This morning the news included a soundbite from a woman forced to surrender her beloved dog. Her home was destroyed/is currently uninhabitable due to Hurricane Ian and the hotel she has to stay in has a no-pet policy. Why can't people and animals who have already lost all that is familiar stay together? They have already been through so much and need whatever comfort and support they can access.
Not only should homeowner and renter insurance policies cover adequate accommodation for *all* family members but hotels/motels in evacuation zones should suspend any rules about no animals allowed for storm victims. They are making money off of extended stays, surely that can cover any damage or deep cleaning required.
Asking all major hotel and motel chains to suspend their no-pet policies for storm affected humans throughout their stays.
Asking that all homeowner and renter ALE (Additional Living Expenses) insurance policies extend accommodation coverage to all family members whether they are human or not.
