Same here. I never could have children,and my four dogs are my kids:)
Even in the worst disasters, it is rarely necessary to leave one's animals behind. I have two dog steel wire dog crates in my car at all times. Have done this for years since I live in earthquake country. Besides, my two dearly beloved German Wirehaired Pointers went with me pretty much everywhere daily throughout their long lives. Although they are gone now (from life, but not from my heart), my current dogs use the crates when they're in the car. So as long as I can get out in a disaster, my dogs and cat will go too.