What you have to consider is the mindset of people in a war or disaster zone. Yes, we'd all want to take our pets with us, but sometimes the situation just doesn't allow for it. It's unfortunate, but true.
First off I am in the military and second I have zero tolerance for STUPID people. I know that seeing the world is on everyones agenda but when you put yourself and your pets in that area you are stupid.
I cannot stand for the public outcry to get Americans out when they knew that the area was a hot zone and has been for many years
These people should lose their right to own pets and pretty much should have had to find their own way out with their pets on their own dime.
In short if you go to said area you should be prepared for the worst!!