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Best Friends Animal Society spreading the word on Venice & Marina Del Rey Beaches.

By Endre Barath, Jr.

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

January 21, 2009 06:11 PM

I wrote this post last year. Then I notice today's Featured Group on Active Rain, wow did not even know this group existed. So I am reposting this word for word with adding this introduction as well as a picture of Best Friends Animal Society's advertisement.

The housing slump hurts more than just people. Animals suffer from the housing market downturn and current economic times too. If you happened to read the LA Times on Saturday, December 6, 2008, the Home Section (Section F) was entitled The Pet Issue. On the front page of Section F was a picture of Baldwin, a black, 1-year old Chihuahua mix currently awaiting adoption (the plight of black dogs and black cats is also addressed in this Section).

Animal shelters across the nation, sadly, are filled to overcapacity, due largely in part to pet owners losing their jobs and their homes. Many animals that were once part of a loving home environment now they find themselves bewildered and scared on concrete floors in over-crowded shelter kennel runs. Many of these animals will face euthanasia. LA Animal Services recorded a 20% increase in the number of impounded dogs compared to the same period in 2007.

If you are considering bringing an animal into your home by promising to make a lifetime commitment to that animal, I urge you to visit one of your local animal shelters or reputable animal rescue groups. If you are not able to adopt an animal into your home, you may want to consider donating to a reputable animal rescue organization. These organizations work tirelessly every single day to rescue as many animals as they can from the shelters and help place them in new homes.

If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling a home,investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles,Beverly Hills,Culver City,Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 (USA) or email me at EndreBarath@TheMLS.Com or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com

Best Friends Animal Society from Kaneb, Utah has these advertisements on Venice Beach and Marina Del Rey, CA beaches. How great is that? You can help a homeless Pet as well. Just read the advertisement and follow the instructions. Best Friend'

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Lisa Glowacki

Lisa Glowacki - Rhode Island & Massachusetts - Tiverton, RI

Real Estate Broker - RI & MA

That makes me sad. I wish more people renting properties would see this problem and be more lenient on the pet rule. It is like those commericals by that singer "Cheryl Crow" I think however, very sad, hard to watch and face the truth.

Jan 22, 2009 06:09 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lisa, you are so right it is sad. We can not save the whole world, but we can save one animal at a time and make progress.

Jan 22, 2009 01:41 PM

Debbie Malone

Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA

From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Endre, It is very sad, I can't imagine abandoning a family pet that I love but can't afford to feed. We allow pets in some of our properties and so far we haven't had any problems. Our local shelters are always looking for donations -a great way for people to make a difference in their communities.

Jan 22, 2009 02:33 PM

Debbie, I am with you on this, our two cats are family members. When our dog passed on to Rainbow Bridge we mourned her as any family member would have. We can not fathom how any one could not take care of their animals..... that is another story....I would probably eat less then not take care of our four legged family members. I agree with you shelters are looking for Money and we give it generously. I give a Donation to numerous Rescue groups from every commission. My other half she volunteers at Rescue Groups to help out every way.

Jan 22, 2009 06:18 PM

Bruce & Mary Smith

Savannah Lakes Homes - McCormick, SC

REALTORS, Savannah Lakes Village McCormick SC

Good morning Endre! Unfortunately some people do not value all life. We just rescued a puppy and she is already a member of our family. For the life of me, I cannot imagine people abandoning animals! I think that if you look carefully at these situations, many of the people who do this kind of thing do not treat their children, families, or other people well either. Have a great weekend!

Mary

Jan 22, 2009 11:23 PM

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Marietta Mural & Decorative Design - Atlanta, GA

I would have 25 animals if I could. (but I have to stop at 3 dogs) I always urge people to go to their local shelter for adoption. Thanks for the post!

Jan 24, 2009 12:35 AM

Susan, you are so right, most people who are concerned want to do more....if everyone was concerned we would not have these problems.

Jan 24, 2009 05:48 AM

Bruce & Mary, you hit the nail right on the head, if they do not respect defenseless animals they sure have no respect for human life either.....

Jan 24, 2009 05:55 AM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

Hi Endre:

Thank you for posting that here...I will go ahead and feature it.

Jan 25, 2009 12:57 PM

Toula, Thank you for the feature, the critters will thank you:)))

Jan 25, 2009 02:44 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great post! Keep up the good work!!

Feb 02, 2009 12:19 PM

Kirstin, Thank you for your comment, nice to see you stopping by:)

Feb 02, 2009 05:55 PM

Best Friends Animal Society spreading the word on Venice & Marina Del Rey Beaches.

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