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Families are being forced to choose – feed themselves or feed
their pets.
As the foreclosure crisis spreads forcing homeowners to
become renters,
millions of dogs are being left behind to fend for themselves.
“Pets have been among the voiceless victims of the current
economic downturn—”
USA Today has reported that communities with high
foreclosures and unemployment are seeing increased rates of
pet abandonment. Animal shelters are concerned that they will
not be able to deal humanely with the situation.
The average annual cost of owning a dog is about $1,400
according to a survey conducted by the American Pet Products
Association. A recent poll found that one in seven owners
nationwide reported reduced spending on their pets and of
those cutting back, more than a
quarter said they considered giving up their pet.
Our pet food bank is a preventative measure to keep pets our of
kill shelters and in their homes until the family can get on their
feet.
Our Meals on Wheels program is a pet food delivery program
for disabled senior citizens and hospice patients who are most
effected by the economy due to their inability to work.
their pets.
As the foreclosure crisis spreads forcing homeowners to
become renters,
millions of dogs are being left behind to fend for themselves.
“Pets have been among the voiceless victims of the current
economic downturn—”
USA Today has reported that communities with high
foreclosures and unemployment are seeing increased rates of
pet abandonment. Animal shelters are concerned that they will
not be able to deal humanely with the situation.
The average annual cost of owning a dog is about $1,400
according to a survey conducted by the American Pet Products
Association. A recent poll found that one in seven owners
nationwide reported reduced spending on their pets and of
those cutting back, more than a
quarter said they considered giving up their pet.
Our pet food bank is a preventative measure to keep pets our of
kill shelters and in their homes until the family can get on their
feet.
Our Meals on Wheels program is a pet food delivery program
for disabled senior citizens and hospice patients who are most
effected by the economy due to their inability to work.
SAINT SETON'S ORPHANED ANIMALS Life Line Program |
Yogi is my best friend. I had a
pension from a company I
worked for after the military.
The company went bankrupt
and I couldn't collect my
pension. My only source of
income is disability from the
Veteran's Administration.
Thanks to this pet food
program, I can feed my best
friend.
Mike, VA.
CLICK HERE to share your
story!
pension from a company I
worked for after the military.
The company went bankrupt
and I couldn't collect my
pension. My only source of
income is disability from the
Veteran's Administration.
Thanks to this pet food
program, I can feed my best
friend.
Mike, VA.
CLICK HERE to share your
story!
My husband is a hard working man.
When he go close to retirement, the
plant laid him off. He is 58. No one will
give him a decent job.
When he go close to retirement, the
plant laid him off. He is 58. No one will
give him a decent job.