Anyone who loves a pet can agree that in an emergency they would never leave their 4 legged friend behind. However, it appears not all pet owners feel as fondly for their companions. During recent Hurricane Irene, this poor canine was left without solid protection or anyone to care for him. A neighbor saw the dog and took a picture, which found its way onto Facebook and other popular sites. Since then it has started quite a bit of controversy within animal rights groups and activists. The neighbor also reported that when the family evacuated, they took a new puppy with them. Why not take both animals? That is a popular question that many have been asking.
Even though as a nation, we were given plenty of time to prepare for Hurricane Irene, this poor pup was not the only one to be left behind. In fact, the numbers are astounding for animals that are abandoned during crisis. One source reveals that Hurricane Andrew, 1992, left more than 1,000 pets without a home and an unfortunate end. But this does not have to be the case for the future, nor did it have to already happen. There are plenty of sites, like Global Animal, that give a list of things to have prepared and different places where your pet can be safe and cared for untill the disaster as passed. It is time that as a nation we step up and give the proper care to the ones who love us unconditionally, instead of treating them as though they are replacable objects.
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