Pets Are Underreported Victims of Foreclosure

Brian, this is just heartbreaking.  In my specific area there are not many foreclosures, so I never thought about this issue before.  Thank you for shedding the light.

Brian this is so sad.  Although the owners could seek assistance I suppose they are so overwhelmed with issues such as where to find food and shelter.  Unfortunately the animals is way down on the list.  Hopefully awareness will lead to a better outcome.

Hello Brian,

Thank you for your post and spreading the word about pets "also" being victims of the foreclosure crisis.  It's so sad....animals are being found in vacant homes everywhere across the country.  Most are found dead or dying when they are finally discovered. The suffering that these animals go through is heartbreaking.  I just can't understand how people can leave their pets behind like trash and have no concern for their welfare.  Thank you for speaking up.

Rita

Many pet shelters also need cloth materials for the animals, so I always take my unwanted bath towels, hand towels, and wash rags to the animal shelters.

Thanks for the post Brian.  This is so important.  I have reblogged it too.

Hi Brian:

I can't believe you and I haven't crossed paths before...

I'm a huge advocate and this is an important message.

You may want to join our group Active Rain Animal Rescue and post this there.

Hi Brian, it's so true. Not only are pets abandoned in homes but also put out into the wild where they are either starve or fall prey to wild animals. Some animals can make it in the wild which is not a good thing when they happen to be exotics such as certain snakes or fish species that will prey on domestic wildlife or even worse, become a danger to people.

Brian, thank you for this heartfelt blog post.  Many forget about how pets are victimized but the foreclosure crisis, too and it is up to all of us to do our part to keep them safe.

Brian,  I've seen the explosion of unwanted pets too.  I try to support shelters that do not euthanize.  some of the most pitiful are the pets who are older. they find themselves alone, scared and totally disillusioned.  Dogs and cats have feelings.  They are not lives to be considered disposable.

My latest dog was dumped by his owner after 7 years.  He is a little on the excitable side but that is the worst thing about him. He is lovable, devoted and scared to death when I get out of his sight. 

It is a terrible problem and I hope this message gets out to a lot of people and they will try to find homes for their pets... or at least a safe place for them until the pets can find a new home.