If there was a fire at your home, would you go back in to save your pet or pets?

I have fish and hermit crabs and I don't think I would risk my life going back into a fire to save them. If it were a cat or dog I probably would. I have to add that I wouldn't intentionally leave an animal, but I would have to save my kids first.

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As crazy as it sounds, yes I would. Pets become family members and losing one puts me to bed for weeks. I recently lost my Rottweiler and it almost killed me. They depend on us. I would be crazy enough to risk my life to save one of my pets.

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SummerWind18	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:31PM you're not supposed to but I bet I would, to get my 4 cats. Sorry fish, but you have water... Rated: +2Vote for this!
CaptainHotPantsPi card	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:31PM I wouldn't go back in because I wouldn't leave without them in the first place. Rated: +2Vote for this!
arkansaskat	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:31PM go back? I wouldn't leave without them in the first place.. none of them... they trust me and they love me unconditionaly.. I wouldn't consider leaving them behind and saving myself.. besides.. I always know I will be fine it's everyone else I need to worry about. God takes perfectly good care of me and expects me to do the same for those in my charge. If they died I would die with them..and no one who knows me would be even the tinest bit surprised. Rated: +2Vote for this!
Lora4075	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:31PM YES, they are members of our family!! Rated: +2Vote for this!
cuterose	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:32PM Pets are living things so I would come back for them but I really don`t have pets Rated: +2Vote for this!
vlowery1105	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:32PM My dog would beat me out of the house lol Rated: +2Vote for this!
ZombieKitty	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:32PM My pets would be right behind me like they always are so we'd ALL get out safely. If one of them lagged behind though, I would go back in. Rated: +2Vote for this!
Lacsar	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:23PM i'd try to save YOUR pets..... Rated: +1Vote for this!
Brieks07	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:22PM I would definitely try to save my pets. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Tyrrmack	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:30PM My wife did, and she almost died, one of the worst days of my life, let me tell ya. Rated: +1Vote for this!
jaguayito	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:34PM YES! Rated: +1Vote for this!
painespain	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:35PM I wouldn't leave without my dogs. When my kids were home, I woulda gone for them--now the pets absolutely. When I leave no matter the temperature, I always leave the low living room window open enough for them to get out. I read an article by a fire investigator and he said that you could always spot a fraudulent fire claim because the pets were elsewhere. As well as the photo albums. Like--oh, my cat was at the vet and my photos are at the videographer being put on disc. Rated: +1Vote for this!
samharley	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:40PM You bet! If you are living in my home, your safety is my responsibility. It doesn't matter if you are a person or an animal. If I didn't feel fit for that job, I shouldn't have taken you in. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Took2MuchMan	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:42PM I would never leave the building without him, but if I had, Yes I most definetly would... When i was 5 years old, we had a house fire.. My mom carried me and dragged my older brother out of the burning building and then went back in for her purse... (it had EVERYTHIN in it)... She also grabbed two photo albums.. Mine and my brothers.. Unfortunatly My photo album didnt have very many of my baby pics in it. Rated: +1Vote for this!
MISTRESSROXY	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:45PM Kids first, animals second. Thats what windows are for... Throw the dogs if I have to... Rated: +1Vote for this!
TheOnlyConstantIs Change	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:35PM I'd try to save everyone's pets! =( Rated: +1Vote for this!
ScottyScorpio	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:52PM Dog: Yes "Whiskers" the pet gecko: No (he might even get tossed in the fire) "Pickles" & "PJ" (Pickles Jr) the hermit crabs: No Rated: +1Vote for this!
trixiegirl	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 9:03PM I can't get out of the house without ole' Trixie being right at my feet, she'd be leading the way. But if she was trapped or something- hell yeah, I'd be saving my girl!! Rated: +1Vote for this!
missieb2008	Posted Sep 22nd, 2009 at 9:10PM My dogs live outside lol.. so I think they would already be safe... if there was a barn fire that'd be another story.. I would deff save my horse Rated: +1Vote for this!

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