As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, numerous reports have emerged of abandoned dogs tied to fences and poles, highlighting the dangers pets face during evacuations. Florida Highway Patrol has been actively rescuing these animals in distress, including dogs found in rising floodwaters along I-75. Several troopers have described the situations as heartbreaking and have urged people not to leave their pets tied up during severe weather events. Florida Governor DeSantis has vowed to punish owners who abandon their pets in such conditions, calling their actions cruel. Videos of these rescues show the quick actions of law enforcement saving dogs left in peril as the hurricane nears landfall.