On the contrary, the animal rescuers --who are experts, btw, not 'nuts'-- would be performing a huge service:
1. They'd be reducing the number of dead animals contaminating the water.
2. They'd be giving the pets' owners a chance, just possibly, to reclaim their beloved pets.
And regarding #2, don't scoff. I'd rather MY privately donated money be spent on one pet's being restored to his owner, than on 5000 'psychotherapists' and 'grief counselors' to supposedly help the flood victims get back on their feet. Which is where a LOT of our taxpayer money is going to go.
I cannot argue with that.