{"id":2352876,"date":"2024-10-09T20:31:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T00:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-scolds-cruel-pet-owners-for-leaving-animals-outside-in-hurricane-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T20:32:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T00:32:21","slug":"desantis-scolds-cruel-pet-owners-for-leaving-animals-outside-in-hurricane-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-scolds-cruel-pet-owners-for-leaving-animals-outside-in-hurricane-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis scolds \u2018cruel\u2019 pet owners for leaving animals outside in hurricane &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-scolds-cruel-pet-owners-for-leaving-animals-outside-in-hurricane-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2352876&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed strong disapproval of pet owners who left \u2064their \u2062animals tied\u2063 up outside during Hurricane Milton. In response \u2062to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woke-target-store-that-was-destroyed-looted-during-blm-riots-now-boasts-murals-celebrating-blm-arson-rioting-for-justice\/\" title=\"WOKE: Target Store That Was Destroyed, Looted During BLM Riots Now Boasts Murals Celebrating BLM Arson, Rioting For \u2018Justice\u2019\">viral video showing<\/a> a \u2062frightened dog rescued by the \u200cFlorida Highway \u2063Patrol\u200b while\u200c tied to a fence \u2064in a flooded area, \u2062DeSantis \u200dlabeled such treatment as &#8220;cruel.&#8221; \u2064He\u2062 emphasized the need for accountability \u200dfor those who mistreat pets, asserting that Florida \u2062would take action against such behavior. His comments were shared\u200b on\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/viewers-find-winnie-the-pooh-symbol-of-chinese-anti-communism-in-peng-shuai-selfie\/\" title=\"Viewers Find Winnie the Pooh, Symbol of Chinese Anti-Communism, in Peng Shuai Selfie\">social media alongside<\/a> the video, highlighting the importance of \u2062protecting animals during severe weather events.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">DeSantis scolds &lsquo;cruel&rsquo; pet owners for leaving animals outside in hurricane<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1792099\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-desantis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ron DeSantis\">Ron DeSantis<\/a> (R-FL) vowed to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0800-0899\/0828\/0828.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ron DeSantis\">hold accountable<\/a> any pet owners who tied up their animals outside ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hurricane Milton\">Hurricane Milton<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>DeSantis responded Wednesday to a viral video posted on X that showed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Florida\">Florida<\/a> Highway Patrol in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tampa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tampa\">Tampa<\/a> helping rescue a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-bush-sends-his-regards-after-nearly-20-years-soldier-speaks-of-saddam-husseins-capture\/\" title=\"\u2018President Bush Sends His Regards\u2019: After Nearly 20 Years, Soldier Speaks Of Saddam Hussein\u2019s Capture\">scared dog<\/a> standing in a pool of water while tied up to a fence on an interstate.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm,&rdquo; DeSantis <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovRonDeSantis\/status\/1844058578438717589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"said\">said<\/a> on X in a message that shared the video. &ldquo;FL will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank you, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FHPTampa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FHPTampa<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>It is cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm. FL will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/19axr8CLf0\">https:\/\/t.co\/19axr8CLf0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovRonDeSantis\/status\/1844058578438717589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The video shows a police officer walking up to a scared dog, who is whimpering and somewhat growling in fear, as he can&rsquo;t get away from the fence he is chained to.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, DeSantis <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TeamDeSantis\/status\/1696649409562337328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"made agreements\">made agreements<\/a> with hotel and lodging associations to urge Florida hotels to accept pets so that residents do not have to choose to leave them behind in life-threatening hurricanes.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida governor has been a longtime advocate of shelter pets and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovRonDeSantis\/status\/1783975187232194868\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"recently adopted\">recently adopted<\/a> a shelter dog in April for his family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Humane Society urged Florida residents to have a &ldquo;pet plan&rdquo; in their hurricane preparedness plans before the storm.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As residents solidify their preparedness and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-biden-ordered-afghanistan-pullout-against-top-generals-warnings\/\" title=\"Report: Biden Ordered Afghanistan Pullout Against Top Generals\u2019 Warnings\">evacuation plans<\/a>, we urge them to remember this: if it isn&rsquo;t safe for you, it isn&rsquo;t safe for your pets,&rdquo; the organization <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HSUSNews\/status\/1843715875423301941\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"said\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1792099\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1792099\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DeSantis criticizes pet owners for leaving animals outside during hurricane<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2678,"featured_media":2352877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ron-DeSantis.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[39454,4980,40850,16197,42673],"class_list":["post-2352876","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-animal-welfare","tag-desantis","tag-florida-news","tag-hurricane","tag-pet-owners"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ron-DeSantis.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2678"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2352876"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352876\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2352877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2352876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2352876"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2352876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}