Imagine being locked up behind bars – a total loss of personal freedom. It’s a scary thought for most of us, perhaps hard to imagine. Now imagine being locked inside your own body, unable to control certain parts – a total loss of personal freedom. For the latter there is no bail, no time off for good behavior and, as yet, no cure.

According to the FEMA website, you should never leave your pets behind in an emergency (unless your own life is at risk). Remember that though these animals once survived in the wild, we have domesticated them and for generation upon generation we have trained them to overcome or ignore these natural instincts. If you must evacuate, take your pet with you. However