There was a story in our newspaper earlier this week of the impact of this weakened economy on pets.
As people find it harder and harder to make ends meet, the pets suffer as well. Owner turns ins at shelters are at an all time high.
People who can't make mortgage payments and get evicted often move suddenly and can only find "no pets allowed" places to live. So they leave the pets for the bank to find when they enter the house! (To me, there is NO excuse for this!)
Shelters are full at a time of year they normally aren't too busy. And as mortgage foreclosures continue, they are gearing up for more owner turn ins. One shelter worker said "the best we can offer is a 50-50 chance of placement vs. euthanization. But that is better than the only option left to the owner, to have the pet PTS."
Another set of innocent victims . . . . .
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