Abandoned Pets: Another Consequence of Foreclosure, Unemployment
Abandoned Pets: Another Consequence of Foreclosure, Unemployment
In addition to homeless families, abandoned pets are also considered to be one of the unfortunate consequences of the current economic recession. Most of these animals were left behind in properties that were repossessed due to mortgage default while the others were given up because their owners are no longer capable of caring for them due to tight financial circumstances resulting from job loss.
According to animal experts, dogs and cats can suffer from dehydration if left without water for 24 hours and will surely die within a few days. Families who abandon their pets because of foreclosure may not realize the consequence of their actions as they are busy coping with the stress and trauma of losing their homes. Of course, this is not a valid reason for treating these animals cruelly.
On the other hand, there are those who were left with no choice but to take their pets to the nearby shelter since the apartment or condo unit they are renting does not allow the tenants to have pets.
In any case, it is indeed sad for these abandoned pets. Those who are lucky get adopted almost instantly while there are those who face the possibility of being put to sleep or euthanized. Most people prefer to adopt animals that are not difficult to take care of, leaving the others doomed.
The sad fate of these animals has already attracted the attention of many communities. If your neighborhood has taken no initiative with regard to this problem, you might as well take the first step by doing the following:
- If one of your neighbors is about to lose their home to foreclosure, you can ask them about their plans regarding their pet. You will be surprised at how they would welcome such inquiry.
- Provide your neighbor with information regarding animal welfare and rescue societies. This way, they will be able to turn over their pets to them and not just leave them behind.
- Report any incident of animal cruelty particularly if you are leaving in a state where there is a law against such actions.
- Check foreclosure properties for abandoned pets. If you find one, give it some water and then call a veterinarian to check its health condition.
The best way to find an abandoned pet is searching for a shelter. Foreclosuredeals.com offers a list of shelters in all states, get access to it and help an abandoned foreclosure pet.