I cringed at the thought of all the animals left in apartments on 9-11. And it did make me rethink what I do before I leave home, esp if I'm going some distance.

I have a gallon water bowl for the dog, and leave both toilets clean & their seats up. Since I KNOW the cats get on the counters when I'm not home, I have a bowl in the sink for them (Yes, Bounty, I have cats -- who'd have thought?). This bowl sits on a rack and I leave the water dripping into it.

Although I have every intention of taking all my animals with me if I had to evacuate, and had the chance.

You plan the best you can, then get blindsided. Sigh.

Sue