Mortgage Meltdown causes Dog Crisis…
The US Mortgage Meltdown and subsequent financial fallout is causing another crisis and it’s victims are left out in the cold, hungry and scared. As more and more families lose their homes and are forced to move to rental units, more pets are being abandoned.
Many apartments do not allow pets or require high premiums on pet units, leaving families forced to find alternate homes for their four-legged friends. The lucky ones find new homes with owners that are willing to help the animals through a difficult and stressful adjustment.
The not so lucky ones find themselves in overcrowded Animal Shelters. The worst cases are those pets left behind to starve locked in foreclosure homes. The numbers are rising as Animal Control officers continue to get ever increasing number of calls of abandoned animals.
I can’t imagine any situation that would cause me to leave my dog or cat in such cruel jeopardy.
My advice to anyone facing the possibility of foreclosure and not being able to take your pets to a new residence is to first do everything you can to find a good home with family and friends for your pet. If that fails, seek out a “No-kill” or rescue shelter.
For those who are finding it difficult to pay for food or medical services for their pets, contact the Humane Society of America. Most shelters offer Spay/Neutering, Vaccinations and medical care at a fraction of the cost of your local Veterinarian.
Some large Pet Centers will donate their “scratch and dent” food and torn bags of dog bones.
Remember …. Your pet is relying on you for their well-being.
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