One of the most devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina three years ago was the fact that pets were not allowed on evacuation buses or boats – so thousands of people were forced to leave their furry loved ones behind if they had no other way out of the hurricane's path. Thankfully, we have since then not only learned how to better prepare ourselves for a natural disaster, but lawmakers have come to realize that pets are part of your family, too.
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In May of 2006, the Pet Evacuation Bill was approved by the House of Representatives in response to the unfortunate treatment of animals during Katrina's evacuation. The bill says that states must take pets into consideration when drawing up evacuation plans, or they will not get federal grant help from FEMA. This is all good news for pet owners, and it looks like the evacuation for Gustav went smoother not only for humans, but for their pets as well!
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It was so heartbreaking to see people have to leave their pet behind after Katrina. I'm glad lawmakers realize that pets are important too!
1The Humane Society did an amazing job of relocating shelter animals in preparation for the hurricane. They are true heroes.
2This is VERY good!
Glad they passed the bill and are following the rules.
3OMG I am soooo glad they did this!!! i watched an awful documentary about the pets in Katrina a few days ago and I cried through the whole thing (happy and sad!)...
4I love it! Bless them.
You wouldn't believe how animals
get treated from day to day in other places.
5I can only hope that all countries would have the same policy
I'm pretty sure they would have had to have arrested me. I could not leave my dog.
6How wonderful
I had no idea a bill was passed 2 years ago! What a pleasant surprise...
7That's wonderful that this time people are able so take their furry friends with them!!
8I can't imagine how terrible it was during Katrina when they were forced to live without their little ones!
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