What's The Recession Doing for the Animals?

Leaving them behind apparently. Do to several foreclosures and bankruptcy cases that have spread through the United States, several pet owners have abandoned or dropped off their animals because they did not know what to do with them, or could not afford to pay the shelter fee for the Humane Society or other rescues.

Because of this real estate agents and and neighbors have been overwhelmed with need to find out where to bring these abandoned animals. Most shelters are now full and aren't accepting anymore. The pound can only do so much (or nothing at all in some cases, but euthanize them).

Today when perusing craigslist' volunteer section I spotted a link to a rescue organization that is now recruiting for animals that have been left behind in this recession. It is called the Lost Our Home Pet Foundation, a nonprofit group of real estate professionals who rescue pets left behind due to foreclosures or other financial hardship. Lost Our Home offers a hotline for home owners, or concerned neighbors to call when they need solutions for helping abandoned animals. They will work with you to create a solution that works for you and the animal. They can also TEMPORARILY foster your pet until you have gained another place to live and can responsibly take care of your pet.

* Click here http://lostourhome.org/?page_id=209 for Furry
Friends Food Bank if you feel that you need financial assistance if
caring for your pet but don't want to give it away.


If you are interested in being a foster parent, volunteer, transporter, or to give donations they also have links for those options as well.

When facing eviction or foreclosure please don't abandon your pet. Contact the Lost Our Home Pet Foundation, http://lostourhome.org/