Why is animal sheltering important in disaster management, and what considerations apply to pets?

Why is animal sheltering important in disaster management, and what considerations apply to pets?

• A. Reduces burden on human shelters and protects animal welfare; provide pet shelters or co-located options, ensure care, identification, and reunification plans.
• B. Pets should be left behind to reduce shelter load.
• C. Only dogs require pet shelters.
• D. Animal shelters operate independently of human shelters.

Answer: (A)