At least most people understand what's happening to them. Those poor animals are not quite wild, yet not quite human. Instincts will take over and they will be fine as long as they are running loose—for a while. But then something will have to be done.
I keep wondering what I would do in that situation. My first responsibility is to my children, so I would probably have to leave the pets behind in order to ensure a dry, safe place for them. That makes it even sadder.
Its a horrible dilemma - I have no children myself but I have 6 small chihuahuas who are part of my family - I would hate to be presented with a situation where I would have to leave them behind. I am not sure whether I could leave them as they really do depend on me and my hubby (they are spoilt rotten!). I pray that I am never in that position and I also pray for all those pet owners out there who have had to leave their pets behind in such dire circumstances.