Back in August I wrote for Banks.com that more and more pets are being abandoned when people lose their homes to foreclosure.  It’s a terrible trend when families leave their once-upon-a-time beloved furry friends behind to suffer starvation and death because of our sinking economy.

Newscoma posted about a dog found in her local Hooterville that had been left behind.  If just leaving the dog wasn’t bad enough, the owner left it TIED up so it had no chance of finding help from the kindness of a stranger.

Again, we are seeing pets abandoned with homes as foreclosure rates are on the increase.  The ever-insightful Katherine Coble offers some advice on how we can help,

When you write your mortgage or rent check this month, please consider making a $5 or $10 donation to the Humane Society in your local area. They’re the ones taking in a majority of these animals,and your donation may keep a few cats and dogs alive to be adopted into a home that actually loves them.

Thank you, Kat.  Even if you don’t have $5, every dime helps.  Don’t forget to donate to your local animal shelter!

Note: I’m not advocating that people just let their pets "loose" when they move away and abandon them either. If you can’t take your pet with you or can no longer afford it, please please take it to your local animal shelter so they can try to find a new home. There are no-kill shelter across the country. Find one near you here.