That is very sad. But there are also a lot of folks there that are declining to be rescued because the rescue personell can not rescue the pets. I feel bad for them, but kudos to them as well, for standing up for their pets. Thats what I would do.
I would DIE before I'd leave my animals behind. Kudos to the folks that stayed with their pets.

I didn't see it on tv and don't think I could watch it. It's way to gut wrenching.