In the event of a natural disaster would you evacuate to a shelter if it meant leaving your companion animal(s) behind?

In the event of a natural disaster would you evacuate to a shelter if it meant leaving your companion animal(s) behind?
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No, I would try my utmost best to find a shelter that allows animals, and take my doggie with me and my family——he’s every bit part of the family too. He’s so loyal to us, that I’m sure if our own lives were in danger, he’d be the first to come to OUR rescue.
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