Foreclosure Fallout - Homeless Pets
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On the news last night the newscaster brought to light a secondary fallout of people giving up their homes. They are giving up their pets as well. Many people are just leaving them behind or turning them loose in the neighborhood. I was not surprised to hear that cats and dogs are finding themselves homeless. We have seen cats waiting patiently for their owners return sitting on the doorsteps of vacant homes. It breaks my heart.
What caught my attention were the larger animals we don't see often at the animal shelters, horses, donkeys, goats, pigs. The Riverside County and San Bernardino Animal shelters are full of barnyard type animals and need our help.
If you would like to help rescue these animals or help with the care and upkeep until they are found homes, please contact:
San Bernardino County Animal Shelter
19777 Shelter Way
Devore, CA 92407
Phone: (909) 887-8055
http://www.sbcounty.gov/acc/shelt_srvs.htm
Riverside City/County Animal Shelter
5950 Wilderness Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 358-7387 (PETS)
http://www.rcdas.org/
Los Angeles County Animal Control and Care
http://www.laalmanac.com/environment/ev25.htm
If you have found yourself in a position of losing your home and have pets here are some numbers that might be able to help you.
The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services showcases abandoned pets and furnishes lists of pet-friendly apartments. Go to laanimalservices.com.
Voice for the Animals offers lists of pet-friendly apartments and other services for foreclosed homeowners. Call 310-392-5153, or go to vftafoundation.org.
The Humane Society of the United States offers financial help for shelters and rescue groups to aid foreclosed families care for pets. Go to humanesociety.org/foreclosurepets.
***If you are looking to add a new friend to your family, please check the Animal Shelters first!