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What do the animals do in a hurricane? As I live right in the middle of the US, I have never experienced a hurricane and really can't even imagine what it is like. When people evacuate and know they can't get back home for a long time, how do they live? What I mean is wouldn't you run out of money? What about animals? Will hotels take them? And breeders? How in the world do you move an entire kennel and live away from home for days or weeks on end? Anyone ever had to deal with this? |
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Well, I don't know that I really have an answer to all your questions. I live in miami, florida and we have had to face many storms in the passed few years. Luckily, until Katrina, we never experienced a direct hit in my area, and in this case, Katrina was still a category 1 storm, so it was not that bad. Usually people who live near the ocean are the ones that have to evacuate. I live about 25-30 minutes from the beach so we always stay in our home. Before the storm, we stock up on hurricane supplies: candles, water, flashilights, batteries, FOOD (chips, dip, etc). We put hurricane shutters on our windows. Then we just stick it out. Those who have to evacuate their homes usually aren't gone that long unless the damage is so bad they can't return home... Luckily, I have never had to experience this, but maybe someone will post their experience for you. This was Esme's first storm, and she didn't mind it at all. She said 'no thunder, no problem!' |
I'm sorry I asked so many questions. But as I was watching the news about this storm, they were talking about any animals left out wouldn't make it. They also thought people wouldn't be able to return home for a very long time. I hope everyone is getting out and will be safe. How scarey!!! |
It really is scary, But you don't know the half of it until you can experience it first hand, and I say that without even being in an actual hurricane, I only experienced 70 MPH winds, and that was scarey enough. I live in New Port Richey, Florida and we have had a bunch of scares last year. Unfornately, when people go to shelters, they are not allowed to bring their animals. I work at a school (and its always open as a shelter.) People try to bring in their dogs and cats, but they really are not allowed. Some leave them in their cars (which I think is crazy) but I guess they are hoping for the best. Anyway I understand why they are not allowed, but I so feel for these poor people. If I had to actually move my family to a shelter, I would bring my dogs, (as I said before I work there & I would just let them stay in my office) I guess people with animals should raise some money to have a pet animal shelter built, for just this reason. But no one has yet! :( |
It is rather scary for our Southeast Yorkie owners. I believe Carter's Mom has had to evacuate maybe twice now in the past year? I would think they just evacuate for a few days, until after the hurricane passes. For those with financial hardship, I would hope that churches, or nearby communities open up some kind of shelters or school gymnasiums for them. I just read that New Orleans ordered a full mandatory evacuation! Wow! It would be quite the challenge for breeders to relocate, but I would hope they all have some place to go as well, as it'd be heartbreaking to hear dogs left behind during such a scary and dangerous time. |
On the news, they listed certain shelters in our area that welcome animals. In order to stay there, you have to preregister with the humane society. I guess they make you preregister because there isn't much room. |
I just got my electricity turned back on yesterday from Hurricane Katrina. Our power went out around 4:00 pm Thursday and didn't come back on until 3:00 pm yesterday. Our phone lines were down and my cell phone was out of service. It was hot and sticky. You don't realize how blessed we are to have electricity. They had a pet shelter open where you could bring pets. You can leave your pets at your vet's office. You shouldn't leave them home alone because it can be a week before they allow residents back in after the storm. Everyone should have an evacution plan which includes what to do with your pets. Plan before an emergency even exists. Then if something should happen, you don't have to panic or worry, just follow your plans. |
My friends had 7 horses, 2 birds, 3 cats, and 2 dogs here in South Florida. We had so many storms last year and I always felt for them. Someone had to stay for the horses sake. It was so frightening that they ended up moving to the northwest section of South Carolina. We miss them but I understood their concern. I keep praying for that storm to weaken. I really am scared for anyone who is in the path of a cat 5 storm. Terrifying! |
What a great question this was. When I was younger we sat out a hurricane. I would have to think people MUST find their pets and take them or they would run so far to hide they could be gone forever - I think pets are some of the biggest casualitites of mother nature. They know when things are coming and it's up to us to help them....wich I could answer the actual question for acts of nature like this - it must be so hard for some people to have to leave them behind - and I know it happens. |
I think you are correct Villette. It is sad that some people must leave them behind. I know that larger animals must be left sometimes though to protect the rest of the family. I hope they can rely of thier insticts and save themself though. Godspeed to those in the path of Katrina!!!!! |
I just heard on the news that 100,000 people are too poor or sick to be evacuated and will stay in New Orleans. I hope they will be okay. |
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I really don't think that the Superdome was constructed to withstand the winds that they will receive for such a long period of time. I really hope it doesn't turn into a huge morgue. There are pet-friendly shelters but you have to look long and hard for them. Many hotels relax their no pet rules in evacuation situations - such as the Choice Inn that we're staying in. Several people I saw after I arrived were relieved when they say Carter and Cooper. They went to their vehicles and trucks to get their dogs/cats out of their pet taxis and brought them inside to join their families. Down the street from where we are are several hotels. You can see many breeds of dogs being walked - schnauzers, white highlands, ****zus, mixes -- so far we're on the only Yorkies I've seen. I know that Michelle and Brian's (my two older children) stepmother cried when she had to decide to leave her aged greyhound at home while they attempt to evacuate. I'm glad I didn't have to do that! Yorkies are portable -- they are great travelling companions. Just wish they weren't alerted so easily to all the sounds in the hall. :( Lisa |
red98vett: There is indeed government help, but as Carter's Mom said (as she would know better), we really don't know how much help the Superdome or other places will be during such a huge hurricane. I don't know if there would possibly be any way for local or national government to help evacuate so many people in a day. The people that are staying in the city to help the shelters and help people that are unable to evacuate should be commended and applauded. |
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