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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