Abandoned dog left tied to fence on side of I-75 hours before Hurricane Milton hits

‘Please don’t do this to your pets,’ police said after finding the dog

Florida police found an abandoned dog tied to a fence on the side of a major interstate as Hurricane Milton races toward the state.

The Florida Highway Patrol in Tampa found what appears to be a bull terrier tied to a chicken-wire fence near Interstate 75 on Wednesday. The dog was already knee-deep in water when officers arrived, according to video shared by the Florida Highway Patrol.

“FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning,” the agency wrote on X. “Do NOT do this to your pets please.”

The animal is now safe with police.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis said anyone abandoning their pets in the face of the hurricane would pay the price. He tweeted: “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.”

Pictures released Monday showed a mother and baby orangutan huddling together, as well as workers lifting a porcupine named “Chompers” into a crate. The zoo’s flamingos were also put into the back of a truck and moved as a herd.

“The zoo has a comprehensive severe weather plan in place to ensure the safety of our animals and team members and will take all precautions as conditions warrant,” it said in a social media post on Monday.

Larger animals such as elephants, giraffes, panthers and bears have barns or night housing that are hurricane-proof, but birds and smaller animals are being moved to kennels, Sandra Torres, vice president of marketing and communications for the zoo, previously told The Independent.

Hurricane Milton is just hours away from making landfall in Florida. The storm’s intensity has fluctuated in recent days, weakening to a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon.

However, the National Hurricane Center predicts it will be “one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida.”

High winds and storm surge are predicted to devastate the state. Many residents are under evacuation orders as the state braces for 18 inches of rainfall and up to 15 feet of storm surge.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Career Might Be Ending Soon, and His Partner Reveals the Detail

Ronaldo’s partner, Georgina Rodríguez, hinted that Cristiano Ronaldo might retire soon. She spoke about it during the most recent Paris Fashion Week. Let’s delve into more detail.

The video went viral on X.

At the event, she honored Ronaldo’s famous No. 7 jersey while her kids watched. She mentioned that Ronaldo might have only one or two years left in his football career. «Another year, and then it will all end. Maybe two. I don’t know,» said Georgina.

Looking back at Ronaldo’s career journey.

Ronaldo, who just turned 39, has had a remarkable journey. He started at Sporting Lisbon, then moved to Manchester United, and later played for Real Madrid and Juventus. Despite a brief return to Manchester United, he now plays for Al-Nassr.

Throughout his career, Ronaldo has achieved many milestones. He holds the record for the most appearances and goals for Portugal and is one of Europe’s top scorers. He’s known for wearing the No. 7 shirt, a tradition he carried from Manchester United to Real Madrid and Juventus.

In a sweet moment, a curious reporter asked Cristiano Ronaldo why he still lives with his mom even though he’s super successful and rich. People might think someone like him would live in a fancy house. But Ronaldo’s answer touched hearts. Find out why he chose to stay with his mom and see the kindness behind his amazing success.

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