tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post67176776740554686..comments2024-03-26T05:13:54.157-04:00Comments on Cat and DOG Chat With Caren: Animal Disaster Preparedness Day- By Hilary GrossmanCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-85065277667371263342013-05-13T15:45:06.861-04:002013-05-13T15:45:06.861-04:00I still remember how I felt when it flooded here (...I still remember how I felt when it flooded here (only a couple feet of water in the basement) and me single-handedly trying to save all my husbands slides and negatives that were on the floor in boxes having recently moved from another house or the two different times we came home after work to see the entire side of our house covered in thick ice from pipes that had burst on the second floor, or when the 100-yaer old oak tree in our front yard came down in a freak windstorm and fire shot out of the microwave as I was standing near it. And as I read Hilary's words that same sick feeling washed over me again. I cannot image living through the devastation so many have endured from hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters in the past few years. As we mess around with our climate, more and more seems to be happening. We were never put out of our house for any of these four events, and I have never had a disaster plan. With eight cats, I think it may be time to wake up and do something about that. I can only imagine how crazy leaving home would make them when they don't even like furniture being moved. Your post and Hilary's words, I hope will be the wake-up call I need. I am sending all my prayers to Hilary and her neighbors and the kitties are, as usual, sending all their purrs and hugs, the kitties at The Cat on My Head, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista JosetteKitties Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430053353552761595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-32071342957531273512013-05-12T20:50:42.973-04:002013-05-12T20:50:42.973-04:00Thank you also Caren for asking Hilary to share he...Thank you also Caren for asking Hilary to share her story. Brilliant on your part!<br /><br />ChristineRiverfrontCatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12219415720873409861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-80371780787174755852013-05-12T20:48:58.509-04:002013-05-12T20:48:58.509-04:00Thank you Hilary for sharing your story.
Sadly, ...Thank you Hilary for sharing your story. <br /><br />Sadly, more often than not, most people do not prepare for the reasons you shared and more. I am born and raised in Florida and consider myself an expert in Hurricane preparedness and take each one seriously. Sadly, I have seen those who rarely face natural disasters, and those cities, like Miami, where we face them regularly, YET both sides take little precaution. Hurricanes brew constantly during our hurricane season and often "turn" and miss Miami. But they can always turn again at the last second and hit us head one, as what happened during Hurricane Andrew in 1992. I did not live in Florida at the time, but it's always my nature to respect Mother Nature and take all warnings seriously. When hit by Hurricane levels 1-3 in past decade, I was prepared and survived unscathed. I even purchased a battery powered generator...<br /><br />Even here in my new condo building in Miami I'm shocked how few people fully prepared for Sandy. I warned them, issued my list of supplies and things to do on Facebook. Yet many ignored my warnings. They were lucky we were not hit. <br /><br />We will continue to hear stories of those hit by hurricanes like Katrina and Sandy and there will be those who still do not prepare. All we can do is share stories like yours and pray it will strike a chord in one's conscious and heart. <br /><br />sorry for long reply but this is an important issue that I felt I could add to your message. <br /><br />As we enter hurricane season, I will definitely share this story on Twitter and Facebook. <br />Thank you!<br />ChristineRiverfrontCatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12219415720873409861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-65087840822798656362013-05-12T14:54:58.257-04:002013-05-12T14:54:58.257-04:00This is something every cat and their peeps need t...This is something every cat and their peeps need to think about. Keep a bag of needed supplies next to the pet carriers and think ahead.<br />Sad about what happened but good to know how to be readyTimmy Tomcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608362455492496529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-16850408558307098952013-05-11T19:40:27.928-04:002013-05-11T19:40:27.928-04:00What an important message. We fortunately have no...What an important message. We fortunately have not had disaster strike, but you never know...and we need to be prepared.The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593776444080555845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-67044870098077339512013-05-11T19:33:24.870-04:002013-05-11T19:33:24.870-04:00Hilary it is truly MY HONOR, but you are most welc...Hilary it is truly MY HONOR, but you are most welcome! It is just devastating to think about the animals and people STILL without homes. I am guilty of being one of those who originally, was thinking of it constantly, then.....I am ashamed to say I had forgotten. That is inexcusable!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-17733819218135089292013-05-11T19:31:46.542-04:002013-05-11T19:31:46.542-04:00we can't imagine either Rumpy and we pray we n...we can't imagine either Rumpy and we pray we never have to live it as Hilary has. You are most welcome!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-34531755190082682432013-05-11T19:30:55.258-04:002013-05-11T19:30:55.258-04:00thanks so much Deb, we are honored to have feature...thanks so much Deb, we are honored to have featured Hilary!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-81691362866568921062013-05-11T19:30:29.607-04:002013-05-11T19:30:29.607-04:00you are most welcome, "headbonks" back.....you are most welcome, "headbonks" back......Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-28495073716055491412013-05-11T19:19:10.617-04:002013-05-11T19:19:10.617-04:00you are most welcome!you are most welcome!