The sinkholes are not just happening in the states, you can find more information about the ones in the states but they are happening all around the world. Actually the 1st sinkhole that grabbed our attention is in Africa. They have one that is so big it could split them into 2 parts... So there is a major concern. It seems no one is spared from this. "The Villages" is a place for the semi-rich to retire to. As you already know it is even happening at the White House so no place is "safe". Like you I thought about the pets as well. When sinkholes like these form and flooding (from the tropical storms) happen, the pets are the forgotten for most. I say most because there are people (like you, my partner and I) that would safe the animals 1st then the people. I am sure there are sinkholes in most 3rd world countries that we do not hear about and most likely never will unless the citizens of them countries are posting the information out there. To be honest I have no idea if there is any foundation under the roads but from the look of it I would say no. One thing I do know is this cannot be just a mere coincidence, something is happening. The questions is what.