Foreclosue, pets left behind

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This is an excelent article about people going through foreclosure and their pets. Sadly, there are often cases of pets being abandoned after home foreclosure. With the foreclosure crisis sweeping the United States—this is definitely something we need to be concerned about. Of course, pets can’t fend for themselves—and have often been found dehydrated and on the brink of starvation. There are various ways to help prevent pets from being abandoned and to save pets that have been left behind due to foreclosure. Step 1 If you know of a home with pets that is being foreclosed in your neighborhood, ask the owners if they made plans for their pets. Step2 If the occupants are uncertain whether or not they will take their pets, let them know there are realtors that specialize in pet-friendly properties and websites that list pet-friendly rentals. Step3 Try to find a home or put the word out about the pets if they are planning to give them up and don't have a home lined up. If you can’t, provide them with the address of the local city shelter that will gladly take in their pets and provide safety. If it’s a purebred dog, you can also give them the number of a local rescue that specializes in that particular breed. Step4 Leave animal rescue literature just to be safe, especially if you can't get in contact with the owners. It’s better to offend than to do nothing at all. Step5 After the residents have moved, check on the home to see if any pets were left inside or tied up in the backyard. If you find pets, call your local humane society or the police. If you suspect pets are inside, but don’t know for sure, contact the phone number listed on the "For Sale" sign or a local neighborhood real estate agent and ask if they would inspect the house for abandoned pets. They will likely be glad to do it. Step6 If you find a dehydrated pet, provide a small amount of water and watch the animal drink it. Some pets can become so thirsty and weak that they can drown in a water bowl. Call a vet before offering food. I know that this is a terrible thing to deal with, but please be kind, the people who have been foreclosed on have had their whole lives disrupted and with all they had to deal with their pets became second class citizens.