Wednesday, September 10, 2008

CBS4 Prompts Change In Keys Pet Evacuation Policy

CBS4 Prompts Change In Keys Pet Evacuation Policy

Pets like these were left behind by people who evacuated New Orleans in Hurricane Katrina. In some cases, it took years to find their original owners or new homes. Source: WJZ

ExclusiveA mandatory evacuation order means it's not safe to stay at home, but many pet owners refuse to leave without their furry friends. Miami-Dade and Broward Counties have addressed the problem with pet friendly shelters, but for major storms evacuation-prone Monroe county had some residents choosing between their pets or their lives, until questions from CBS4.com Sunday prompted by viewer e-mail led to an abrupt policy change in the heart of a mandatory evacuation.

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