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News: AVMA asks pet owners facing foreclosure not to abandon animals
Posted by: JimEdwards on Mar 26, 2008 - 03:56 PM
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 April 1, 2008
A Southern California man surrendered Rocky and Jasmine to the Escondido Humane Society after he lost his home to foreclosure. In the ongoing foreclosure crisis, some former homeowners have been abandoning their pets—but others may turn to humane organizations or veterinarians for assistance or advice.
The AVMA is urging pet owners who face home foreclosure not to leave their animals behind or on a veterinary clinic's doorstep. "Frequently asked questions about pets and foreclosed homes" is available at www.avma.org by clicking on "Issues" and then looking under "Animal Welfare."
"An increasing number of media reports describe pets found in homes that have been vacated due to foreclosure," according to the AVMA FAQ. "Sometimes these pets have been abandoned but are otherwise healthy; other times, these pets have been found ill, dying, or dead."
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