PBS NewsHour

How Katrina changed the laws about evacuating pets

Clip: 08/29/2015 | 5m 46s

It's estimated that thousands of people refused to evacuate New Orleans in advance of Hurricane Katrina for one reason: they weren't willing to leave their dogs or cats behind.

Aired: 08/29/15

Rating: NR

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