I don't think anyone is saying that. But a lot of us just can not imagine leaving our pets to a unknown, possibly horrible fate. As several have mentioned the policy of shelters not taking pets is a big problem. Some shelters should be set up to take crated pets. The animal shelters usually do not have the room. Also I believe that new developments in hurricane prone areas should be required to build their community centers or clubhouses to meet shelter standards. If someone does have to evacuate it would be better if a shelter was close by. People would be a lot less reluctant to evacuate if the shelter was within a couple of miles.
Amy Maher is a coordinator for a national organization called Noah's Wish, which works to save as many pets as possible during such catastrophes.
More than a hundred Noah's Wish volunteers are expected to arrive in Louisiana tomorrow.
Various Louisiana animal welfare groups are managing animal evacuations and recovery plans for New Orleans pets and displaced animals.
The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association is currently accepting pets at the Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, LSU in Shreveport, the Monroe Civic Center for small animals and the Ike Hamilton Center for large animals in Monroe.
Pets are also being accepted at the Farmer's Market in Alexandria, and the LSU Agriculture Center at Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge.