The Oregon Humane Society has seen the effects of our economy.
Hugo's family faces foreclosure so the OHS description tells. Sergio Rodriguez's family might be in the same situation. This may also be why Cassie was left on the side of the road with her pups. There also seem to be more dogs like Cooper Farris with medical issues arriving at OHS, likely more victims of the economy.
In fact, OHS has been supporting new proposed legislation that helps abandoned pets in foreclosure situation. "Suzanne Bonamici, D-Beaverton and introduced at the request of the OHS, would for the first time establish a clear process for placing animals abandoned because of foreclosure in loving, caring homes. Mortgagors, for example, would be required to provide minimum care for an abandoned animal and to contact the appropriate agency or animal shelter to take custody of the animal. While many mortgage companies and banks try to do the right thing, current law is unclear when it comes to the issues of animal care and ownership transfer."
There is an upside to the downfall of the economy. With lost jobs, more people have time and energy to volunteer at OHS and other area shelters.
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Hello Sara,
It's so sad about all the abandoned animals nationwide due to their owner's losing their homes & jobs. We are experiencing this serious problem here in Southern Maryland too. We adopted a dog about 2 years ago that wes left behind when her owners moved. They did not care and just left her & the cat behind. A loan officer that I know adopted the cat. A Realtor that I am acquainted with recently showed a vacant home (foreclosure) and as she was showing the property, she spotted a dying cat in a corner of the one room. After the showing, she took the cat to the vet but it was too late & the poor cat died. How cruel some people can be. What were the cat's owner's thinking when they just left her behind? It all is so sad....
Thank you for your post and the information about the new legislation that helps abandoned pets. I hope it gets passed and becomes a law. Something has to be done to help all the abandoned animals nationwide.
Rita