I remember when Katrina hit in New Orleans and all the rescue efforts that went into saving the pets that were left behind. I know that people come first, but as a big pet loer and owner of a bunch of furry critters, I bawled my eyes out watching people leave their pets behind and then later trying to find them.
Hopefully now with Gustav on the way, agencies and owners can be more prepared. Here are some sites that help with just that:
Pet and Animal World: http://www.petsandanimals.org/pet_disaster_tips.asp
The HUMANE SOCIETY Disaster Center: http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/
FEMA: Animals and Emergencies – http://www.fema.gov/individual/animals.shtm
Pet Friendly Hotels – http://www.petswelcome.com/
