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06-05-2008, 07:16 AM #1Registered User
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Pet Owners Face Tough Economic Choices
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayof....ap/index.html
FRANKLIN, Massachusetts (AP) -- Diana Bardsley wiped tears from her eyes as she recalled taking food off her plate to feed her beloved spaniel Hunter and two Siamese cats.
Doreen Kazijian said she delayed buying her own medication so she could afford to treat her cats' ailments.
1 of 2 Her greatest fear: that she could be forced to surrender the animals as she struggled to stretch her food stamps and Social Security income to meet the escalating cost of living.
Some hope was restored after she visited a local food pantry, which has started offering free pet food to help owners keep their animals out of shelters.
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The state of affairs is so bad everywhere. I just can't believe it.
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06-05-2008, 07:27 AM #3Registered User
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It really saddens me to think that it has gotten to the point that some have to give up their beloved pets/companions.
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I have read several articles about this over the last few months and how the shelters are seeing a surge in people who can not afford to keep their pets anymore. Its very sad. I will cut something else before I give up my cats but what do you do when you have cut all you can?
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Well, I guess I'll be heading over to the local shelter this weekend with 2 HUGE Bages of Food. 1 for the Dogs and 1 for the Cats. (and please don't let me go home with any more "additions". I already have 1 dog (from a shelter) and 2 cats (took off the street)
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Originally Posted by PAVallygrl
Bless your heart for helping out!
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that just breaks my heart.
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That would be so hard....our pets are part of the family.
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