Economy Forces Owners To Give Up Pets
November 28th, 2008 Posted in Pet GamesEverywhere you look in the Hamilton County Animal Shelter, the stories are the same these days. Dogs and Cats are given up by their owners.
“We know times are tough and we know these decisions are difficult for folks. But we’ve heard stories of folks who’ve lost their homes we’ve heard stories from folks who can no longer afford to feed their animals or provide for their medical care,” said David Landau of the Hamilton County Humane Society.
The problem say shelter officials is that when animals are packed in tightly, the chance of them getting sick increases.
“Time has never been more critical for us. We are filled beyond capacity. Disease spreads quicker when we have this many animals,” said Landau.
But shelter officials say there’s one incentive that stands out above the rest.
“They’re not only saving the life of an animal that they’re adopting but they’re opening up additional space for another animal in need. So its actually two lives that they’re saving,” Landau added.
Puppies and kittens are always the first to go. But Humane Society officials say most older dogs and cats already come housebroken. So the transition to your home is much easier.
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