pet abandonment: The Furry Side of Foreclosure - 09/23/09 08:22 AM
The ever-rising number of foreclosures has created a new term in the real estate lexicon: "foreclosure pets." 
Not only are distressed property owners suffering as they are being forced to vacate their homes but also a growing number of cats and dogs are being left to fend for themselves.  
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that over 1 million pets will be placed for adoption this year alone due to foreclosure.  Families who have left their homes and have entered the rental market often find that with their new landlords, pets are not welcomed. 
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