Guest Post by: Sarah Harris
The economic collapse of the last few years has been devastating to a number of different people. Household expenses have diminished, frivolous purchases are a thing of the past, and just paying the bills has been an uphill battle. For some, the thought of losing their home has become a harsh reality. A reality soon turns into a somber nightmare as they must figure out how they will fend for themselves, their families, and even their pets. While it’s not an oft-mentioned aspect of foreclosures, the rate at which pets are being abandoned due to houses being lost is frightening. These helpless animals are sad casualties of the foreclosure crisis that is sweeping the country and at the moment, shows no signs of slowing down.

These pets, typically cats and dogs, are being dropped off at already crowded shelters, or worse, left in the homes that have been foreclosed. They are left alone with no food, water, or the comfort of a temperature controlled environment. In conditions like these, a dog can easily become dehydrated within 24 hours and can die in extreme conditions. Those thoughtful enough will take their pets to a shelter, and while this is not ideal, with the overcrowding of shelters forcing many of the animals to be euthanized, they at least have the chance of living healthy lives and being adopted into new homes.

It’s unimaginable to most with a conscience how these poor creatures can possibly be left to suffer and die with no care from their owner. Sadly it’s a cruel fate for these pets that have been casualties of the many foreclosures across the country. The owner may argue that while they were desperately thinking of ways to take care of themselves, they just didn’t take into account the responsibility they have for their pets. And due to the helplessness and depression that can be caused by something as life altering as a foreclosure, pet owners who wouldn’t normally do so become indifferent to those around them, including their family pet.

When it comes to defenseless animals which were once warm in their beds and had bellies full of good food, everyone that can help, should. This includes doing something as simple as asking those you know dealing with foreclosures if their pets have another home waiting for them. And most importantly, if you find a pet that has been abandoned due to a foreclosure, to provide it with water and call your local animal shelter for more help. These animals need all the help they can get.

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