A timely move:
Ali Rowand,45, and her pet toy poodle Bunny Sue, look over the devastated remains Saturday afternoon of the Harbor Inn in Port Charlotte where they had a room. Rowand, her husband Gary,and Bunny Sue, left the hotel as the storm intensified and moved inland to survive its impact. They returned Saturday morning to find the room demolished. "We're just happy to be alive," said Rowand.
A good Samaritan:
Sherry Kicklighter holds her dog Skittles after being blocked from staying at a hurricane shelter in Port Charlotte. Her home and car were destroyed in the Maple Leaf Golf and Country Club in Port Charlotte following hurricane Charley. Kicklighter and her dog were offered alternate housing by a person who noticed her situation.
A hard job:
Canine specialist Bill Kidd of Miami Dade Fire Rescue sends his dog Tenshi through a hole in a mobile home to search for victims of Hurricane Charlie in Punta Gorda Saturday.
Posted by floridacracker at August 15, 2004 02:29 AM
I was remarking to my husband about 'pet friendly' shelters. They were announcing them, although there were only a couple. What do they expect all these people to do with their animals? Mine wouldn't be able to get into a shelter on short notice because I don't have the papers to show shots and stuff...they are still packed away, god knows where.
Glad someone came to her rescue. She looks so upset!
I do believe she had reached maximum stress level.
Posted by: Donnah at August 15, 2004 06:53 PM