It seems to me (and please correct me if I'm wrong) that people have enough time to take action when they find out a hurricane is approaching. I've never been in one, so I may be way off.

Now, having said that, it also seems to me that those who leave their pets behind didn't take enough time and interest in protecting them in the first place.

So, in answer to your question, there is no way in hell I would leave my pets behind. I would drive out of harms way with them and sleep in the car with them if I had to.