A few months back I was contacted by a journalism student at Sacramento State who was working on a story about pet's losing their homes due to foreclosure. I told her I didn't have any direct knowledge, gave her some suggestions to follow and a few statistics about the increasing number of foreclosures in the area. I know there must be some pets who would have to be given away or taken to the Humane Society when homeowners were forced to move to apartments or even move in with relatives after they lost their home but it wasn't until today when I ran across the following article that I imagined homeowners abandoning their pets, leaving them behind without food or water.
Two Rottweiler's left without food or water for at least six days. Found abandoned in back yard of bank repo home. Male is 7 years, 72 pounds. Female is 9 years, 67 pounds. Very mild mannered, they understand and obey basic commands (sit, stay, etc). They appear to be dog friendly; they played with two small poodles. Very affectionate, will sit in your lap, lick your face, etc. Loving and people oriented dogs. Contact Johnson Ranch Veterinary Clinic, Karen Hanson, D.V.M. 9260 Sierra College Blvd. #250 Roseville, Call 916/774-6630.
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