The housing slump hurts more than just people. Animals suffer from the housing market downturn and current economic times too. If you happened to read the LA Times on Saturday, December 6, 2008, the Home Section (Section F) was entitled The Pet Issue. On the front page of Section F was a picture of Baldwin, a black, 1-year old Chihuahua mix currently awaiting adoption (the plight of black dogs and black cats is also addressed in this Section).
Animal shelters across the nation, sadly, are filled to overcapacity, due largely in part to pet owners losing their jobs and their homes. Many animals that were once part of a loving home environment now they find themselves bewildered and scared on concrete floors in over-crowded shelter kennel runs. Many of these animals will face euthanasia. LA Animal Services recorded a 20% increase in the number of impounded dogs compared to the same period in 2007.
If you are considering bringing an animal into your home by promising to make a lifetime commitment to that animal, I urge you to visit one of your local animal shelters or reputable animal rescue groups. If you are not able to adopt an animal into your home, you may want to consider donating to a reputable animal rescue organization. These organizations work tirelessly every single day to rescue as many animals as they can from the shelters and help place them in new homes.
If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling a home,investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles,Beverly Hills,Culver City,Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 (USA) or email me at EndreBarath@TheMLS.Com or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com
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Endre has 13+ yrs local experience representing buyers & sellers in the greater Los Angeles Area.He is a Land expert & all clients love his candid style, he is also a Certified Relocation Specialist.
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I thought you were going to say that - families and children were the forgotten victims of Realtors' downturns! :-)alumsw
Hi Liz, Thank you for visiting, No Children and Families are not forgotten but animals are. The Statistics are staggering, because many families just dispossed of the Family Pets once they got into the desperate financial state. I find that just hard to accept, when I see the numbers it is very sad.
Its a sad state of affairs all around. yesterday my daughter attended a horse sale here in Texas, she saw a wonderful thoroughbred mare, registered, sell for $350. This mare would have been worth a couple of thousand dollars more before this recession, people are cutting back all over. Horses like dogs and cats are expendible and luxury items for many. Luxury items go first.
Gail, it is very sad, when people consider their pets as "luxury" we consider our pets part of our family. I find it Ironic how we could behave like this as a society. I think Ghandi said, you can learn a lot about a society, based on how they treat their animals.
My newest addition is a 14 month old Doberman, I call him my forcloser Dog..ended up in my back seat, no collar no leash and half a bag of moldy food. This makes 3 dogs and 1 cat..it's a houseful..It kills me to think of all the animals being left behind.
Tara, you Rock!!!!!BTW Diane and I came from MA. We lived in Boston in the South End, she has her parents and relatives in Malden. Thank you for what you do for the critters:)))
Endre - I am so happy for this post! It happening everywhere! Here is our dog Bandit!
He is our baby! He even goes with me when I show property. He is a full blooded border collie. He is so full of love to give. When he came home with us he weight 4.6 pound.
Cheryl, Bandit looks like a keeper:)) They are extreemly smart. He must help in the sales process:))Is he a closer?
Endre - He is a awesome keeper! Yes the border collie are so very smart. He would love to help out in the closer.
Wow
I never realized this! Our menagerie is to the max with 4 cats, 3 dogs, and 2 birds....but I am sure if the right orphan needed us we could find room.
Trey, That is fantastic, it is always nice to see good "parents" I must check out your posts I am sure you have pictures of the "family"