I think it's been because of this heart wrenching story that pet rescue has been pushed to the forefront. Animals give so much to our lives and to have to leave them behind during these devastating storms is inthinkable. That's why so many people did not evacuate.
We have two dogs, one is 16 years old, and we would not ever leave them behind. As you said, they are part of our lives and we would not abandon them.
Carolyn