Ok question I Like the thought of the law against abandoning you pets in the event of a storm evacuation but I have a question will this change the ability to take you pet with you to the shelter or in on the bus taking you out of town this exactly the biggest problem they had in the events following katrina people wer forced to choose shelter over thier pets they at least at first werent allowed in the superdome and other shelters and then when they were leaving on buses for other states they were again told the animal could not go with while I understand to some degree why how can FL punsih people if they give them no alternative, I also do realize that after thest case were publiczed by the media groups like the humane society stepped in and offered to take the pet allowing the familys to board the bus and claim the pet when they were able to but there needs to be a more structure before the media gets involved. I think all organizations have learned a great deal from what has happened and yes its horrible that it takes tragedy for us to realize that we need to plan better but it has always been that way for example life boats werent required for every person on board until the Titanic sank. My prayers are with all the lives affect both 2 and 4 legged variety! Michelle [Posted in FML issue 4997]