Good for you V!!!!
...and I hope that everyone takes your words to heart....PLEASE do NOT leave your beloved animals behind!!! -- they have no choice but to do what you have them do -- how can anyone look into those loving eyes and walk away not knowing what may happen?? It is heart breaking!!! :*(
My friend just returned home from helping the animals w/ Gustav (he works w/ the USDA) and thankfully said that there were no major problems. He is in TX now, evacuating a zoo.
I thank him (and his wife) every chance I can for having (and loving) such a selfless job. He truly cares about the animals and I wish more would follow in his ...(and your) steps.
Keep safe...and you all will be in our thoughts and prayers!