Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Too Many Abandoned Pets

Everyday I hear on the news or read in the newspaper about shelters having too take on to many pets that have been abandoned because of the economy. Many of these shelters are at or over their capacity. I understand the desparation of people that have been hit hard by this recession. I am feeling the affects as well. But my heart breaks just knowing there are helpless pets being left to fend for themselves...with no food or water and no human contact. Even though I understand choices have to be made, I don't agree with just driving away from your house and leaving the pets behind. There are other options and I beg anyone who has to make that painful choice to PLEASE take them to a shelter or ask for a friend's help to find a different solution. Yes, the shelters are overwhelmed. But I am pretty confident that they would rather have you drop them off...then have to go rescue them after they have been starved and become weak and sick.

And for anyone thinking about getting a pet or adding to the "family" PLEASE consider adopting from your local shelters. They really are in desperate need of people wanting to adopt a pet. They need to make room for other pets who have been abandoned and need a new place to call home.
Visit Koby's Best Choice Pet Supplies for a list of Pet Organizations that can help you find a place to take your pet or to adopt a new one.