Hurricane Gustav

[margaritaville]

To all in the path--please stay safe

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

I'm praying for everyone in path of the hurricane. My daughter lives in Biloxi, near the air force base. I'm worried about her, but she seems to feel safe and now thinks they will only get a lot of rain (4-6")and some winds, but not a lot of destruction.

I wish you all the best. Take Care, be careful and I hope when you return your home is safe and sound.

[Woogie Man]

I'm down in Gulfport and they're predicting cat. 1 winds here with 10 ft storm surge. Some mandatory evacuations have been called for. The good thing is that accommodations are being made for people with pets this time around. Maybe we won't have the disaster with all the abandoned pets as we did with Katrina.

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

I'm down in Gulfport and they're predicting cat. 1 winds here with 10 ft storm surge. Some mandatory evacuations have been called for. The good thing is that accommodations are being made for people with pets this time around. Maybe we won't have the disaster with all the abandoned pets as we did with Katrina.

I've been thinking of you because I know you live close to my DD. Are you going to evacuate or do you think you'll be OK?

I'm praying for you either way.

[Wigfur]

I have not traveled with my pet as of yet, so I had no advice to offer.. But do want to wish you a very safe trip, and stay,and hope your home will be okay when you return.

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/spe...hurricane.html

I posted this, this morning. My SIL hasn't been called in yet! so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he doesn't.
I talked to them this morning when they were on thier way to church. It could all change, but so far so good.

[red98vett]

I'm so scared for N.O. - I really hope they don't take a hit - those levys are NOT going to hold up again.....even though susposed repairs were made. I guess theres a ton headed to Houston - our traffic is all backed up I heard.

Prayers to all who are in the line ( I don't know if Houston is but will include us in my prayers too)

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I'm so scared for N.O. - I really hope they don't take a hit - those levys are NOT going to hold up again.....even though susposed repairs were made. I guess theres a ton headed to Houston - our traffic is all backed up I heard.

Prayers to all who are in the line ( I don't know if Houston is but will include us in my prayers too)

it looks like they are ready this time.. all the mandatory evacs
this is gonna be a big one.. be safe..

[Woogie Man]

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

I've been thinking of you because I know you live close to my DD. Are you going to evacuate or do you think you'll be OK?

I'm praying for you either way.

No, we won't evacuate. Though we're near the beach, we're on high ground and should be fine. We may lose power for a while but that's about all I expect. I may not be able to get my YorkieTalk fix for a few days . Thanks for the good thoughts. There are some in this area who, I'm sure, will be badly affected.

[Priscilla80]

OMG ,. Im so sorry to hear you need to evacuate.. I hope your house will be fine.. and ofcourse i light a candle for you and your babies !

Take there sleeping beds/ blankets for them.
their own food.
ther favorite toys..

Good luck and try to relax.

Love Priscilla

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Originally Posted by AnaClaire

Hi all, I just wanted to share my experience with this horrible hurricane with everyone! I live in Louisiana and many of you might already know, there's a horrible hurricane coming straight for me I am in central LA, so I am not on the coast, but it's still being advised that our area evacuate. We are leaving Monday and heading north to Forest City, Arkansas. We found a pet-friendly hotel, (best western) and will be staying until September 4th. I have never traveled out of state or stayed in a hotel with my furbabies! Does anyone have any advice for me? I will be traveling with my mom in one car, and the drive is about.. I'd say.. 5 hours. Any advice with maybe the hotel pet-etiquette? Anything special I will need for the hotel room stay? Thanks very much in advance!

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hijack your post. You are in my prayers and have received some good advice on what to take w/you for your little ones.

[Sky Fox]

I would like to say:

IF THERE ARE ANY SINGLE MOTHERS IN NEED OF SHELTER DUE TO EVACUATION - I WILL DO ANY AND EVERYTHING I CAN OR OBTAIN THAT SHELTER FOR YOU. IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER. (HOTEL)

Of course Im no fool and there are scrupulous people out there - so be prepared to go through a screening process.

[donnarod]

My prayers to all, living in FL, I know how frightening it is, Thank God, we have not had the horrible storms that you guys have had.
Pray that you stay safe and you furbies also.

[cookies mom]

Cookie and I have stayed in several hotels most are very pet friendly. I tend to bring more than she needs but I like to be prepared. I bring food and water,toys and a blanket also treats and chews. I use to crate her but now we don't I also sometimes bring a gate to keep her in the bathroom if I need to. We always leave the do not disturb sign on the door. Cookie travels very well she has to we go alot.

[JonlyCajunQueen]

Well, I live in New Iberia on the gulf coast of Louisiana...drive norht they have shelters...if you don't have a hotel that accepts pets you keep driving..but Pineville doesn't have to evacuate...our lower parishes at evacuating to your city. Maybe you misunderstood.