feel sorry for your kids.
morelikeconsham
So far you are the only reasonable person on this thread. Wife and kids should always come first.
ActuallyBaffled
Same here. Funny thing is that the dog came with the wife. Also, wife does not approve :/
YesYouJustLostTheGameAgain
They never do
AbsolutIceland
Yes, but if you leave her behind the problem solves itself!
Snooj
"You can save your dog or you can save everything you own." "Man, I sure will miss all my stuff. C'mon boy!"
TheGhostofLouReed
Not even a close call.
SubtleNonExistence
They're literally pack animals
craaaaaaaaaaaaig
Lol
TrustMeImADragon
MidiArbite
I mean not since before native americans got horses.
6pace
10/10
shartsicle
5/7
NoodleDriver
They literally pack themselves.
ThisMeansALot
Nice
ashipthatshipsshippingships
Ayyyyy lmao
d3jake
*slow slap* *slow petting of abandoned animal*
Samsquantch82
Ayyyyyyy
Goldenteckel
pocketsauce
haco1234
That gif is perfect for that sentence
MrNlceGuy
Give this guy all the points!
IRejectYourReality
Having a shitty day, you made me smile :)
Ansatsunin
Slap on my lo-fi playlist. It'll relax you :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWZAwSWSLPo&index=58&list=PLZ9RGbAUow8DJDKUFccKGl3lz0hF5_In5
NoodleDriver
Don't wanna chill out. I wanna beat some ass.
CallMeSleeper
Oh, you
EnglishPolice
Fuck you with that gif.
audrawer
haveanothergif
TheInfamousPenguin
When an apartment in my building was on fire. The thing I grabbed was my fucking cat
omgwtfhuh
Shelf by the door has our go-bags + cat's carrier, harness & leash, go bag. Cat's bag has toys, blanket, food, water, dishes, and paperwork.
tx3x
what was the cat fucking at the time?
AbsolutIceland
This. When my place caught on fire I grabbed my laptop, my phone, and my cat and gtfo.
automaticallymoderated
Same. No shoes, no phone, no car keys. Just the cat and a blanket to cover my nekkid ass.
objectreborn
I keep the carrier in a closet by the front door of my apt. ICE I'd pack the cats and run.
sweetnaivety
what is ICE?
doggosandcats
In case of emergency
DragoWhooves
in case of emergency
sweetnaivety
ohh thanks
InternetLawyer
Damn, I hoped he was on the run from immigration and customs enforcement
ItsActuallyDavidNow
*only. Oh! And his toys. Also his food. Better get the dog bed too.
PizzaSlutForever
gaynorvader
And his TV, Pearl necklace, savings and stereo.
ACatOnItsBack
Unfortunately in a lot of evacuations people are told to leave pets. Obviously they should ignore that, but it's what they are told.
MephitmpH
I'd never make it through a disaster without them anyway, so I might as well stay.
slyfox001
Evacuation facilities where people have to live in gymnasiums or lecture hall for a week, and some people are allergic...
MissSiesta
Harsh. It's like leaving a family member behind :/
cajuninjun
That's one reason so many didn't evacuate for Katrina, New Orleans has at least changed it's polices and next evacuation will allow pets
Tentrees
In a lot of evacuations people are FORCED to leave pets. I have friends who went through katrina and they just won't allow you to.
Tentrees
They made laws specifically to do something about this because thousands of people didn't go due to refusing to leave their pets.
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Gaiashining
How will having your pet with you kill you?
PizzaSlutForever
If I had to leave mine behind to die like that, I wouldn't want my life back. I wouldn't be able to live with myself.
bayardthebloodhound
Thing is you can still take them.
tippnasty
and get turned away from the shelter or hotel
CocoaRebels
We're leaving you behind too
Onyxraven
lDanielHolm
Evacuations implies emergency. Pets simply aren't a priority when there are human lives at stake.
TheGhostofLouReed
Wrong
lDanielHolm
So you would leave Grandma stranded so you could bring your dog instead? The very idea of prioritizing pets over people is disgusting.
TheGhostofLouReed
Dumbass hypothetical.
TheGhostofLouReed
I'm guessing you're one of them bible thumpers if you're disgusted by viewing non-human life as important. How 'bout you go fuck right off.
dannne
This is actually the reason why a lot of people arent evacuating. They refuse to leave there pets and choose to stay. I've heard that (1/?)
GiraffeLord7
Poop
GiraffeLord7
Diarrhea
dannne
Some places have changes this and are letting people take there pets. I think it was in Canadensis where an airline let people take (2/?)
erins26
Maybe this from last year? www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/laurenstrapagiel/motherloving-dogs-on-these-motherloving-planes
dannne
Yes exactly that one :)
dannne
There dogs with them in the plane to be able to evacuate.
listenherepunk
Do you know why they do that by any chance? Just trying to comprehend the logic in leaving a family member behind?
listenherepunk
I just wanna say thanks for helping me get the logistics on this guys. I have mombrain combined with lack of sleep. Common combo
asquiiiiiiisha
Lots of emergency shelters don't take pets. (It would be a pretty major health hazard to just take any animal in and house them together.)
frankyj16
Probably because its a hassle to figure out your own situation as well as your dogs especially if they are large and or you have multiple.
ACatOnItsBack
It has to do with emergency logistics, you already have to provide emergency supplies for people, adding pet food and supplies 1/2
ACatOnItsBack
Stresses EMS and FEMA even more.
ShitsNGiggelz
#1, I'm an animal lover. But I think b/c if you end up in a shelter the addition of pets everywhere makes it more difficult to manage.
ShitsNGiggelz
Tough enough with people jammed in. When u include cats, dogs, rats, snakes in an area without much personal space+people already stressed..
cajuninjun
if you have small children and no money to evacuate and the govt says no pets do you stay and risk your children's life? it's a hard choice
listenherepunk
That makes sense but I would probably do what your mom did cause that seems like the best thing to do.
cajuninjun
when i was a kid and we'd have to evacuate my mom would take us kids and my dad would stay with the dogs.
lDanielHolm
Health. Emergency shelters have limited space, so people end up being crammed closely together. Animals are an additional health hazard.
lDanielHolm
No one in their right mind priotizes animal lives over human ones, even if they are beloved pets. Sometimes you have to make hard choices.
qazitory
Sorry my pets would come before most people. If you don't think that, you shouldn't have a pet.
Tentrees
Because human life > dog life and there's only so much space and supplies to be had. That space being used by your pets could be used by
Tentrees
People instead. It's logical if horrifying.