| The news is full of stories where family pets as well | | | | For those in more fortunate circumstances, there is |
| as strays are being dropped off at animal shelters. | | | | something you can do to assist these pets and |
| One report stated that thirteen kittens had been left | | | | animals. Step up to the role of a foster parent for |
| outside an Animal Control facility in a couple cat | | | | these animals. There is an immediate need for foster |
| carriers. Another told of ten puppies being dropped | | | | homes. Families who lose their homes are having to |
| off at a humane society. | | | | leave their precious furry friends behind. Thankfully |
| Why this growth in abandoned pets? | | | | many are choosing to leave them at a facility where |
| Well, part of the reason is due to the fact that | | | | they have a chance of survival. |
| summertime is breeding time for feral cats. But the | | | | Being a foster parent to these animals helps to |
| numbers have grown substantially over prior | | | | decrease the strain on overcrowded humane |
| summers. So what's going on? | | | | societies and at the same time gives you a lot of |
| In a word, the economy. Foreclosures are on the rise | | | | joy. There is no cost to participate and many |
| and this affects pets and their owners. Tough | | | | shelters will even give you supplies like dog carriers or |
| economic conditions create hard decisions. Many pet | | | | cat carriers, litter boxes and litter, toys and leashes. |
| owners have to ask themselves if they can afford | | | | All you need to provide is the food and most of all |
| to keep their pets. It's becoming more noticeable | | | | love. |
| that the answer to this dilemma is no. They must | | | | Please contact your local Humane Society if you can |
| feed their families first and then there's nothing left. | | | | help out in any way during these tough times. |
| This is a heartbreaking situation. | | | | |