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-14892193665253778592013-05-11T19:13:40.097-04:002013-05-11T19:13:40.097-04:00We were too and we will be "happy dancing&quo...We were too and we will be "happy dancing" with you!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-72057200656086826732013-05-11T19:03:43.983-04:002013-05-11T19:03:43.983-04:00Hilary and Marc went through so much and we were s...Hilary and Marc went through so much and we were so very worried about them. I will do a happy dance when "almost really normal" gets to their place.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-77361438981875331432013-05-11T18:42:03.634-04:002013-05-11T18:42:03.634-04:00you are most welcome Layla and thank you for readi...you are most welcome Layla and thank you for reading!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-37238823343418514162013-05-11T18:41:06.619-04:002013-05-11T18:41:06.619-04:00Thanks so much Glogirly! We did too and then felt ...Thanks so much Glogirly! We did too and then felt guilty because Hilary is right, the media stops showing the images to the rest of the world and we just all assume that things are ok when they still aren't. Thanks so much for reading and I am honored and thrilled to have featured Hilary today.Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-88766786593643735032013-05-11T18:19:59.353-04:002013-05-11T18:19:59.353-04:00Ohhh yes and didn't you have Andrew in, was it...Ohhh yes and didn't you have Andrew in, was it 1995? I can't remember. I am happy and honored to have had Hilary as my guest todayCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-29889999872396801362013-05-11T18:19:11.407-04:002013-05-11T18:19:11.407-04:00you are most welcome, thank you for reading. I am ...you are most welcome, thank you for reading. I am honored to have had Hilary guest blog today!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-65978262346668398792013-05-11T18:17:23.121-04:002013-05-11T18:17:23.121-04:00Thank you for reminding us of the need to be prepa...Thank you for reminding us of the need to be prepared.Sweet Purrfectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-33582493665832946152013-05-11T17:12:33.159-04:002013-05-11T17:12:33.159-04:00This is a very timely warning. None of us know whe...This is a very timely warning. None of us know when disaster will hit! Thank you Caren .. and Hilary for writing such a vivid piece!CATachresishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227422179439047735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-9397803582100211532013-05-11T16:01:43.473-04:002013-05-11T16:01:43.473-04:00Living in the part of Florida that was hit by thre...Living in the part of Florida that was hit by three hurricanes in six weeks back in 2004, we know that preparedness is important. Normal can take a long, long time to return. But even so, it's easy to get complacent. We're pretty sure that if we had to do the fifteen minute evacuation drill today, the head peep would get our food, litter, and even toys, and would probably forget her own unmentionables. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder, especially with hurricane season on the way, that you can never be too prepared. Cats Herd Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571176442884334134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-89201638633373360952013-05-11T13:07:59.139-04:002013-05-11T13:07:59.139-04:00Thank-you!!!This is a good time to remind everyone...Thank-you!!!This is a good time to remind everyone with summer around the corner and hurricane season.Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09061858109074143909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-43788491790624440832013-05-11T11:07:27.529-04:002013-05-11T11:07:27.529-04:00Hilary, this was as heart-breaking to read now as ...Hilary, this was as heart-breaking to read now as it was back then. People don't realize how far reaching these types of disasters are and that in some cases you still struggle years later. And yet, somehow you have to go on and life live the best way you can!Susi_Snapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637518475064115469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-35109530564410451122013-05-11T10:38:09.759-04:002013-05-11T10:38:09.759-04:00We really need to take it seriously!We really need to take it seriously!Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208737162506351497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-51974727865990627742013-05-11T10:33:32.989-04:002013-05-11T10:33:32.989-04:00We followed Hilary's story and were moved with...We followed Hilary's story and were moved with every word. Through her words, we were able to better understand the depth of heartbreak the victims of this horrible storm endured. Her images, words and especially her positivity is inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing this today.<br />: ) GGGLOGIRLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900083227471046241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-8106009664229719602013-05-11T09:19:20.906-04:002013-05-11T09:19:20.906-04:00Good article. we have lived thru hurricanes but l...Good article. we have lived thru hurricanes but luckily it never damaged our home like this. So very important to be ready! Come on over to Yoko's party day two.<br /><br />cats of wildcat woodswildcatwoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308293944235266634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-91928419542878199302013-05-11T09:14:28.999-04:002013-05-11T09:14:28.999-04:00Caren, thanks so much for letting me guest post to...Caren, thanks so much for letting me guest post today.. it is an honor! I have learned so much from my experience - mostly how strong we are when we have to be, how you never understand something until you live it, and how you really have to be ready for anything... It is heartbreaking to know how many animals in my area were abandoned when their owners evacuated and how many animals became homeless after the storm. So many people still aren't able to return to their homes and it is almost seven months later....Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938287202761607041noreply@blogger.com